I am not able to understand "--x" how do we actually calculate it?

Answer 1

--x means x-1
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Answer 2

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/407846/?ref=app

Answer 3

It's equivalent to x = x-1

Answer 4

a=--8 gives error

Answer 5

if x = 10, --x = 9

Answer 6

lets say:
a = 8
b = --a //a wil get lowered with one and set as value of b
(now a = 7 and b = 7)
c = b++ //c will get the value of b, then b wil get higher with one
(now c = 7 and b = 8)

Answer 7

thanks alot
lord teacrumble

Answer 8

a=--8;
b=++a;

please tell me how does it calculate and whats the value of a and b ?

Answer 9

no problem :)

Answer 10

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