static void Main(string[] args) { // lets user know whats going on an asks for input Console.WriteLine("Please enter a simple math equation. \n" + "\nThe equation should include only 2 numbers and one of the following operators in the middle: +, - , *, / \n" + "\nSome examples include: 3 + 5 or 8 * 2"); Console.Write("\nPlease enter your equation: "); //turns input into string string inputEquation = Console.ReadLine(); //creates new calculator object Calculator calculator = new Calculator(); //breaks down equation in order to calculate try { calculator.MakeEquation(inputEquation); } catch (Exception e) { Console.WriteLine(e.Message); } Console.Write("\nYou answer is: "); try { //calculates equation calculator.Calculate(); } catch (Exception ex) { Console.WriteLine(ex.Message); } Console.ReadLine(); }