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Change Algorithm 3 so that the binary search procedure
Chapter 2, Problem 26E(choose chapter or problem)
Change Algorithm 3 so that the binary search procedure compares \(x\) to \(a_{m}\) at each stage of the algorithm, with the algorithm terminating if \(x=a_{m}\). What advantage does this version of the algorithm have?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
x
a_m
x = a_m
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Change Algorithm 3 so that the binary search procedure compares \(x\) to \(a_{m}\) at each stage of the algorithm, with the algorithm terminating if \(x=a_{m}\). What advantage does this version of the algorithm have?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
x
a_m
x = a_m
ANSWER:
SOLUTION
Step 1
In this problem, we are asked to alter the given algorithm so that the binary search procedure compares x to am at each stage of the algorithm,with the algorithm terminating if x=am .