Since I dont have a strong background in Math or computer science, I've been using the only tool in my belt - Brute Force.

Through the first five days, Ive been able to solve about half of the problems.

Each day has two parts, sometimes I can solve them both, and sometimes I can only get one of them.  Some days I dont solve any.

As the days go on, the problems get more difficult.   By day 10, I have not been able to get any solutions..

I think we need a brute force only advent.   :-)