# Find both the minimum and maximum of the list in a single pass using O(1) extra space

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Find both the minimum and maximum of the list in a single pass using O(1) extra space. Initialize min_val and max_val to the first element, then loop through updating them. Print the result in the format: Min: X, Max: Y

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