Arrays

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What is an array?

Back

An array is a way to organize a group of items in rows and columns.

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How do you count items in an array?

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You count items in an array by counting each row and each column.

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What is the first row in an array?

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The first row is the top row of the array.

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What is the last column in an array?

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The last column is the rightmost column of the array.

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How do you find the total number of items in an array?

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Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns.

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What does it mean to 'arrange' items in an array?

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To arrange items means to put them in a specific order in rows and columns.

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Can an array have different numbers of items in each row?

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No, all rows in an array must have the same number of items.

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What is a 2D array?

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A 2D array is an array that has two dimensions: rows and columns.

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Give an example of an array with 2 rows and 3 columns.

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An example is: Row 1: A, B, C; Row 2: D, E, F.

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What is the purpose of using arrays?

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Arrays help organize data so it is easier to understand and use.