When you create an algorithm, you need to include precise, step-by-step instructions. This means you will need to break down the task or problem into smaller steps. We call this process decomposition.

Start by setting the counter to the middle position in the list. If the value held there is a match, the search ends. If the value at the midpoint is less than the value to be found, the list is ...

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