Consider the Regular Expression $a ( a \mid b ) ^ { * } b$

question 9

Essay

Consider the regular expression $a ( a \mid b ) ^ { * } b$
(a) Describe the language defined by this expression.
(b) Design a finite-state automaton to accept the language defined by the expression.

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Definitions:

Initial Value

The beginning amount or worth of an object, financial asset, or parameter before it undergoes any changes.

Final Value

An alternative term for future value,indicating the amount of money an investment will grow to at a future date, based on specified conditions.

Airfares

The cost of a passenger flight ticket.

Winnipeg

A city in Canada, known as the capital of the province of Manitoba, with a diverse economy and cultural scene.