negate
Use negate to negate a specified integer or decimal value.
Note that the integer can be a positive or negative value.
Basic syntax
To negate a specified value, use the following syntax:
(negate value)
Arguments
Use the following argument to specify the value for negation.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | integer or decimal | Specifies the value to be negated. |
Return value
The negate function returns the negation of the specified value.
Examples
The following example demonstrates how to use the negate function to negate a positive decimal value in a Pact REPL:
pact> (negate 1.0)
-1.0
The following example demonstrates how to use the negate function to negate a negative decimal value in a Pact REPL:
pact> (negate -3.0)
3.0