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JavaScript JavaScript Foundations Variables Hoisting

Jeremy Dortch
Jeremy Dortch
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Posted by Jeremy Dortch
Jeremy Dortch
3,799 Points

I don't understand what i need to do here. shouldn't it read function, then var, then if statement?

Is this asking me to rearrange the code or add something to it? thanks!!

1 Answer

Ken Alger
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Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Jeremy;

You need to declare the variable 1st under the function, then set it under the if statement.

Check out the video at approximately the 4:20 point when he gives the number example.

Ken

Jeremy Dortch
Jeremy Dortch
3,799 Points
Jeremy Dortch
Jeremy Dortch
3,799 Points

Thank you so much Ken!