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 ====== Preface ======
-From biology to economics, algorithmic principles are found in numerous fields and are used to solve a wide range of problems, both old and new.
+From biology to economics, algorithmic principles are found in numerous fields and are used to solve a wide range of problems, both old and new. Most importantly, however, algorithms are essential in the field of computer science, with two primary tasks:
+    * determining what the mathematical problem is, and
+    * determining the optimal algorithm technique for the problem.
+Therefore, algorithmic ideas allow for clear expression of questions.