Linear congruential generator

A linear congruential generator is a method for making random numbers. It starts off with an initial number called a "seed" and then uses math to generate a series of numbers that seem random. To do that, the generator uses an equation that looks like this: xi = (a*xi-1 + c) mod m. This equation takes the previous number (xi-1), multiplies it by a number (a), adds in another number (c), and then divides it by another number (m) and gives the remainder as the next number (xi). This process can be repeated to generate a long list of numbers.