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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by Michael Lingad
Michael Lingad
465 Points

import math def square(number): return number * number result = repeat square print (result)

squaring.py 
import math 
def square(number):
    return number * number
result = repeat square
print (result)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

The instructions tell you to "Under the function definition, call your new function and pass it the argument 3."

The syntax for calling a function is to write the function name followed by a pair of parentheses, and put any argument(s) being passed inside the parentheses. Try that instead of "repeat square" (which isn't Python syntax as far as I know).

You also won't need to "print" anything.

Michael Lingad
Michael Lingad
465 Points

thanks men.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

Michael Lingad — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!