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Minimum Cuts to Divide a Circle

Explore how to calculate the minimum number of straight cuts required to divide a circle into n equal slices. Understand the geometric definitions of valid cuts and apply logic to solve this problem efficiently.

Statement

Given an integer n, determine the minimum number of cuts required to divide the circle into n equal slices. A valid cut in a circle is defined as one of the following:

  1. A cut is represented by a straight line that passes through the circle’s center and touches two points on its edge.

  2. A cut is represented by a straight ...