python syntax error invalid syntax [duplicate]

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I'm new to Python programing language. I purchased a book and I've been reading it. The book is called (3x) Python Programming for the absolute beginner Third Edition. I'm trying to put what I've so far learned into action. I have a problem that I don't understand I know it's simple but I'm not sure how to solve it so if somebody can tell me what my the problem is and how to correct it. I appreciate it in advance! :) To add more I also tried doing it with python 2x and I had the same message error syntax, Invalid syntax.

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unutbu · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-06 21:18:56Z

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Whitespace is used to denote level of indention in Python.

The else: needs to be aligned (have the same indentation level) as the if jim_age ....

if jim_age > sam_age:
    print("jim is older")
else:
    print("sam is older")

answered Oct 6, 2013 at 21:18

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Tyler Over a year ago

Also, the else body can't be empty (as you have shown in your example).

Blckknght Over a year ago

@TylerAndFriends I think the empty body is because the syntax error was spotted by the interpreter before it could be typed.

Tyler Over a year ago

ahhhhhhhhh okay, I hadn't even thought of that.

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