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George Polya
's
How to Solve It
suggests the following steps when solving a mathematical problem.
First, you have to
understand the problem
.
After understanding, then
make a plan
.
Carry out the plan
.
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
.