Which of the following expressions is equivalent to "x = x + 1"?

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18 Apr 2019
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Explanation

Option A (x++) increases the value of x by 1, which is the same as x = x + 1. Option B ( ++x ) also increments x by 1 but differs in evaluation order. Option C decreases x by 1, which is not equivalent. Option D is incorrect since option A is valid.

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