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

Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points
Posted by Indra Bergmans
Indra Bergmans
2,199 Points

python .remove I can't figure out what to remove. Any hints?

I just can't seem to figure out what to remove here. Any hints anyone?

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

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,118 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,118 Points

The remove() method needs you to pass the value of the item you would like to remove inside the parentheses. The item you want to remove in this case is the last item in the list, which is 5. You do not need to use square brackets inside the parentheses either.