because python process the expression on the right side of the assignment first. ie d *= 3+4 basically is the equivalent of writing (2) * (3+4). Hope that explains it. Nick
On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM, heathen <godsoflibe...@lavabit.com> wrote: > why is this: > > >>> d = 2 > >>> d *= 3 + 4 > >>> d > 14 > > not this: > > >>> d = 2 > >>> d = d * 3 + 4 > >>> d > 10 > > ______________________________**_________________ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/**mailman/listinfo/tutor<http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor> >
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