I am taking intro to java programming this semester. i understand what i am supposed to do on this homework assignment but i cant figure out what the minus symbol is supposed to mean
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This homework will be counted as much as the full score for a single quiz. Be serious and work carefully.Consider the following code about while loop:
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int n=19;
while (n>2)
{
System.out.print(n+10);
n-=3;
}
and the objective of the assignment is
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Now do the following:
For each iteration (or loop) list the beginning value for the variable n, the (Boolean) value of the comparison (n>=2) and the output of the iteration, if any. Indicates when the loop terminates and why it does.
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i just dont understand what the minus sign in n-=3; it is no where in my notes except as a armithic operator.
any one have any idea?