Pseudocode2

Pseudocode explained

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Examples of pseudocode

SEND “Please enter the first number.” TO DISPLAY
RECEIVE firstNumber FROM KEYBOARD
SEND “Please enter the second number.” TO DISPLAY
RECEIVE secondNumber FROM KEYBOARD
SET total to firstNumber + secondNumber
SEND total TO DISPLAY

What does this code Do? (click here to reveal)

The code asks for two different numbers, adds them together and displays the answer

RECEIVE numberOfTeeth FROM (INTERGER) KEYBOARD
IF numberOfTeeth >= 0 AND length <= 32 THEN
SEND “Seems normal” TO DISPLAY
ELSE
SEND “Too many teeth!” TO DISPLAY
END IF

What does this code Do? (click here to reveal)

1. The code asks for the number of teeth to be inputted
2. If the number of teeth is between 0 and 32, "Seems normal" is displayed
3. If the number entered is higher than 32, then "Too many teeth is displayed"