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Search a node in BST

Given a matrix of size r*c. Traverse the matrix in spiral form.

• GFG

The idea is to use the fact that the given tree is a BST. So, instead of transverting every node, we can use the binary search algorithm. {: .prompt-tip }

• Time Complexity : O(m*n)
• Space Complexity : O(1)

bool search(Node* root, int x) {

    if (!root) return false;

    while(root){
        if(root->data == x)
            return true;

         if(root->data < x)
            root = root->right;
         else
            root = root->left;
    }

    return false;
}