myVariable *= 6; is the same as: myVariable = myVariable * 6; : Arithmetic Operators « Language « Flash / Flex / ActionScript






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myVariable *= 6; is the same as: myVariable = myVariable * 6;

 

package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){
        var myVariable:Number = 6;
        
        myVariable *= 6;
        trace(myVariable);
        
        myVariable = myVariable * 6;
        
        trace(myVariable);
        
    }
  }
}








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