Alexandra wants to create a math game ... How is Alexandra getting the program to solve mathematical problems?

• A. Using a prebuilt solver
• B. Writing an algorithm consisting of step-by-step instructions to solve equations
• C. Using a database of equations
• D. Copying from a template

Answer: (B)

Designing an algorithm—the program follows a precise sequence of steps to solve problems. Alexandra would outline how to read the input, apply the math rules in the correct order, handle special cases, and return the result. This step-by-step procedure is what lets the game compute answers directly, rather than relying on a ready-made solver or simply storing equations. A database of equations wouldn’t generate new solutions, and copying from a template wouldn’t teach the program how to solve problems on its own.