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What is an algorithm?

a blue-print for completing a task

What are the main parts of an algorithm?

1. input


2. steps


3. output

What is the input?

tools required to complete a task

What are the steps?

instructions to complete the task in chronological order

What is the output?

the end result

Who are algorithms used by?

various agents

What must algorithms always do?

produce output of state that there is no solution

Algorithms are guaranteed to work how much of the time?

100%

When writing an algorithm in a natural language, it is helpful to use what?

nouns instead of pronouns

How many algorithms can solve one specific problem?

many