Algorithm to Pair Even Boolean Array Elements

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The discussion centers on creating an algorithm to pair boolean array elements, specifically targeting arrays with an even number of true values. The proposed solution involves calculating the N/2-th true value from a given address, ensuring that each true value is paired with another true value at equal distances in a cyclic manner. This approach eliminates the need for storing previous choices, making it suitable for use in cellular automata. The algorithm guarantees that calling it with one true value will return its paired counterpart consistently.

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Suppose an array of booleans with an even number of true values. I need an algorithm that, given an address containing a true (say, 3), returns the address of another true (say, 25), such that if I call the algorithm for 25, it returns 3. No storage of old choices are allowed since this algorithm will be used in a cellular automaton.

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If you know, or count, the number of true values, call it N, then if the function returns the address of the N/2 th true value after the starting value counting cyclically, then each true value will pair with a true value the same number of places above and below.
 
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