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

Posted by Andrew Alvarez
Andrew Alvarez
11,964 Points

i need you help with task two

i need to call the function

script.js 
var bigNum = (9);
var smallNum = (5);
function max( bigNum, smallNum) {
  if (bigNum > smallNum) {
   return bigNum;
  } else {
   return smallNum;
  }
}
alert( Math.random(max 2,5) );

1 Answer

Blake Lieberman
Blake Lieberman
23,772 Points
Blake Lieberman
Blake Lieberman
23,772 Points

Change your variables to 

var bigNum = 9;
var smallNum = 5;

There is no need for (). Go back and review any past javascript tutorials. There is no reason to rush through the fundamentals.