in reply to Solving math equations

This can be solved in a less than a second. Think about the modulo division (a.k.a. remainder, written as "%") operator. Also take a look at modifying the equation so that you only need one loop.

That's far too many hints, I think...

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Re: Re: Solving math equations
by FireBird34 (Pilgrim) on Nov 10, 2002 at 05:28 UTC
    Heh, thanks =) I don't want enough hints that the program is written, but enough for me to get on the right track (which there now is enough for).
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