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Demonstrate the correctness of Dekker’s algorithm.a. Show that mutual exclusion is enforce...

Demonstrate the correctness of Dekker’s algorithm.

a. Show that mutual exclusion is enforced. Hint: Show that when Pi enters its critical section, the following expression is true:

flag[i] and (not flag[1 – i])

b. Show that a process requiring access to its critical section will not be delayed indefinitely. Hint: Consider the following cases: (1) A single process is attempting to enter the critical section; (2) both processes are attempting to enter the critical section, and (2a) turn = 0 and flag[0] = false, and (2b) turn = 0 and flag[0] = true.

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