FAQ: Introduction to Variables - Numeric Variables

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Hello, on page 3/6, It says the solution is

“Add 5 to moveDistance
Move Right
Add 1 to moveDistance
Move Down”

Shouldn’t it be

Add 5 to moveDistance
Move Right
Add 5 to moveDistance
Move Down

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If you Add 5 to moveDistance a second time, moveDistance will now have a value of 11, because 1 + 5 + 5 = 11.

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Hi, on page 3/6, I am having difficulty understanding why it’s
Add 5 to moveDistance
Move Right
Add 1 to moveDistance
Move Down

I do not understand the 1+5+5=11 thought process behind that.
I must have missed the concept.

I agree. I am missing something here as well. I am not getting the 1+1+5=11 calculation.