A modulus function, also known as absolute value function, is a mathematical function that returns the distance of a number from zero on a number line. It always returns a positive value, regardless of the input being positive or negative.
A modulus function is written using vertical bars around the input number. For example, the modulus function of -5 is written as |-5|, which returns the value 5.
A modulus function is used to determine the distance of a number from zero on a number line. It is also used in various mathematical operations, such as finding the remainder of a division operation.
To solve equations involving modulus function, you need to consider both the positive and negative values of the input number. For example, to solve |x| = 5, you need to consider both x = 5 and x = -5 as possible solutions.
Yes, a modulus function can have complex numbers as inputs. In this case, the modulus function returns the absolute value of the complex number, which is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.