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How to Solve It
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How to Solve It

George Polya's How to Solve It suggests the following steps when solving a mathematical problem.
  1. First, you have to understand the problem.
  2. After understanding, then make a plan.
  3. Carry out the plan.
  4. Look back on your work. How could it be better?

His book contains a dictionary-style set of strategies, but is not a cook-book. See also heuristic.

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