I'm stumped...

Question

Not quite understanding this
```script.js
function max(5, 10) {
}
```

Steven Parker · Accepted Answer

When you define a function, you would not use actual values as arguments.  Instead, you give the arguments names, which you can then refer to inside the function as you handle the processing.
Then you still need to write the code inside the function.  As the challenge hints, you'll need a conditional ("if") statement that compares the passed-in arguments.  You might also need an else to go with it to handle the opposite condition.  And as also specified in the challenge, there will be one or more return statements to pass back the correct value.
You're just putting together the basic things you've already passed challenges on.  But if you're still stumped, you might want to review Getting Information From a Function (https://teamtreehouse.com/library/javascript-basics/creating-reusable-code-with-functions/getting-information-from-a-function), and/or Giving Information to Functions (https://teamtreehouse.com/library/javascript-basics/creating-reusable-code-with-functions/giving-information-to-functions).

Steve Hunter · Answer

Hi Ryan, 
You need to name two parameters that are passed into the function - I chose num1 and num2 because I lack imagination. Inside the function, see if num1 is bigger, if so, return it; else return the other. 
That could look like:
javascript
function max(num1, num2){
  if (num1 > num2) {
    return num1;
  } else {
    return num2;
  }
}

Let me know how you get on. 
Steve.

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