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Q: why do I get syntax error
#1
Hello reader,

Recently I began a course in learning python basics. Can someone point me in the direction why I am using invalid syntax for python in this string?
Why can I not assign the value of what before the '=' operator and point it to 'a'? Can someone help me finding what I'm missing?

Thanks in advance.

6 ** 5 * 4 / 4 + 2 - 1 = a
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#2
It needs to be the other way around. The thing you are assigning is on the right of the equals sign, the thing you are assigning to is on the left.
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#3
a = 6 ** 5 * 4 / 4 + 2 - 1
result:
Output:
>>> a = 6 ** 5 * 4 / 4 + 2 - 1 >>> a 7777.0 >>>
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#4
Thank your explaining.
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