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Minimum Cuts to Divide a Circle

Explore how to calculate the minimum number of cuts required to divide a circle into equal slices based on given constraints. Understand geometric definitions of valid cuts and apply logical problem-solving to find efficient solutions within coding challenges.

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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 ...