Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Data Abstractions - Chapter Review Problems - Page 410: 21

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To reverse two adjacent entries on one of the stacks using the given constraints, you can follow the following algorithm: 1. Let's assume the three stacks are named Stack A, Stack B, and Stack C. 2. Initially, the entries are arranged in the following manner: - Stack A: [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, ...] - Stack B: [] - Stack C: [] 3. Move the entries from Stack A to Stack B until you reach the two adjacent entries you want to reverse. Keep track of the entries moved in a temporary stack, let's call it Temp Stack. 4. Once you reach the two adjacent entries, move them to Stack C while maintaining their order. Now, the entries in Stack C will be reversed. 5. Move the remaining entries from Temp Stack back to Stack A, maintaining their original order. 6. Finally, move the entries from Stack C back to Stack A, reversing them again to restore the original order. 7. The final arrangement of the stacks will be: - Stack A: [a, b, c, d, e, f, g, ...] (with the two adjacent entries reversed) - Stack B: [] - Stack C: [] By following this algorithm, you can reverse two adjacent entries on one of the stacks while adhering to the given constraints.
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