Solution: Perfect Squares
Explore how to solve the least number of perfect squares summing to a given integer by applying the Four-Square and Three-Square theorems. Understand the step-by-step mathematical approach that avoids brute force and optimizes performance for coding interviews.
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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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