16.1 - Basic Insert Operation
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Practice Questions
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What happens when we try to insert a value into an empty tree?
💡 Hint: Think about what the first node in a tree would be.
What should we do if the value we want to insert already exists in the tree?
💡 Hint: What would happen if there were two of the same values?
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What is the primary purpose of the insert operation in a search tree?
💡 Hint: Think about why we want to keep certain values where they are.
True or False: Inserting a duplicate value into a search tree will succeed.
💡 Hint: Consider what the term 'duplicate' signifies.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a search tree with values 30, 20, and 40, where would a new value of 25 be placed?
💡 Hint: Visualize or draw the tree to see where 25 fits.
Describe a scenario where inserting a node creates an imbalance in a search tree. How could this be rectified?
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of balance in tree structures.
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