An Algorithm Is a Systematic Pattern of Reasoning That

question 70

Multiple Choice

An algorithm is a systematic pattern of reasoning that

• A) leads to a correct solution if followed.
• B) generates multiple,possible solutions to test.
• C) followed a preprogrammed series of shortcuts.
• D) records individual trials and errors.

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Definitions:

Positive Exponents

Indicate how many times a number, the base, is to be multiplied by itself.

Expression

A combination of symbols that represent values or operations in mathematics.

Z

Often represents a variable in mathematics or denotes the set of all integers in number theory.

Evaluate

To calculate the value of an algebraic expression by substituting variables with numerical values.