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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Create a max() Function

Posted by Adam Lawler
Adam Lawler
3,377 Points

I can't figure out how to write a code that compares two values and returns the highest value to the function

I can't figure out how to pass this test. Having a hard time understanding the question and determining the proper code

script.js 
function max(low, high) {
  var largest = largest()
      if (low < high){
  max = high;
  } else (low > high) {
   max = low;
  }
}  
return max;

2 Answers

Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points
Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points

You're so close , but you want to pass a number when you call the function. Also use the return method

function max(low, high) {
  var largest = largest()
      if (low < high){
  max = high;
  } else (low > high) {
   max = low;
  }
}  
return max;

You want something like this

function max(low, high) {
      if (low < high){
      return low
  }  
   else {
     return high;
     }

}  

max(10,20)// 10 is for low and 20 for high
Adam Lawler
Adam Lawler
3,377 Points

Thank you for the help and explanation

Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points
Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points

You're welcome bro:D