Reaching Points

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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. 01Reverse from target
  2. 02Subtract the smaller coordinate in bulk
  3. 03Use modulo when both remain above source
  4. 04Handle source boundary exactly
  5. 05State logarithmic behavior

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • Why is the previous move unique?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

  • Why is the boundary divisibility check needed?

    Tests: correctness reasoning

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