[Tutor] changing name value with function return

[Timo]

Op 30-10-12 17:56, richard kappler schreef:
> If I have a variable and send it's value to a function to be modified 
> and returned, how do I get the function return to replace the original 
> value of the variable?
>
> Example:
>
> import random
>
> x = 50
>
> def rndDelta(x):
>     d = random.uniform(-10, 10)
>     x = x + d
>     return x
>
> When I call rndDelta, it functions as intended, I get a return that is 
> x adjusted by some random value. This, however, I know does not 
> actually change x. Let's say I call randDelta(x) and it returns 
> 42.098734087, if I then type x, I still get 50. I want x to now be 
> 42.098734087.
>
What about declaring the return value as x again?

x = randDelta(x)

Timo

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