Find difference between two numbers (DBL)

[Davidson_D]

Gaurav,

I wish you all success!!!

Thanks,

Davidson

[jcarmody]

I think using the work "difference" is not clear.  What would you expect as an output for the "difference" between (-5) and (-1)?  (+4)?  Are you looking for the magnitude and direction of motion along a number line from the first number to the second?

[Davidson_D]

You are right. The naming difference is confusing.

I would require it to be (-4).

In a way i would require the direction of motion from max to min. ie) i assumed my first number should be always max.

Thank,

Davidson

[jcarmody]

So, you want the magnitude and direction of travel from Max to Min?  That'll always be the negative of the absolute difference.  No?

[jcarmody · Accepted solution]

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@davidson D wrote:

[...] ie) i assumed my first number should be always max.

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It's easier if you know your first number is always larger.

[Davidson_D]

Jim,

Thank you very much for the help.

I really appreciate the active replies 🙂

Thanks,
Davidson