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Rules to Problem Solving

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Rule #1: Don't assume you understand the problem

This is one of the classic mistakes of problem solving - you think you understand what's going on, but you didn't look deep enough or get enough information to really get it. Before starting to solve any problem, be sure you spend some time and be absolutely sure you understand exactly what's going in.

Rule #2: Don't assume that the person who reported the problem understands the problem either