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Number of Subsequences That Satisfy the Given Sum Condition

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1Give yourself 5 minutes
2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Sort values
  2. 02Precompute powers of two
  3. 03Use left and right pointers
  4. 04Count free middle choices when valid
  5. 05Move right otherwise

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • Why are middle elements free choices?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

  • What breaks if the array is unsorted?

    Tests: follow-up reasoning

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