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Give values a name

Variables keep values available for later instructions.

Assignment gives a value a name. Python does not use let or const. Numbers and strings are different types: 3 is numeric while "3" is text. A name can be assigned a new value later.

A label on a box tells you which value you are working with. let lets you replace what is in that box.

Read the example

points = 2
points = points + 3
print(points)

5

Your challenge

Return the input number plus 10. Accept zero and negative numbers too.

Common trap

Adding a number to a string raises TypeError; convert deliberately.