You have been asked to solve below linear equation problem with multiple variables:

$2$a $+7$b $-5$c $+$d $=0$

where a$,$ b$,$c$,$ and d are integers in the range $[-20,20]($equation can have more than one solution$)$

You have decided to solve this question using genetic algorithm. Show all the steps involved in solving this using Genetic Algorithm.

Number each of your steps, and provide appropriate title to those steps. $($No need to get the final solution, just the first iteration of

each step involved in the algorithm$)$

Most likely representation of chromosome could be a list with $4$ integers with each integer representing variables a$,$b$,$c

or d$.$ For example $[3,2,3,1]$ would imply a$=3,$b$=2,$c$=3,$d$=1.$

Generate random population $($list of lists$)$

Fitness function $-$ use a fitness function $($most likely f$($x$)=2$a $+7$b $-5$c $+$d$)$ and calculate the fitness of each individual

Apply some selection criteria based on fitness value $($could be roulette or the best fit etc.$)$ to come up with initial

population

Apply crossover and mutation $($how students chose to incorporate crossover and mutation may differ but it should be

consistent$)$