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@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ User::where('name', 'Jaques')->decrement('weight', 50);
 The number of updated objects is returned:
 
 ```php
-$count = User->increment('age');
+$count = User::increment('age');
 ```
 
 You may also specify additional columns to update: