Final answer:
To pop the front element off the chain in a linear linked structure, follow these steps.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a linear linked structure, the front element can be popped off by following these steps:
- Check if the structure is empty to avoid errors.
- Create a temporary pointer variable and set it equal to the first element in the structure.
- Set the first element in the structure to be the second element.
- Delete the temporary pointer variable.
By following these steps, you can remove the front element from a linear linked structure.