Solution: Perfect Squares
Explore how to solve the perfect squares problem by applying number theory theorems. Learn to use the Four-Square and Three-Square theorems and implement a check-and-decide approach for efficient solution.
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Statement
Given an integer, n, return the least number of perfect square numbers that sum to n.
A perfect square is an integer that is the square of an integer. In other words, it is an integer that is the result of multiplying a whole integer by itself. For example,
, , , and are perfect squares, but , , and are not.
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