1.Two sum

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1.Two sum

Given an array of integers nums and an integer target, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to target.

You may assume that each input would have exactly one solution, and you may not use the same element twice.

You can return the answer in any order


Example 1:

Input: nums = [2,7,11,15], target = 9
Output: [0,1]
Explanation: Because nums[0] + nums[1] == 9, we return [0, 1].
Example 2:

Input: nums = [3,2,4], target = 6
Output: [1,2]
Example 3:

Input: nums = [3,3], target = 6
Output: [0,1]


Python Solution To solve the problem we will be using Python dictionary, they work like associative arrays and consist of key-value pairs.

class Solution:
    def twoSum(self, nums, target):
        hashmap = {}
        for i,n in enumerate(nums):
            diff = target - nums[i]
            if diff in hashmap:
                return [hashmap[diff], i]
            hashmap[n] = i