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Tech Fact

Ada Lovelace is credited for the evolution of the concept of algorithm.

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Write any three characteristics of a good algorithm.
a. ________________________________________________________________________________

b. ________________________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________________

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A problem-solving technique is a collection of sequential steps to solve a problem.
Algorithm is a set of steps in a sequential manner to solve a problem or to complete a task.
Algorithm is commonly used for performing data processing, mathematical operations,
manipulating data and searching for a particular data.

Flowchart is a graphical representation of the sequence of operations in an information
system or program.
Flowcharts are used in analysing, designing, documenting or managing a process or
program in various fields.

Flowcharts provide better understanding of a problem.

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