1. Name three current problems in your life that could be solved through an algorithmic process. Explain why each of these problems is algorithmic in nature. 2. Complete the six problem-solving steps to solve one of the problems you listed in question 1. Follow the form outlined as follows: Step 1: Identify the problem. Step 2: Understand the problem. a. Comments about the problem to aid in understanding it. b. Description of the knowledge base (this list would include what you would be expected to know to follow the solution). Step 3: Identify alternative solutions. Solution Pros Cons 1. 2. 3. . . . Step 4: Select the best solution. Why did you select this solution? Step 5: List a set of numbered step-by-step instructions to attain the solution. 1. 2. 3. . . . Step 6: Test the solution. Does this solution work? If not, how might you change the solution so it will work? 2 Chapter 2: 3. What is a constant? What is a variable? 4. Name the data type for each of the following constants. Explain your answer. a. 5.38 b. 87654 c. True d. A e. 707-434-5555 f. New York g. -389 h. 2.45E6 i. 48976.0 j. False 5. Evaluate the following equations, given the values A = 12, B = 3, C = 6, D = 2: a. F = A + B / C D ^ 2 b. F = (A + B) / C D ^ 2 c. F = A + B / (C D ^ 2) d. F = (A + B) MOD C e. F = (A + B) \ D ^ 2 3 Chapter 3 6. What are the tools of problem solving described in this chapter? 7. Why is it important to test a solution before coding the solution? 8. Draw an algorithm, and develop a flowchart and pseudo-code for a solution to determine a students final grade in college algebra class and indicate whether it is passing or failing. The final grade is calculated as the average of four marks. Grade Scale: A (90-100%) B (80-89%) C (70-79%) D (60-69%) F (<60%)