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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types list.remove()

Posted by stewart mutize
stewart mutize
579 Points

invalid pieces Use the .remove() me

how do i remove from list

lists.py 
states = [
    'ACTIVE',
    ['red', 'green', 'blue'],
    'CANCELLED',
    'FINISHED',
    5,
]
list.remove (5)

1 Answer

Christopher Remmel
Christopher Remmel
2,897 Points
Christopher Remmel
Christopher Remmel
2,897 Points

You'll notice that you're referencing the list type, not the list instance "states."

You're using the right method, but try states.remove(5), not list.remove(5)

Good luck!