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int n = (int) Math.pow(2, 3.0 / 2);
System.out.println(n);

What is printed?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. It does not compile

int r = (int) (Math.random() * 6) + 5;

Which statement best describes the values produced by: A. An int from 5 to 10, inclusive B. An int from 5 to 11, inclusive C. An int from 6 to 10, inclusive D. An int from 6 to 11, inclusive

long a = Math.round(-3.5);
double b = Math.floor(-3.1);
double c = Math.ceil(-3.1);
int x = (int) a + (int) b + (int) c;

What is the value of x after executing: A. -10 B. -9 C. -8 D. -7

Which expression correctly computes the Euclidean distance between points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)? A.

Math.sqrt(Math.pow(x2 - x1, 2) + Math.pow(y2 - y1, 2))

B.

Math.pow((x2 - x1) + (y2 - y1), 2)

C.

Math.abs((x2 - x1) + (y2 - y1))

D.

Math.sqrt(Math.pow(x2 + x1, 2) + Math.pow(y2 + y1, 2))

int a = (int) Math.sqrt(26);
int b = (int) Math.sqrt(26);
System.out.println(a * b);

What is printed? A. 5 B. 25 C. 26 D. 27

Homework Hack: Game Stats Calculator

You’re creating a simple game and need to write methods to handle player statistics. Complete the following methods using Math class methods you learned in the lesson.

Part A: Health Difference Calculator

Write a method that calculates the absolute difference between two players’ health values.

Method signature:

public static int healthDifference(int player1Health, int player2Health)

Requirements:

  • Use Math.abs() to ensure the result is always positive
  • Return the absolute difference between the two health values

Examples:

  • healthDifference(75, 120) → 45
  • healthDifference(100, 80) → 20
  • healthDifference(50, 50) → 0

Part B: Attack Damage Calculator

Write a method that calculates attack damage using a base damage and a power multiplier.

Method signature:

public static double calculateDamage(double baseDamage, double powerLevel)

Requirements:

  • Use Math.pow() to calculate: baseDamage * (1.5 ^ powerLevel)
  • Return the total damage as a double

Examples:

  • calculateDamage(10.0, 2) → 22.5
  • calculateDamage(15.0, 3) → 50.625

Part C: Distance Detector

Write a method that calculates the distance between a player and an enemy using the distance formula.

Method signature:

public static double findDistance(int playerX, int playerY, int enemyX, int enemyY)

Requirements:

  • Use the distance formula: √((x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)²)
  • Use Math.pow() for squaring
  • Use Math.sqrt() for the square root

Examples:

  • findDistance(0, 0, 3, 4) → 5.0
  • findDistance(1, 1, 4, 5) → 5.0

Part D: Random Loot Generator

Write a method that generates a random loot value within a specific range.

Method signature:

public static int generateLoot(int minValue, int maxValue)

Requirements:

  • Use Math.random() and the formula from the lesson
  • Return a random integer from minValue to maxValue (inclusive)
  • Formula: (int)(Math.random() * (max - min + 1)) + min

Examples:

  • generateLoot(10, 50) → random number from 10 to 50
  • generateLoot(100, 100) → 100
  • generateLoot(1, 6) → random number from 1 to 6 (like a dice roll)

Hints to Help You:

For Part A (Health Difference):

  • Remember: Math.abs() makes any negative number positive
  • Just subtract the two health values and use Math.abs() on the result

For Part B (Attack Damage):

  • Remember: Math.pow(base, exponent) calculates base^exponent
  • The formula is: baseDamage × (1.5)^powerLevel
  • Don’t forget Math.pow() returns a double

For Part C (Distance):

  • Use the Pythagorean theorem: distance = √((x2-x1)² + (y2-y1)²)
  • Square the differences using Math.pow(difference, 2)
  • Then use Math.sqrt() on the sum

For Part D (Random Loot):

  • Use the exact formula from the lesson: (int)(Math.random() * (max - min + 1)) + min
  • Make sure to include the +1 to make the max inclusive!

What to Submit:

  1. ✅ Complete 2 Popcorn Hacks from the lesson (Power Level Calculator & Loot Drop Simulator)
  2. ✅ Answer all 5 MCQ questions above
  3. ✅ Complete all 4 parts (A-D) of the Homework Hack
  4. ✅ Submit the link to your blog in the form below

Grading:

  • Popcorn Hacks: 0.2 points
  • MCQ: 0.30 points
  • Homework Hack (Parts A-D): 0.50 points

Due by Oct 17th

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