A systematic, step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution to a problem of a certain type is called __________
A) trial and error.
B) an algorithm.
C) means-end analysis.
D) working backwards.

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution to a problem of a certain type. Trial and error involves randomly trying solutions until one is successful, means-end analysis involves breaking down a problem into smaller sub-problems, and working backwards involves starting from the end result and figuring out the steps needed to get there. None of these approaches guarantee a solution like an algorithm does.

A Systematic, Step-By-Step Procedure That Guarantees a Solution to a Problem