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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by Hans Bowman
Hans Bowman
1,083 Points

Create a function named square. It should define a single parameter named

how do I do this?

squaring.py
Hans Bowman
Hans Bowman
1,083 Points

def yourFunctionName(yourParameter): numberSquared = number*number return numberSquared

sorry heres the code I had

2 Answers

Wade Williams
Wade Williams
24,476 Points
Wade Williams
Wade Williams
24,476 Points

You're close, you need to name your function "square" and give it a parameter called "number" like this:

def square(number):
    return number * number
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

I suggest you re-watch this video. It is better to at least attempt to solve the problem before reaching out to the community.