IMABS

Description

Returns the absolute value (modulus) of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.

Sample Usage

Syntax

IMABS(inumber)

The IMABS function syntax has the following arguments:

• Inumber    Required. A complex number for which you want the absolute value.

Remarks

• Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.

• The absolute value of a complex number is:

  

  where:

  z = x + yi

In order to use the IMABS formula, start with your edited Excellentable

Then type in the IMABS formula in the area you would like to display the outcome:

By adding the values you would like to calculate the IMABS formula for, Excellentable will generate the outcome:

	A	B
1	IMABS Formula	Value
2	IMABS("5+12i")	13