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Python Basic Functions with Explanation

1. Function to Add Two Numbers

def add_numbers(a, b):

return a + b

# Example

result = add_numbers(5, 3)

print(result)

Explanation: This function takes two numbers as input and returns their sum.

2. Function to Check Even or Odd

def is_even(number):

if number % 2 == 0:

return True

return False

# Example

print(is_even(10))

print(is_even(7))

Explanation: This function checks if a given number is even or odd by using the modulo operator.

3. Function to Find Factorial

def factorial(n):

if n == 0 or n == 1:

return 1

return n * factorial(n - 1)
# Example

print(factorial(5))

Explanation: This recursive function calculates the factorial of a given number.

4. Function to Reverse a String

def reverse_string(s):

return s[::-1]

# Example

print(reverse_string('hello'))

Explanation: This function reverses the input string using Python slicing.

5. Function to Find Maximum in a List

def find_max(lst):

return max(lst)

# Example

print(find_max([1, 2, 3, 4, 5]))

Explanation: This function returns the maximum value in a list using Python's built-in max() function.

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