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The if and else statements are selection statements that are used in the selection structure control structure. Selection statements allow programs the ability to choose a path based off a condition. The if statement alone offers just a true path. A condition is either met or not met. As an example, if the condition is true then an action is performed, an output displayed, etc. On the contrary, if false, nothing happens. The else statement entered after the if statement allows a program to make decisions based off a true or false path. As an example, if the condition is true then an action is performed, an output is displayed, etc. If false, a different action is performed, a different output is displayed, etc. Then, there nested if and else statements which are if and else statements placed inside other if and else statements allowing for multiple conditions to be met or not met.