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

Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points
Posted by Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points

What is wrong with my code?

It is asking to make a function named "returnValue" and give it one argument. Have the function return its self.

What do I have wrong?

Seth

script.js 
function returnValue(egg) {
  return returnValue;
}

returnValue(3);
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

Jason Anello
PLUS
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points
Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Seth,

It wants you to return the argument that was passed in.

In your case, you want to return egg

Also, you don't need to call your function yet for task 1. You only need to write the function.

Peter Smith
Peter Smith
12,347 Points
Peter Smith
Peter Smith
12,347 Points 
function returnValue(egg) {  
  return egg;  
}  

returnValue(3);