# Define a function first_over(threshold, values) that returns the first value in values greater than

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Define a function first_over(threshold, values) that returns the first value in values greater than threshold, or -1 if none qualify. Use a for loop with early return. Print first_over(50, [12, 27, 44, 58, 73]) and first_over(100, [1, 2, 3]) on separate lines.

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