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Subgoals

Section 4.13 ObjUse-WE6-P1

Subgoals for Calling a Method.

  1. Classify method as static method or instance method
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    1. If static, use the class name
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    2. If instance, must have or create an instance
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  2. Write (instance / class) dot method name and ( )
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  3. Determine whether parameter(s) are appropriate
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    1. Number of parameters passed must match method declaration
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    2. Data types of parameters passed must be compatible with method declaration
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  4. Determine what the method will return and where it will be stored
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  5. Evaluate right hand side of assignment. Value is dependent on method’s purpose
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Subsection 4.13.1

Here are some of the common Math methods, which are all static.
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Figure 4.13.1.
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Subsection 4.13.2

For the following questions, fill in the blanks with NO spaces.
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For example, use Math.pow(x,y) rather than Math.pow(x, y)
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Exercises Exercises

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Q17: Fill in the blank to print the absolute value of the variable theta.
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System.out.println();
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Q18: Fill in the blank to print the value of 16 raised to the power of 5.
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System.out.println();
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Q19: Fill in the blank to print the maximum value of alpha and beta.
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System.out.println();
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