Print all subsequences in an array with sum = K and no repitition of elements

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  1. 01Clarify reuse and sign constraints
  2. 02Sort to group duplicates
  3. 03Choose or skip via indexed DFS
  4. 04Skip equal values at one depth
  5. 05Emit only target-sum paths

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • Why skip duplicates only at one depth?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

  • When is sum pruning invalid?

    Tests: follow-up reasoning

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