[Tutor] changing name value with function return

[richard kappler]

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.

regards, Richard



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