# Define a function called divide_safe that takes two parameters a and b

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Define a function called divide_safe that takes two parameters a and b. If b is 0, return the string "Cannot divide by zero". Otherwise return a / b. Print the result of divide_safe(10, 0).

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