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925 prod
421 PointsCreate a function named square. It should define a single parameter named number. In the body of the function, return
Create a function named square. It should define a single parameter named number.
In the body of the function, return
def square(number):
number = input
Value = number * number
return value
2 Answers
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 PointsYou are on the right track. There is no need to use input with functions. They get their input from the arguments passed into their parameters in the signature. You'll see these terms used a lot.
The variable value should be lowercased to match the parameter name value.
Post back if you need more help. Good Luck!!
925 prod
421 Points[redacted]
value = number * number
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Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 PointsHi 925 prod, we discourage posting of cut and paste answers in the forum. I have redacted part of your answer.