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How do you pop the front element off the chain in a linear linked structure?

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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:

  1. Check if the structure is empty to avoid errors.
  2. Create a temporary pointer variable and set it equal to the first element in the structure.
  3. Set the first element in the structure to be the second element.
  4. Delete the temporary pointer variable.

By following these steps, you can remove the front element from a linear linked structure.

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