The following submission rules apply For those questions re

The following submission rules apply:

·    For those questions requiring programs, the solutions must be implemented using JavaScript or Java.

o Appropriate self-documenting comments in the source code are mandatory, consistent with good programming practices.

o Solutions must be provided in plain text so that formatting is not lost.

·    All answers must be provided in this document.

·    Sources must be given accurate and complete citations sufficient for the instructor to find and confirm them.

1 Reformulate the Backtrack procedure so that it halts when the first goal is reached.

Solution

here we have 3 goal states.

1.For those questions requiring programs, the solutions must be implemented using JavaScript or Java.

under this we have two subrules

2.All answers must be provided in this document.

3.Sources must be given accurate and complete citations sufficient for the instructor to find and confirm them.

The back tracking procedure must halt when the first goal is reached otherwise has to continue with other goals.

the procedure is like this

start

while(!submitted)

for each goal in submission procedure

check for subtasks or rules

if (any) for each subrule

check for the true value   

return value

end for

else check the true value of the goal itself

if(value==true) halt and submitted=true

else continue(undo current move)

end for

end while

if submitted=false, none of the goals are met.