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# init(value:variance:)

Creates and initializes a new range object using a value and a maximum distance from that value.

```
convenience init(value: CGFloat, variance: CGFloat)
```

## Parameters

`value`

The midpoint for the range.

`variance`

The maximum amount that a value may differ from the midpoint.

## Return Value

A newly initialized range object whose minimum value is `value-variance` and whose maximum value is `value+variance`.

## Discussion

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