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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Passing an Argument to a Function

keren lerner
keren lerner
3,561 Points
Posted by keren lerner
keren lerner
3,561 Points

Return argument answer not passing

Here's the question:

Here's a simple challenge: create a function named returnValue() that accepts a single argument, then returns that argument. This isn't a useful function, but we want to make sure you know how to create a function that can accept information when it is called.

And my answer:

function returnValue (12) {

return 12;

}

Not passing...not sure why. Thanks!

script.js 
function returnValue (12) {

  return 12;

}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2 Answers

Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points

While technically you are correct, its best that you don't use integers as arguments.

function returnValue (number) {
  return number;
}

i hope this helps