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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

shubhamkt
shubhamkt
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Posted by shubhamkt
shubhamkt
11,675 Points

Bummer

I tried the 3rd task but it is not working. Any suggestions

trial.py 
def add(x, y)
    try:
        x = float(x)  
        y = float(y)
    except ValueError:
        return None
    else:
        return x+y

1 Answer

Carlos Zuluaga
Carlos Zuluaga
15,126 Points
Carlos Zuluaga
Carlos Zuluaga
15,126 Points

Remember the colon (:) when you create a function.

def add(x, y): #Add the colon

Hope it helps!

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Hi Carlos! I've changed your comment to an answer to allow for possible upvoting/Best Answer selection. Thanks for helping out in the Community! :sparkles: