Suppose That Alpha and Beta Are Int Variables

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose that alpha and beta are int variables.The statement alpha = --beta; is equivalent to the statement(s) ____.

• A) alpha = 1 - beta;
• B) alpha = beta - 1;
• C) beta = beta - 1;
• Alpha = beta;
• D) alpha = beta;
• Beta = beta - 1;

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