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Getting Started with JavaScript

Built-in Objects

There are several built-in objects that provide a wide range of functionality. We already used the console object a lot.

Let's take a look at the Math object:

Math Object

The Math object provides mathematical operations and constants. It has properties and methods for performing various calculations. The most common Math object methotds are:

  • Math.random() - This method returns a random number between 0 (inclusive) and 1 (exclusive)
  • Math.floor() - Rounds the number down to the nearest whole number.

You can also combine multiple object methodes like so:

1console.log(Math.floor(Math.random() * 50)); // Prints a random whole number between 0 and 50

Instructions

1.

Print the value of Math.PI to the console.

2.

Print the result of the square root of 16 using the Math.sqrt() method.

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