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Binary Search Tree to Greater Sum Tree

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2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Traverse right subtree first.
  2. 02Maintain a running sum of visited values.
  3. 03Add current node value to the sum.
  4. 04Replace current node value with that sum.
  5. 05Traverse the left subtree.

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  • How would you implement this iteratively?

    Tests: implementation extension

  • What duplicate-key policy should you clarify?

    Tests: follow-up reasoning

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