[Tutor] project euler prime factorization problem

[Alan Gauld]

"Nick" <nblack3 at student.gsu.edu> wrote

> What is the largest prime factor of the number 600851475143 ?

For help on the math aspects try Wikipedia.
Look up Prime factors...

>   Would it be useful for me to buy a book, and if so what are some
> easily accessible ones?  I feel dive into python is just too 
> advanced for me.
> I understand a lot of the teachings, but the examples seem unwieldy 
> and esoteric.

If you have programmed before in any language just use the standard 
Python tutorial.
If not choose one of the several tutorials on the Non Programmes 
beginners page.

Without knowing more about your personal needs and objectives its 
impossible
to be any more specific.

HTH,

-- 
Alan Gauld
Author of the Learn to Program web site
http://www.alan-g.me.uk/






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