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Once the problem is understood, the next step in the problem solution process is to develop a plan to solve it. Memory plays an important part in even the most creative thinking. It is almost impossible to generate ideas or plans with little to no background knowledge. Although mere memory is not enough to create new ideas, such ideas must be based on experience and acquired knowledge. When devising a plan to solve a problem, here are some things to consider:

1 Have I seen a similar or slightly different problem before?

2 Is there a very general equation or theorem which applies to this type of problem?

3 Can the problem be restated or simplified?

4 If I cannot solve the problem, can I solve a related problem?

5 Can part of the problem be solved? What data are lacking to solve the rest of the problem? Did I use all of the data given?