freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/use-the-conditional-ternary-operator/index.md

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title: Use the Conditional (Ternary) Operator
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## Use the Conditional (Ternary) Operator

### Hint 1
Use ternary operator to check for equality.

### Warning Solution Ahead!!!

```javascript
function checkEqual(a, b) {
  return (a == b ? true : false );
}

checkEqual(1, 2);
```