2.1.d - Assignment Expressions
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What does the assignment expression x = 5; do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens on the left and right of the equal sign.
Rewrite the expression a = a + 2; using a compound assignment operator.
💡 Hint: Look for ways to combine the operation with assignment.
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What does the expression a += 3; mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how the operator combines addition with assignment.
True or False: The expression b = b * 2; can be rewritten as b *= 2;.
💡 Hint: Identify the equivalence of both expressions.
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Design a set of variables to represent a bank account transaction system. Use assignment operators to update the balance after deposits and withdrawals.
💡 Hint: Think of the balance as starting at zero, adding or subtracting for each transaction.
You have a variable for total score in an exam. If the score starts at 50 and you score 10 points on two different tests, show how you update it using assignment expressions.
💡 Hint: Consider how many tests you took and the points you earned.
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