Introduction:

Absolute difference is a concept in mathematics that refers to the non-negative difference between two numbers. It is an important measure in various mathematical and statistical applications.



Understanding Absolute Difference:



The absolute difference between two numbers is their difference without considering the sign.

It is always a positive value or zero.

Calculating Absolute Difference:



To find the absolute difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Alternatively, take the absolute value of the difference between the two numbers.

Example:



To find the absolute difference between 5 and 3:

Subtract the smaller number (3) from the larger number (5): 5 - 3 = 2.

The absolute difference is 2.

Key Points to Remember:



The absolute difference ignores the direction of the difference (whether one number is larger or smaller).

It is a measure of the 'distance' between two numbers on the number line.