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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by Jacob Elder
Jacob Elder
214 Points

Hello, im not sure why my code wont pass the test. It keeps telling me "Make sure you create a variable named result"

Please feel free to point out my mistakes. Im stuck on this question and I cant seem to figure it out.

squaring.py 
def square(number):
    return number * number
    result = square("3")
    print(result)

1 Answer

Megan L
Megan L
2,905 Points
Megan L
Megan L
2,905 Points

You are on the right track. The first mistake I noticed right away is the "3". Numbers don't need double-quotes. The only time double quotes are used is in strings. The challenges are picky on indentation. So the mistake is to remove quotes and fix the indentation.

def square(number):
    return number * number

result = square(3)
print(result)
Jacob Elder
Jacob Elder
214 Points

Thank you so much! Your comment helped me understand my mistake, while helping me complete the task!