Pop() list Python3

Question

fruits = ['apple','banana','cherry']
x = fruits.pop(1)
Print(x)

Output: cherry

And

fruits = ['apple','banana','cherry']
fruits.pop(1)
print(fruits)

Output: ['apple','cherry']

Why is it showing different results although the code looks slightly similar? Please explain

Answer 1

The first doesn't output cherry, but rather banana, which is the returned value from the pop() at index 1 that is saved into the variable x. The second doesn't save the value, but it is still removed from the fruits list. Which is then output.

Answer 2

Are you sure about output? Can you check it again...

Answer 3

In the first you print x and in the second you print fruits, thats the difference.