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What is the algorithm to determine the absolute of a number

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This was written in python, let me know if it needs to be in another language.

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Answer:

Conditionals are slower than plain arithmetic operations, but much, much faster than something as silly as calculating the square root

Explanation:

integer or bitwise op: 1 cycle floating -point add/ sub/mul: 4 cycles . Floating- point div ~ 30 cycles Floating - point exponentiation :~ 60 cycles depending on implementation Conditional branch : avg. 10_ cycles, better if well- predicted , much worse if mispredicted.

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