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Android Build a Simple Android App with Java Basic Android Programming Using the Random Class

Posted by Amanda Oliver
Amanda Oliver
324 Points

Random Number

having trouble with task challenge 3. This is the answer I have, but it's not working.

RandomTest.java 
Random randomGenerator = new Random();
int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt( n: 9);

1 Answer

Rich Donnellan
MOD
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,696 Points
Rich Donnellan
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,696 Points

Hey Amanda!

Check the error message you are seeing when failing this question. It's pretty helpful: Check the parameter you're using for 'nextInt()'. Hint: 0 through 9 is a total of 10 choices.

I haven't taken the course yet, but I was able to determine what to do by this alone. You might want to reconsider using n: as well. Good luck! 👍🏻

Amanda Oliver
Amanda Oliver
324 Points

Thank you! This was very helpful. I was able to complete the task!