newbie here. i am writing a bash script and when i use wc -l filename to get a line count it returns the line count and the file name. i would like to get the line count(only, not the filename) and store it in a variable. also i need to get the process id of the script and store that in a variable too. any help is greatly appreciated. thank you

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Yes, and if this is homework, and given that the answer is easily found on the man-page, why don't you embrace the purpose of the exercise and discover the answer for yourself?

If you want to be in the computer industry, one of the most crucial skills that you must acquire is the refined ability to find answers. And, the ability to resourcefully invent answers should the need arise. In the rather-controlled environment of a classroom, you can encounter this sort of requirement (and discover whether or not you are any good at it) without the pressure. If you "dodge" that, you're not only cheating , but you're cheating yourself out of the very education that you supposedly signed-up to get.