Combinations
A Backtracking Problem
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Problem Statement:
Given two integers n and k, return all possible combinations of k numbers out of 1 ... n.
You may return the answer in any order.
Example :
Input: n = 4, k = 2
Output:
[ [2,4], [3,4], [2,3], [1,2], [1,3], [1,4], ]
Solution:
- NOTE: I highly recommend going through the Backtracking chapters in the order they are given in the Index page to get the most out of it and be able to build a rock-solid understanding.
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Don't forget to take in-depth look at the other backtracking problems because that is what would make you comfortable with using the backtracking template and master the art of Backtracking:
- Letter Case Permutation
- Power Set
- All Paths Between Two Nodes
- Word Search
- Sudoku
- N-Queens
- Word Square
- Generate Parentheses
Instructor:
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