This repository contains a Python script designed to solve Math24 problems. Math24 is a challenging mathematical puzzle where four numbers must be used with basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to arrive at a result of 24.
- Support for Decimals and Fractions: The script can handle both decimal and fractional inputs.
- Order of Operations: Solutions include parentheses to clearly indicate the order of operations.
- Comprehensive Search: The script tries various permutations and combinations of the given numbers and arithmetic operations to find a valid solution.
- Error Handling: The script gracefully handles impossible cases and mathematical errors (like division by zero).
Ensure you have Python 3 installed on your system. The script uses the fractions module from the Python Standard Library, so no additional dependencies are required.
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Clone this repository to your local machine.
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Navigate to the directory containing the script.
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Run the script with Python and pass four numbers as arguments. For example:
python3 solve_math24.py 3 3 8 8
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The script will output a solution if one is possible or indicate if no solution can be found.
- This project was inspired by the classic Math24 game.
- Initial implementation was inspired by randallreedjr/math24 written in Ruby.