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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Working With Numbers Create a random number

Posted by Sara Seiser
Sara Seiser
4,211 Points

I'm trying to create a random number and its not working

i'm trying to create a random number and no alert or number pops up here is my code : var dieRoll = math.floor( math.random() * 6 ) + 1; alert('You rolled a ' + dieRoll);

2 Answers

Nicholas Mercer
Nicholas Mercer
2,319 Points
Nicholas Mercer
Nicholas Mercer
2,319 Points

Sara,

Your code was SOOOO close, just needed a capital "M" in math versus lower case.

var dieRoll = Math.floor( Math.random() * 6 ) + 1; 
alert('You rolled a ' + dieRoll);

If that doesn't work, let me know! :)

-Nick

Sara Seiser
Sara Seiser
4,211 Points

OMG I really was lol :) that worked thank you :)

Joe Beltramo
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Joe Beltramo
Courses Plus Student 22,191 Points
Joe Beltramo
Joe Beltramo
Courses Plus Student 22,191 Points

In JavaScript, things are case sensitive. There is no such thing as math unless you define it yourself. Try replacing with Math

Sara Seiser
Sara Seiser
4,211 Points

I missed that lol :) that worked thank you!