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Adding two polynomials using Linked List in C++.

Manisha Chand
Manisha Chand
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 28K+ Views

Adding two Polynomials using a Linked List in C++ Linked list is a data structure that stores each element as an object in a node of the list. Every node contains two parts data node and links to the next node. A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables and coefficients. For example, x^2 - 4x + 7. In the Polynomial linked list, the coefficients and exponents of the polynomial are defined as the data node of the list. For example, if the given Polynomial equation is: 4x7 + 12x2 + 45. Its representation in a linked list looks like: ...

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Binary Search a String in C++

Ravi Ranjan
Ravi Ranjan
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 5K+ Views

The binary search algorithm works on the divide-and-conquer principle as it keeps dividing the array in half before searching. To search for an element in an array using binary search, it should be sorted. In the sorted array, we find the middle element and compare it with the element that has to be searched, and based on the comparison, we either search in the left or right sub-array or return the middle element. In this article, we are given a sorted array of strings, and our task is to search for the given string using a binary search algorithm. ...

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Find the Longest Common Substring using Binary search and Rolling Hash

Farhan Muhamed
Farhan Muhamed
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 547 Views

In this article, we will explain the concept of rolling hash and find the longest common substring using binary search and rolling hash. We will also provide a C++ code implementation for the same. Rolling Hash of a String Problem Statement Algorithm to Find the Longest Common Substring C++ Code Implementation Time and Space Complexity Rolling Hash of a String Rolling hash is a cryptographic technique used to calculate the hash value of a string. In this, we ...

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Find the first, second and third minimum elements in an array in C++ program

Aman Kumar
Aman Kumar
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 684 Views

In this article, we need to identify the three minimum elements in an array: minimum, second minimum, and third minimum. We will look at two different approaches to solve this problem and compare their time complexity. Problem Statement Given an array of n elements, we need to find the first, second, and third minimum elements in the array. The first minimum is the minimum of the array's elements, the second is a minimum but larger than the first, and the third is a minimum but larger than the second. Let us see the following example scenario to understand the problem ...

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An in-place algorithm for String Transformation in C++

Nishu Kumari
Nishu Kumari
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 269 Views

We are given a string and need to move all characters at even positions to the end of the string while maintaining the original order of both even-positioned and odd-positioned characters. The transformation should be done in-place (without using extra space) and in O(n) time. Let's look at a few example scenarios to understand the problem clearly. Scenario 1 Input: T1u2t0o6r2i0a0l4s Output: Tutorials12062014 Explanation: Odd-positioned characters are T u t o r i a l s. Even-positioned characters are 1 2 0 6 2 0 1 4. We place the even-positioned characters at the end while keeping their ...

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Arrange consonants and vowels nodes in a linked list in C++?

Nishu Kumari
Nishu Kumari
Updated on 06-Aug-2025 274 Views

A singly linked list is a fundamental data structure that consists of nodes,  where each node contains a data field and a reference to the next node in the linked list. The next of the last node is null, indicating the end of the list. The given task is to rearrange the linked list in such a way that all the vowel nodes precede the consonants while maintaining the order of their arrival. Scenario Input: a -> b-> c -> d-> e-> f-> g-> h-> i Output: a-> e-> i-> b-> c-> d-> f-> g-> h To solve this problem, we ...

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Find the closest element in Binary Search Tree in C++

Farhan Muhamed
Farhan Muhamed
Updated on 05-Aug-2025 463 Views

In this article, we will learn to solve a popular problem that involves finding the closest element in a binary search tree (BST) to a given target value. There are two methods to solve this problem: Brute Force Method (Inorder Traversal) Optimized Method (DFS Traversal) Before moving to the solution, let's understand the problem statement in detail. Find the Closest Element in Binary Search Tree Given a binary search tree (BST) and a target value K, the task is to find a node in BST, whose value is ...

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Alternate Primes till N in C++?

Nishu Kumari
Nishu Kumari
Updated on 05-Aug-2025 2K+ Views

A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is divisible only by 1 and itself. Given a number N, our task is to print all alternate prime numbers up to N. This means we skip every second prime number and only print the 1st position, 3rd position, 5th position, and so on. Let's look at the example scenarios to understand the problem clearly: Scenario 1 Input: N = 15 Output: 2 5 11 Explanation: Prime numbers up to 15 are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 Taking alternate primes (1st, 3rd, 5th): 2, 5, 11 Scenario 2 ...

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Check if a line passes through the origin in C++

Akansha Kumari
Akansha Kumari
Updated on 05-Aug-2025 755 Views

In this article, we have a line and its coordinates are given. Our task is to check if this line passes through the origin or not. The basic two-point form of a straight line is given by: $$ \frac{y - y_1}{y_2 - y_1} = \frac{x - x_1}{x_2 - x_1} + c $$ For the above line to pass through the origin, put x = 0, y = 0, and c = 0. The formula for a straight line to pass through the origin can be given by: $$ y_1(x_2 - x_1) = x_1(y_2 - y_1) $$ Here are some ...

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Find square root of number upto given precision using binary search in C++

Farhan Muhamed
Farhan Muhamed
Updated on 04-Aug-2025 2K+ Views

In this article, we will learn how to find the square root of a number up to a given precision by using binary search algorithm and implement it in C++. Before dive into the concept, make sure that you have a basic understanding of binary search algorithm. Square Root of a Number Upto a Given Precision In this problem, you are given a positive floating point number N and a positive integer P. The task is to find the square root of N up to P decimal places using binary search. Scenario 1 Input: N = ...

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