How do I use the conditional operator?

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Published on 2008-12-25T16:27:10Z Indexed on 2010/05/06 17:48 UTC
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I've always wondered how to write the "A ? B : C" syntax in a C++ compatible language.

I think it works something like: (Pseudo code)

If A > B
   C = A
Else
   C = B

Will any veteran C++ programmer please help me out?

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