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Exercise

Using good function names

A good function name can go a long way for both user and maintainer understanding. A good function name is descriptive and describes what a function does. In this exercise, you'll choose a name for a function that will help aid in its readability when used.

Instructions

100 XP
  • The math module has been pre-loaded into your environment to be able to use its sqrt function.
  • Give function the best possible name from the following options: do_stuff, hypotenuse_length, square_root_of_leg_a_squared_plus_leg_b_squared, pythagorean_theorem.
  • Complete the docstring's example with the function's name.
  • print the result of using the newly named function to find the length of the hypotenuse for a right triangle with legs of length 6 & 8.