Convert negative integer to positive using VB.NET

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How to convert negative integer to positive integer using vb.net ? Also if there is a function in SQL Server 2008 to do the same concept ?

Why have you changed the accepted answer months after the fact? — Mitch Wheat
– Mitch Wheat, Commented Feb 13, 2014 at 23:30

Mitch Wheat · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-24 23:41:22Z

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In .NET, use Math.Abs()

In TSQL, use ABS()

answered Nov 24, 2013 at 23:41

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Rose · Accepted Answer · 2014-02-11 16:09:50Z

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Regardless of the language you're programming in. You can multiply any number by -1 to change the number's sign.

-5 * -1 = 5
5 * -1 = -5

answered Feb 11, 2014 at 16:09

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Vivek S. · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-24 06:39:41Z

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Abs() in SQL Server and Math.Abs() in VB.NET

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answered Nov 24, 2013 at 23:41

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