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Template:Abs

This template is designed to typeset the absolute value of a variable or expression. It is only necessary on fractions or when scaling is necessary; for individual variables you can simply use {{!}}x{{!}} or {{pipe}}x{{pipe}}.

Parameters

{{{1}}}

The expression to be enclosed.

{{{2}}}

The scale factor, used to stretch or compress the absolute value bars.

Usage

You type	You get
{{abs|''x''}}	|x|
{{abs|{{sfrac|''x''|''y''}}|1.8}}	|⁠x/y⁠|