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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Functions

I need help for this question. I know how to create function def add_list( ): , but i didn't understand the rest.

I know how to create function def add_list( ): , but i didn't understand the rest of the question.

can anyone help me. pls :)

Thanks,

functions.py
# add_list([1, 2, 3]) should return 6
# summarize([1, 2, 3]) should return "The sum of [1, 2, 3] is 6."
# Note: both functions will only take *one* argument each.

def add_list():

2 Answers

I think you want to make a function that returns the sum of the list input. Based on your code so far, you want to add a placeholder for your function then add the actual details of what the function should do under it.

def some_function(placeholder):

    # what should the function do here
Kenneth Love
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Kenneth Love
Treehouse Guest Teacher

add_list is going to get a list of numbers, like [1, 2, 3]. It needs to add all of the numbers together and send back their sum. So, for add_list([1, 2, 3]), you'd return 6.