Ch. 3.2: Mathematical Expressions Flashcards
1
Q
What is an expression?
A
An expression is a programming statement that has a value. Usually, an expression consists of an operator and its operands.
2
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What is precedence?
A
The order of when an operator is calculated. Multiplication and division have higher precedence than addition and subtraction.
3
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What is associativity?
A
If two operators sharing an operand have the same precedence, they work according to their associativity.
4
Q
What is a library function?
A
Think of a library function as a “routine” that performs a specific operation.
5
Q
What is an argument?
A
Arguments are data being sent to the function. The pow function always raises the first argument to the power of the second argument.
