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Jerrod Caldwell
2,797 PointsPlease help I can't find anything wrong with the code
it keeps saying I need to create a new variable but I did with "result"...
def square(number):
return number * number
result = square(3)
print(result)
1 Answer

Steven Parker
241,771 PointsThe indentation is causing the last 2 lines to be taken as part of the function (and then ignored because of following the return).
Just remove the indentation and you'll pass.
Jerrod Caldwell
2,797 PointsJerrod Caldwell
2,797 Pointswouldn't believe how long I sat there trying to figure it out, thanks Steven!
Steven Parker
241,771 PointsSteven Parker
241,771 PointsJerrod Caldwell — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!