Different Kinds of Magic

Hoppy discovers that 5 and "5" look similar, but they are completely different kinds of magic.

The Experiment

print(5 + 5)      # Result: 10 (Math)
print("5" + "5")  # Result: "55" (Sticking together)

Math Addition

Create a variable math_result equal to 10 + 10.

Text Addition

Create a variable text_result equal to "10" + "10".

Observe

Print both variables to see the difference.

Suggested Solution

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math_result = 10 + 10
text_result = "10" + "10"

print(math_result)
print(text_result)

Advanced Tips

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You can check the type of any magic box using the type() spell.

print(type(5))
print(type("5"))

Try running this code to see the difference!