A prescribed problem-solving strategy that always leads to the correct solution in problems with a single correct solution is a(n) _____, while a problem-solving strategy that does not always lead to the correct solution is a(n) _____.

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An algorithm is a set of instructions/rules that, if followed correctly, will always lead to the correct solution. On the other hand, a heuristic is a problem-solving strategy that may not always lead to the correct solution, but can simplify or speed up the problem-solving process. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it correctly identifies the two types of problem-solving strategies and their respective characteristics.

A Prescribed Problem-Solving Strategy That Always Leads to the Correct