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Why does java require a double equals sign (==) when comparing Integers in a if statement? For example if(x = 3.141) System.out.println("x is equal to pi."); is incorrect, it should be if(x == 3.141) System.out.println("x is equal to pi."); I know that "==" is used to compare integers and "=" is used to set an integer value, but why in a if statement does this remain true? Is it even allowed to assign a variable a value in an if statement (or initiate a new variable)? Is there any reason anyone would ever want to assign a variable a new value inside an if statement (if so please provide an example)? This seems like a question that should already have an answer, but I was unable to find one on here or using google, if this is a duplicate question please tell me and I will remove it immediately.
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