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

Posted by Jeremiah Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson
2,167 Points

Stuck again because the lesson doesn't give you the specifics you need for the challenge...

There are no numbers stuck in strings that I need to parse out so I am not sure why I keep getting the Parse error. I know this is close, but it still isn't right.

script.js 
function max( lower , upper ) {
var lower = Math.random( < 10 );
var upper = Math.random( > 10 );
  return upper;
}

1 Answer

Jeremiah Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson
2,167 Points

I figured it out. I keep overthinking the problems and have to dumb it down to get the answers right. I keep adding extra variables I don't need. I solved this by writing the call then the var and that was all I needed. Thank you for dealing with all my frustration. One day I hope to be as helpful as many of you are!

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

It's okay to over think the problems, Jeremiah. We all do it at one point or another. You may be helpful right now and not even know it. And I guarantee that, with time and experience, you will be very helpful indeed! :)