What is a problem
A problem is a discrepancy between what is required and what exists.
What is a solution
A solution is a procedure consisting of a set of instructions that, if followed in order, achieve the required result.
Steps in Problem Solving
Defining diagram
a table used to show what a algorithm should look like
Define a variable
a named storage location whose contents can be change
Define a constant
a data item with name and value that remains the same during the execution of a program
Literal
A literal is a value written exactly as it is meant to be interpreted