Identify the error in the following method declaration:

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Java - Methods and Code Reusability

public int multiply(int x, int y)
  return x * y;
}

AExtra semicolon after return statement

BMissing return type

CIncorrect parameter types

DMissing opening brace '{' after method header

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method header and body braces
The method header must be followed by an opening brace '{' to start the method body.
Step 2: Identify missing brace
The code lacks '{' after the method header, causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
Missing opening brace '{' after method header -> Option D
Quick Check:
Method body must start with '{' [OK]

Quick Trick: Method body always starts with '{' after header [OK]

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