Practice First Problem: Strings Of Parentheses (21.1.2) - Catalan Numbers - Derivation of Closed Form Formula
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First Problem: Strings of Parentheses

Practice - First Problem: Strings of Parentheses

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

List three valid strings of parentheses for n=2.

💡 Hint: Think about how parentheses can be paired.

Question 2 Easy

How many opening and closing parentheses does a valid string of length 4 have?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance required.

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Question 1

What defines a valid string of parentheses?

💡 Hint: Check if any opening is left unmatched.

Question 2

How many valid configurations exist for n=3?

3
5
7

💡 Hint: Consider how parentheses can pair properly.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the total number of valid parentheses arrangements for n=5. Explain your steps.

💡 Hint: Use the Catalan number formula appropriately.

Challenge 2 Hard

Derive the reflection mapping for a bad sequence of n=4. Explore its implications.

💡 Hint: Start at the first negative partial sum and trace the sequence.

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