C/C++ :: Program To Print Irregular Star Pattern?

I am trying to write a program that will make a pattern of stars. The last line is really tripping me up. I have to make the code only using the printf("*"); printf(" "); printf("/n"); statements once. I want to accomplish this with a for loops and if statements.

It is supposed to look like this:

* - 5 spaces before *
* * - 4 spaces before *
* * * - 3 spaces before *
* * * * * * - 0 spaces before *

This is what I've tried so far:

main()
{
int i, j, k;
i=1;
j=1;

[Code]....

here are the links on codepad [URL]

I think my first approach is way off. But I think I am on to something in the second link. I'm trying to print the "*" and extra 2 times on the fourth line. In the second link the compiler appears to be ignoring the || operator. Is my syntax incorrect in the second attempt? How should I change my if statement to make this pattern work?