math.random

Syntax

math.random(min, max)

Parameters

min

Lower bound for the calculation or generated value.

max

Upper bound for the calculation or generated value.

Return value

Returns a uniformly distributed real number between the two bounds after ordering them from low to high.

Remarks

Returns a uniformly distributed real number between the two bounds after ordering them from low to high. Do not rely on the upper endpoint being included.

Examples

// Replace min, max with values described above.
math.random(min, max);

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