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Problem: Matchsticks to Square

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30 min
Explore how to apply backtracking algorithms to solve the matchsticks to square problem. Learn how to assess if given matchsticks can form a perfect square using every stick once without breaking them. This lesson helps you understand problem constraints, logic structuring, and builds skills to implement an efficient backtracking solution suitable for coding interviews.

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Given an integer array, matchsticks, where matchsticks[i] is the length of the ithith matchstick. Use every single matchstick to create a square. No stick should be broken, although they can be connected, and each matchstick can only be used once.

Return TRUE if we can make this square; otherwise, return FALSE.

Constraints:

  • 11 \leq matchsticks.length 15\leq 15

  • 11 \leq matchsticks[i] 103\leq 10^3

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Problem: Matchsticks to Square

Medium
30 min
Explore how to apply backtracking algorithms to solve the matchsticks to square problem. Learn how to assess if given matchsticks can form a perfect square using every stick once without breaking them. This lesson helps you understand problem constraints, logic structuring, and builds skills to implement an efficient backtracking solution suitable for coding interviews.

Statement

Given an integer array, matchsticks, where matchsticks[i] is the length of the ithith matchstick. Use every single matchstick to create a square. No stick should be broken, although they can be connected, and each matchstick can only be used once.

Return TRUE if we can make this square; otherwise, return FALSE.

Constraints:

  • 11 \leq matchsticks.length 15\leq 15

  • 11 \leq matchsticks[i] 103\leq 10^3