Computer Science GCSE
Equality testing versus assignment
What Equality testing versus assignment means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Equality testing versus assignment
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Two equals signs test equality, while a single equals sign assigns a value.
Topics that use Equality testing versus assignment
- Operators (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Modulus
- Relational operators
- Boolean result
- Combining conditions
- Exponentiation
- Inclusive comparisons
- Integer division
- Operands
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