Practice Deleting a Leaf Node - 16.2.1 | 16. Insertion in a Search Tree | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What happens when you delete a leaf node?

💡 Hint: Think about a node with no children.

Question 2

Easy

Define a predecessor in a binary search tree.

💡 Hint: This node has no right child.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the first step when deleting a leaf node?

  • Remove it directly
  • Replace it with its child
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think of a node with no connections.

Question 2

True or False: A node with two children can be deleted by simply removing it.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what needs to be preserved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the binary search tree with the following structure: 30 (root), 20 (left), 40 (right), 10 (left of 20). If you delete 20, what adjustments need to be made?

💡 Hint: Pay attention to the position of 10.

Question 2

In terms of performance, how does maintaining a balanced search tree affect delete operations? Discuss your findings.

💡 Hint: Reflect on tree height and its impact on performance.

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