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Posted by Gavin Johnston
Gavin Johnston
9,107 Points

Why do we multiply math.random by the difference between max and mind?

Can someone please break this down as simple as possible because ive asked multiple people and i STILL dont get it :(

So..

0.5 x (10 - 5) + 10 = 12.5

Why do we multiple the random number by the difference betwen your highest and lowest numbers? I really am struggling to understand the logic.

1 Answer

Peter Vann
Peter Vann
36,427 Points
Peter Vann
Peter Vann
36,427 Points

Hi Gavin!

Jason's* answer here:

https://teamtreehouse.com/community/mathfloor-mathrandom-max-min-1-min-explanation

is pretty thorough, if you haven't seen it. I'd have trouble giving a better answer.

I hope that helps.

Stay safe and happy coding!

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*(Nice job, Jason!!!)