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Python Python Basics Meet Python Using Input

Mercier Guy
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Mercier Guy
Courses Plus Student 111 Points
Posted by Mercier Guy
Mercier Guy
Courses Plus Student 111 Points

I need help with doing input with python.

I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I need some help.

using_input.py 
favorite_color = input("what is your favorite color")
favorite_color = ("red")
print("The color red is a great color")
haakon Guttormsen
haakon Guttormsen
2,157 Points
haakon Guttormsen
haakon Guttormsen
2,157 Points

I think this is what you're looking for: 

favorite_color = str(input("what is your favorite color? "))
print(f"the color {favorite_color} is a great color")

3 Answers

Abraham Zambrano
Abraham Zambrano
5,957 Points
Abraham Zambrano
Abraham Zambrano
5,957 Points 
favorite_color = input("what is your favorite color?")
print("the color" + favorite_color + " is a great color!")
MoatazBellah Ghobashy
MoatazBellah Ghobashy
9,518 Points
MoatazBellah Ghobashy
MoatazBellah Ghobashy
9,518 Points 
favorite_color = input("what is your favorite color")
print("the color {} is a great color".format(favorite_color))