Python Function Code Error

Question

I am trying to build a code that spits out y given f(x). Apparently, mine isn\'t working. Can you please help?

def f(n):
    \'\'\'The Function\'\'\'
    return          


        

Answer 1

Use this:

return (-5*(n**5))+(69.0*(n**2))-47

The algebraic notation you are using i.e. omitting the '*' sign causes python to think that you are trying to make a function call:

69.0(n**2)  # python thinks 69.0 is a function name and n**2 is the parameter of this call

That is why the '*' operator is necessary, between two operands.