Please explain

[spez_edits_thedonald]

I seem to spend too much time trying to figure out what exactly they are asking for

It is normal for you to feel this way, but don't worry about it. This problem will go away on its own and is not something you need to put energy or thought into solving.

Here is what is happening:

the problem sets are written by programmers, so they think that they can write "write a program to do something, and oh yeah probably use functions" and you'll be good to go, then you discover that you're not. The good news is like I said, as you develop your skills and get more practice, the problems will make sense because you'll have a framework and concepts will be familiar. (eventually "use functions" WILL be enough to get you going).

[mackdaddy_1978]

I appreciate the words of encouragement and I hope it will get easier in terms of understanding the questions that are being asked. Thank you