Problems with functions and variables

[jhispro97]

Hey, I've just started coding and i need help. Can anyone tell me whats wrong with these lines of codes please?

[CODE]
var multiplied;

var timesTwo = function(number) {

var multiplied = number * 2;
};

timesTwo(4);

console.log (multiplied);
[CODE]

It doesnt print out the value of multiplied, instead it says that it is undefined. What have i done wrong?

[tempz]

What do you want to do?

Multiple two numbers?

[jmrker]

Originally Posted by jhispro97

Hey, I've just started coding and i need help. Can anyone tell me whats wrong with these lines of codes please?

var multiplied;

var timesTwo = function(number) {
    
    var multiplied = number * 2;
    };

timesTwo(4);

console.log (multiplied);

It doesnt print out the value of multiplied, instead it says that it is undefined. What have i done wrong?

You have two versions of the variable 'multiplied'.
One is local and will work fine if displayed within the function.
However, you are not doing that.

The second version of 'multiplied' is a global varible and is unassigned.
This is the one you are trying to display in the console log.

BTW, you second [ code] tag should have a /code to display properly.

[jhispro97]

Oh. I realized it now. Thanks for helping out btw. And sorry for the misusing of the [ code] tag.

[jmrker]

You're most welcome.
Happy to help.
Good luck!