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create an algorithm (list of steps) and create a code that works for the program idle(phyton) that will allow the user to type in a math question and the computer will give the answer.

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Final answer:

To answer a math question using Python, create an algorithm that includes prompting the user for input, parsing the input, and computing the result. Security considerations should be taken into account,

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve a math question using Python, we need to design an algorithm that will take a math question as input and provide the answer. This involves using standard Python tools as well as possibly importing specialized libraries for complex mathematical operations.

  1. Prompt the user to enter a math question as input.
  2. Parse the input to identify numbers, operators, and potentially variables or functions.
  3. Depending on the complexity, either directly compute the result for simple operations or use a mathematics parser library for complex expressions.
  4. Return the result to the user.

A simple example of Python code to get you started might look like:

import eval
question = input("Enter your math question: ")
answer = eval(question)
print("The answer is", answer)

Please note that using eval() can be risky if the input is not properly sanitized, so it's not recommended for real-world applications without careful security considerations.

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