The Following Code Has a Syntax Error Immediately Before the Word

question 6

Essay

The following code has a syntax error immediately before the word else. What is the error and why does it arise? Fix the code so that this statement is a legal if-else statement.
if (x < 0); x++;
else x--;

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Definitions:

Intercept

The point at which a line crosses the axis in a graph, often associated with the starting value of a function when all independent variables equal zero.

Dependent Variable

A variable in scientific research or statistical modeling whose value is subject to change based on the changes in another variable, known as the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Sample Correlation Coefficient

A measure that indicates the extent to which two variables change together in a sample.