Learn Python · lesson 3 of 24

Variables: names for values

Make a variable called score that holds 25, then print score.

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A variable is a name that holds a value, like a labelled box. age = 10 puts 10 in a box called age. Later you can use the name: print(age) shows 10. You can change what is in the box at any time.

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Make a variable called score that holds 25, then print score.

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