Variable Syntax Error with Bash Script (Homework)

Question

I\'m currently working on homework for a Unix course and I\'ve got everything else done but I just can\'t figure out what I\'ve done wrong here. I\'ve done this exact same s

Answer 1

Have a look at:

input = "$(1)"

You notice the spaces around the equal sign (=)? This is not allowed in bash. It has to be

input="$(1)"

instead.