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

Posted by Raedawn Long
Raedawn Long
6,943 Points

Keep getting error message, need some assistance

error message

script.js 
function max ( 2, 20) {
 if ( 2 > 20) {
   return 20;
 } else {
   return 20;
 }
}
max(4,20);

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

When defining a function, the parameters must be names, not numbers. You can use numbers when you call the function.