Absolute Value of |a-b|: state fcn w/o abs-value, max, min fcns

[Oscar Laird]

I need a non-piecewise function that does not use the min, max, or absolute value functions that is equivalent to |a-b|.

a and b are both positive
I need an exact function in simplest form.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

I need a non-piecewise function that does not use the min, max, or absolute value functions that is equivalent to |a-b|.

a and b are both positive
I need an exact function in simplest form.

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[stapel]

I need a non-piecewise function that does not use the min, max, or absolute value functions that is equivalent to |a-b|.

a and b are both positive

Have you considered working from the definition of "absolute value"? (here)