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bessiebarnes
88,917 PointsSyntax Error in Python Basics Squaring Challenge.
I am on step 2 of the Python Basics Squaring Challenge and I am getting a syntax error on the code below. Here is the complete question.
def square(number):
return number * number
def result()
print("result","square(3)" )
Challenge Task 2 of 2
Great now that you have created your new square method, let's put it to use. Under the function definition, call your new function and pass it the argument 3. Since your square function returns a value, create a new variable named result to store the value from the function call. Could you help me correct what I am doing wrong?
def square(number):
return number * number
def result()
print("result","square(3)" )
5 Answers
bessiebarnes
88,917 PointsYour answer is still not working I am using it like this:
def square(number): return number * number result = def square(number): return number * number result(3)
Xavier Bass
Courses Plus Student 2,246 Pointsit might be this i re read the instructions:
def square(number):
return number * number
result=square(3)
Xavier Bass
Courses Plus Student 2,246 Pointsresult = def square(number): return number * number
def result(3)
bessiebarnes
88,917 PointsThanks, Xavier, I tried entering that answer and I am still getting a syntax error.
Xavier Bass
Courses Plus Student 2,246 Pointsdid you use correct indent
Xavier Bass
Courses Plus Student 2,246 PointsSORRY LOL TRY THIS and use correct indentation .. this wont allow me to
result = def square(number): return number * number
result(3)
bessiebarnes
88,917 PointsI am having problems using the proper indentation. Sorry Thanks for your help.
Xavier Bass
Courses Plus Student 2,246 PointsNo Problem :) have fun
Josh Must
1,633 PointsJosh Must
1,633 Pointsresult=square(3)