Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 6 - Programming Languages - Section 6.3 - Procedural Units - Questions & Exercises - Page 300: 4

Answer

A formal parameter is an identifier within a function. It serves as a place holder for the value, the actual parameter, that is passed to the function when the function is called.

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A formal parameter is an identifier within a function. It serves as a place holder for the value, the actual parameter, that is passed to the function when the function is called.
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