In the first example, (1,2,1,4,1,3,4) is one shortest sequence consistent with the given hints.
- Hint (1,2) comes from starting at the 3rd element and heading left.
- Hint (3,4) comes from starting at the 6th element and heading right.
- Hint (1,4,3) comes from starting at the 3rd element and heading right.
- Hint (3,1,4,2) comes from starting at the 6th element and heading left.
- Hint (1,2,4,3) comes from starting at the 1st element and heading right.