Solution: Perfect Squares
Explore how to determine the minimum perfect squares summing to a number by applying the Four-Square and Three-Square theorems. This lesson helps you understand a fast algorithmic approach to solve the problem without exhaustive search, preparing you for interview questions involving math and geometry.
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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,
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