Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
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ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 38E

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Description of four steps in Polya’s “How to Solve It” list:

  • Understanding the problem
  • User needs to identify the information that are provided by the given problem and then identify the unknown.
  • Simplify the assumptions and get whole information about it.
  • Make a guess about the problem and associate it with the solution of the problem.
    • Did you understand the problem?
    • What steps are taken to find the answer for given problem?
    • Is the provided information sufficient to determine the solution?
    • Is the picture and diagram needed to recognize the problem?
  • Devising a plan
  • Split the given problems into sub problems and then prepare a solution to solve it...

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