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Learn JavaScript · lesson 2 of 8

Variables

Print age + 1, using the variable age.

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A variable is a named box that holds a value. let age = 10; creates one. You can then use its name: console.log(age + 1); prints 11. Use const when the value will not change.

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Print age + 1, using the variable age.

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