Beginning Problem-Solving Concepts for the Computer

Chapter 2

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Objectives
1. Differentiate between variables and constants. 2. Differentiate between character, numeric, and logical data types. 3. Identify operators, operands, and resultants. 4. Identify and use functions. 5. Identify and use operators according to their placement in the hierarchy chart. 6. Set up and evaluate expressions and equations using variables, constants, operators, and the hierarchy of operations.
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Figure 2.1 Important Concepts to Learn

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Table 2.1 Constants and Variables on the Computer

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Table 2.1 Constants and Variables on the Computer

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Table 2.2 Incorrect Variable Names

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Figure 2.2 Processing Data How a Computer Balances a Checkbook

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Table 2.3 Data Types and Their Data Sets

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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types

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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types

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Table 2.5 Functions

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Table 2.5 Functions

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Table 2.5 Functions

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Table 2.5 Functions

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Table 2.6 Operators and Their Computer Symbols

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Table 2.6 Operators and Their Computer Symbols

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Table 2.6 Operators and Their Computer Symbols

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical Operators

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical Operators

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical Operators

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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations

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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations

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Table 2.9 Expressions and Equations

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Evaluating a Mathematical Expression

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Evaluating a Relational Expression

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Evaluating a Logical Expression

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Evaluating an Equation That Uses Both Relational and Logical Operators

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Developing a Table of All Possible Resultants of a Logical Expression

One unknownA. Two combinations: A can be either True or False. Two unknownsA and B. Four combinations: B can be either True or False for each value of A.

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Developing a Table of All Possible Resultants of a Logical Expression

Three unknownsA, B, and C. Eight combinations

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Developing a Table of All Possible Resultants of a Logical Expression

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