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JavaScript Introducing JavaScript Finishing the Game Review Your Progress

var score

not sure about this one?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

It's not clear which question you are referring to, please quote it here, and also indicate what you gave for the answer.

var currentScore = 60; currentScore = currentScore =20; i think i put 40;

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

You may have misread the sample code. It is:

var currentScore = 60;
currentScore = currentScore + 20;

Note that the 2nd line is adding to the stored value.