Empty Boxes Invariant/Algorithmic Problem

[tiny-tim]

253 empty boxes

L = 18
M = 20

Thanks :D

(yes, 253 is correct, but …)

wait a moment

L doesn't have to be 18

did you use L = 18 to get that?

if so, you're missing the point

 

[SpunkyDonutz]

L doesn't have to be 18

Yeah, I know it's just one of the many possibilities I know of.

did you use L = 18 to get that?

if so, you're missing the point

I did 298 - 25 - 38 to get it.

 

[tiny-tim]

I did 298 - 25 - 38 to get it.

298? 25?

 

[SpunkyDonutz]

298? 25?

Argh, I'm not thinking straight, bouncing between two assignments.

I meant 291 - 38.

 

[tiny-tim]

291 - 38.

ah, that's ok then

yes, t - e = L + M, and L + M = (291 - 25)/7

 

[SpunkyDonutz]

ah, that's ok then

yes, t - e = L + M, and L + M = (291 - 25)/7

Thanks a lot for the help, I really appreciate it!