diff --git a/src/main/py/read_math_function.py b/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
index 1cf429e..d90b11a 100644
--- a/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
+++ b/src/main/py/read_math_function.py
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ def simplify_exponential_function(type, function):
     new_coefficient = coefficient * exponent
     new_exponent = exponent - 1
     if new_exponent == 0:
-        result = [str(new_coefficient)]
+        return [str(new_coefficient)]
     elif new_exponent == 1:
         result = [f"{new_coefficient}x"]
     else: