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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Got stuck at this Python basics code challenge. I think my codes are right, but it says that task 1 or 2 is not right!

def add(x, y): return x + y

def add(x, y): a = float(x) b = float(y) return a + b

def add(x, y):
try: a = float(x) b = float(y) except ValueError: return None else:

return True

trial.py
def add(x, y):
        return x + y


def add(x, y):
        a = float(x)
        b = float(y)
        return a + b 

def add(x, y):    
    try:
        a = float(x)
        b = float(y)
    except ValueError:
        return None
    else:
        return True

1 Answer

Brett McGregor
PLUS
Brett McGregor
Courses Plus Student 1,903 Points

Hi Hu,

Notice that you have defined the add function three times. I think the question intends for you to modify the add function at each step rather than create a duplicate.

So, if you remove the first two add function definitions you can focus on all of the code challenge requirements in a single function definition.

Don't forget to return the two numbers added

Hope this helps you!