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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Create a max() Function

Adrien Pelegri
Adrien Pelegri
4,307 Points

I don't understand this exercise, need help

if you can give some explanations with your code it will be nice

script.js

2 Answers

Jarred Miles
Jarred Miles
22,560 Points

So for the first part of this challenge you need to create a function that takes two numbers as its parameters. To do this we will create a function like so..

function max(num1, num2)
{

}

In this function, we need to check if num1 is greater than num2 then return the results.

function max(num1, num2)
{
    if(num1 > num2)
    {
        return num1;
    } 
    else
    {
       return num2;
    }
}

This should be enough for you to complete the next section of the challenge. If you need help feel free to ask or if you need any further explanations also feel free to ask.

Cindy Lea
PLUS
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

I went through both challenges and they are asking for basic function & if statement declarations. I would review the video again & if you dont understand we can help you. It is important for programming that you understand these 2 key principles before moving on.

For some hints use your return statements to return the max value.