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

courtney seward
courtney seward
3,292 Points
Posted by courtney seward
courtney seward
3,292 Points

Please help. I don't understand what I am doing wrong on the last question in this section.

I am having a hard time understanding what I am not add or taking out on the 2nd part to this quiz

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

2 Answers

Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points
Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points

Hi Courtney,

There are a couple issues. First, check which type of brackets you are using in your .remove()method. They need to be square brackets, not curly. Square brackets define a list whereas curly braces define a dictionary so it is important not to mix them up (you will learn about dictionaries in a later course) .

And second, you are missing a comma in your list.

Good luck.

Taylor Schimek
Taylor Schimek
19,318 Points
Taylor Schimek
Taylor Schimek
19,318 Points

the item you're trying to remove is a list. you are using { } instead of [] in your states.remove()