How do I print error statements when using if and else commands in C++?

In summary, the conversation is about using if and else commands in C++ and how to print an error statement for the else statement. The coder is familiar with using the printf function and can simply output an error statement to indicate the nature of the error to the end-user.
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ineedhelpnow
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im using the if and else commands in c++ and for the else i want the program to print an error statement. how do i do this?
 
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Can you elaborate more ? What error message are trying to type ? I think you are already familiar with printf function.
 
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You could simply output something like:

"The three given sides do not form a valid triangle."

I'm not certain how you are expected to display output, but I seem to recall using the [m]printf()[/m] function.
 
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yeah i realized that all i had to do was output an error statement
 
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ineedhelpnow said:
yeah i realized that all i had to do was output an error statement

Typically, as the coder, you want to indicate the nature of the error to the end-user so that the user has some idea what went wrong. :D
 

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