3.4 Else If Statements

Else If Statements: Used when you have multiple conditions that need to be checked sequentially.

Flow of Execution: Each condition is evaluated in the order written. The first true condition’s code runs, and the rest are skipped.

Structure:

  • Start with a single if statement.
  • Follow with as many else if statements as needed.
  • Optionally end with one else to handle any remaining cases. Key Concept: The order of conditions matters. More specific conditions should come before broader ones to ensure accurate results.

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  1. If I was 19 what would it print out?
  2. If I was 13 what would it print out?
  3. Create your if statement with one else if condition.

answer

  1. You can register to vote. You are old enough for a license to drive.
  2. no output since the min is 14.
  3. ↓↓↓↓↓
int myAge = 13;
System.out.println("Current age: " + myAge);
if (myAge >= 16) {
    System.out.println("You are old enough for a license to drive.");
} else if (myAge >= 14) {
    System.out.println("You are a teenager.");
} else {
    System.out.println("You are not yet a teenager.");
}

Current age: 13
You are not yet a teenager.