18.7 - Efficient Height Management
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Practice Questions
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What does a slope of -1 indicate in a binary search tree?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of slope.
What is the main purpose of performing rotations in BSTs?
💡 Hint: Consider why tree operations can slow down.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What action do we take if the slope of a tree node is -2?
💡 Hint: Think about which direction needs to be adjusted first.
True or False: A slope of 0 means both the left and right subtrees are of equal height.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of slope.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a series of insertions into a binary search tree, track the changes in slopes and the necessary rotations needed after each insertion.
💡 Hint: Document each step with a simple tree diagram.
Create a balanced binary search tree with a specific set of nodes and explain how to maintain its balance through rotations during subsequent operations.
💡 Hint: Focus on tree height and slopes after each alteration.
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