how to write a simple algorithm that can allow the user to know the index of the first negative element in a column matrix.

Using a WHILE statement..... how to write a simple algorithm that can allow the user to know the index of the first negative element in a column matrix.? I have to do this using a while statement....! Help needed!!

[dpb]

Seems like strange request for while but...for HW, post at least an attempt and specific questions where get stuck, don't just expect a solution.

Answer 1

[Matt J]

Hint:

    N=size(A,1);
    i=1;

    while i<=N

     %...stuff...

     i=i+1;
    end

[Ata Ul]

what is the "stuff" in comment?

[dpb]

That's your mission statement...

[Ata Ul]

ok thankx......I got it....!! :D when you think about it....it was pretty easy.....!! :D

[Image Analyst]

Go ahead and mark it accepted, and tag it as homework.