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 Purpose  | 
 Return the absolute value of a 
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 Syntax  | 
 y = ABS(numeric_expression)  | 
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 Remarks  | 
 The absolute value of a number is its non-negative value. For example, the absolute value of -3 is 3, and the absolute value of +3 is also 3. The absolute value of 0 is 0.  | 
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