Practice What Is A Lambda Function? (8.5.1) - Advanced Python

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Question 1.
Define a simple lambda function that adds two numbers.
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Think about how you would write a simple addition operation.
Question 2.
What would lambda x: x + 2 return when called with 3?
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Evaluate the expression inside the lambda with the given input.
3Question 3.
What is a lambda function?
- A function with no return
- An anonymous function
- A function requiring a name
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Think about its characteristics.
4Question 4.
Lambda functions can accept multiple arguments. True or False?
- True
- False
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Recall the syntax of lambda functions.
Question 5.
Create a function using a lambda expression that checks if a number is even or odd.
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Remember the modulus operator returns the remainder.
Question 6.
Write a code block that generates a list of cubes for numbers from 1 to 10 using a lambda function and mapping.
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Think about how you can iterate over a range.

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