Python math.copysign() Method
Example
Return the value of the first parameter and the sign of the second parameter:
#Import math Library
import math
#Return the value of the first
parameter and the sign of the second parameter
print(math.copysign(4, -1))
print(math.copysign(-8, 97.21))
print(math.copysign(-43, -76))
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Definition and Usage
The math.copysign() method returns a float consisting of the value of the first parameter and the sign(+/-) of the second parameter.
Syntax
math.copysign(x, y)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number. The return will have the value of this parameter |
| y | Required. A number. The return will have the sign (+/-) of this parameter |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A float value, which consists of
the value of first parameter, and sign of the second parameter |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 2.6 |