[Solved] Find the error in this code snippet:from scipy import optimize result = optimize.minimize(lambda x: x**2, 2) print(result) | SciPy

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Find the error in this code snippet:

from scipy import optimize
result = optimize.minimize(lambda x: x**2, 2)
print(result)

AThe code is correct and will run without error

BThe initial guess must be a list or array, not a number

CThe lambda function should take two arguments

DThe minimize function requires an extra argument for bounds

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check function signature
The lambda function takes one argument, which is valid for minimize.
Step 2: Check initial guess type
Initial guess can be a number for single-variable problems, so 2 is valid.
Step 3: Check if bounds are required
Bounds are optional; code runs fine without them.
Final Answer:
The code is correct and will run without error -> Option A
Quick Check:
Minimize with single variable and number guess runs fine [OK]

Quick Trick: Single-variable minimize accepts number as initial guess [OK]

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