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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by Wilfried Allico
Wilfried Allico
2,495 Points

I don't understand. Please help.

I tried but cannot resolve this problem.

squaring.py 
def square(number):
    square_of_the_value_passed_in = "number"
    return square_of_the_value_passed_in

2 Answers

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Here's one way to tackle the challenge...

  • First, you need to define the function. You've already did that correctly
  • Then, you need to square the number passed in and save it in a variable. To square a variable, you simply multiply it by itself, e.g. number * number
  • Return the variable
Christopher Caron
Christopher Caron
1,270 Points
Christopher Caron
Christopher Caron
1,270 Points

Hi,

You defined the function properly but there is no need for your second line of code. Just think of how to square a number (just multiply it by itself) and then return that.

Remember, you're squaring the parameter (number) so you will just be returning (number * number) in this exercise