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Problem: Missing Number

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30 min
Explore how to find the missing number in an array containing distinct values within a given range by applying cyclic sort concepts. This lesson guides you through understanding the problem constraints, recognizing patterns in the data, and implementing an efficient solution without duplicates. You will learn to reorder and analyze elements logically to detect the absent number, preparing you to tackle similar missing number challenges in coding interviews.

Statement

Given an array, nums, containing nn distinct numbers in the range [0,n][0, n], return the only number in the range that is missing from the array.

Constraints:

  • n=n = nums.length
  • 1n1031 \leq n \leq 10^3
  • 00 \leq nums[i] n\leq n
  • There are no duplicates in the array.
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Problem: Missing Number

Medium
30 min
Explore how to find the missing number in an array containing distinct values within a given range by applying cyclic sort concepts. This lesson guides you through understanding the problem constraints, recognizing patterns in the data, and implementing an efficient solution without duplicates. You will learn to reorder and analyze elements logically to detect the absent number, preparing you to tackle similar missing number challenges in coding interviews.

Statement

Given an array, nums, containing nn distinct numbers in the range [0,n][0, n], return the only number in the range that is missing from the array.

Constraints:

  • n=n = nums.length
  • 1n1031 \leq n \leq 10^3
  • 00 \leq nums[i] n\leq n
  • There are no duplicates in the array.