Comparisons & Boolean Logic — Lesson 1: Ask Python a question

New skill: Comparison operators and Boolean values
Previously learned: Unit 03 — parameters and return values

Why this matters

A comparison is a question that evaluates to a Boolean value: True or False.

print(7 > 3)
print(4 == 4)
print(2 != 2)

> asks whether one value is larger. == checks equality. != checks inequality. The result is a Boolean, not the string 'True'.

Before moving on, trace each line of the example by hand. Predict the result before running it in the browser.

Predict 5 >= 5 and 5 > 5.

Use == for comparison and = for assignment.

Complete has_required_points(current, required) to return True if the current score is at least the required score, or False otherwise.

Example 1 — Input

has_required_points(8, 5)

Output

True

Example 2 — Input

has_required_points(5, 5)

Output

True

Example 3 — Input

has_required_points(4, 5)

Output

False

Starter file: main.py

Use Run to experiment and Check to compare against published examples. A passing public example does not automatically establish mastery.

Hint 1 — Identify the key concept

Which operator means greater than **or equal to**?

Hint 2 — Find an approach

A comparison already produces `True` or `False`.

Hint 3 — Check your answer

Return the result of the comparison.

Write a short explanation of why your code works. What input or change would make it behave differently?