How-To: Enter an "absolute value" function - OpenOffice.org Math
- To enter an absolute value function, first click on the "math commands window" here.
- Next, type in the word "abs."
- Then, type in the variable or number to be used for the absolute value function enclosed in "braces" like this.
- Great! As you can see we have entered an absolute value expression. Congratulations!
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Enter an "absolute value" function
This screencast demonstrates how to Enter an "absolute value" function.
You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to enter an "absolute value" function.
- How to enclose a number or variable within an "absolute value" function.
Advanced topics
For advanced functionality with similar results see:
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