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Greedy Algorithms using Python
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Greedy Algorithms using Python

Greedy Algorithms using Python

1. Greedy Algorithms: Overview and Examples
2. Greedy on Arrays
3. Greedy on Graphs

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Euclidean Algorithm

Let’s create a Euclidean algorithm for searching x and y for some integers a and b that

ax + by = gcd(a,b),

where gcd() is the greatest common divisor of a and b.

Searching for gcd(a,b)

We’ll use the fact that gcd(a, b) = gcd(b, a-b), where a >= b. Let’s be greedy and subtract each time as much as possible. The result will be:

gcd(a, b) = gcd(b, a%b)

The algorithm of gcd(a, b) stops when b=0, and the answer is a.

Euclidean Algorithm Realization

Let x and y be the solution of equation ax+by = gcd(a,b) and x1 and y1 are soltion for gcd(b, a%b) = b * x1+a%b*y1. After changing we'll get that `gcd(b, a%b) = b * x1+a%by1 = bx1 + (a - b*a//b)y1 = ay1 + b(x1-a//by1).

Since gcd(a,b) = gcd(b, a%b), multipliers near a and b are equal, so:

x = y1

y = x1-a//b*y1.

We'll use this fact in the algorithm.

Taak

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Complete the Euclidean Algorithm and test it.

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Euclidean Algorithm

Let’s create a Euclidean algorithm for searching x and y for some integers a and b that

ax + by = gcd(a,b),

where gcd() is the greatest common divisor of a and b.

Searching for gcd(a,b)

We’ll use the fact that gcd(a, b) = gcd(b, a-b), where a >= b. Let’s be greedy and subtract each time as much as possible. The result will be:

gcd(a, b) = gcd(b, a%b)

The algorithm of gcd(a, b) stops when b=0, and the answer is a.

Euclidean Algorithm Realization

Let x and y be the solution of equation ax+by = gcd(a,b) and x1 and y1 are soltion for gcd(b, a%b) = b * x1+a%b*y1. After changing we'll get that `gcd(b, a%b) = b * x1+a%by1 = bx1 + (a - b*a//b)y1 = ay1 + b(x1-a//by1).

Since gcd(a,b) = gcd(b, a%b), multipliers near a and b are equal, so:

x = y1

y = x1-a//b*y1.

We'll use this fact in the algorithm.

Taak

Swipe to start coding

Complete the Euclidean Algorithm and test it.

Oplossing

Switch to desktopSchakel over naar desktop voor praktijkervaringGa verder vanaf waar je bent met een van de onderstaande opties
Was alles duidelijk?

Hoe kunnen we het verbeteren?

Bedankt voor je feedback!

Sectie 1. Hoofdstuk 4
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