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JavaScript: Convert a positive number to negative number

JavaScript Math: Exercise-29 with Solution

Write a JavaScript function to convert a positive number to a negative number.

Test Data :
console.log(pos_to_neg(15));
-15

Sample Solution:

JavaScript Code:

// Define a function named pos_to_neg that converts a positive number to its negative equivalent.
function pos_to_neg(num)
{
    // Compute the absolute value of num using Math.abs(), then negate it.
    return -Math.abs(num);
}

// Output the result of converting 15 to its negative equivalent to the console.
console.log(pos_to_neg(15));

Output:

-15

Flowchart:

Flowchart: JavaScript Math- Convert a positive number to negative number

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