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README: Explanation of canArrange Function Across Languages

This README provides a step-by-step explanation of the canArrange function, implemented in various programming languages: C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go. Each language follows the same logic to solve the problem, with language-specific syntax variations. The purpose of the function is to determine if the elements of an array can be arranged into pairs such that the sum of each pair is divisible by a given integer k.

General Steps for All Languages

1. Initialize a Frequency Array:

   • We create an array (remainderFreq) to store the frequency of remainders when the array elements are divided by k. This array has a size of k, as there are k possible remainders (from 0 to k-1).

2. Calculate Remainders:

   • Iterate over each element in the input array and calculate its remainder when divided by k. To ensure non-negative remainders (especially for negative numbers), we apply the formula:
     remainder = (num % k + k) % k
   • Update the frequency of this remainder in the remainderFreq array.

3. Check Pairing Condition:

   • Now, for the array to form valid pairs where the sum is divisible by k, specific conditions must be satisfied:
     • Remainder 0: Elements with a remainder of 0 can only be paired among themselves. Therefore, the count of elements with remainder 0 must be even.
     • Other Remainders: For every remainder i, there must be an equal number of elements with remainder k-i. This is because elements with remainder i need to pair with elements whose remainder is k-i to make their sum divisible by k.

4. Return True or False:

   • If all pairing conditions are met, the function returns true; otherwise, it returns false.

Language-Specific Explanations

C++ Code

1. Frequency Array Initialization:

   • Use a vector of size k to store the remainder frequencies.

2. Loop Through Array:

   • Use a range-based loop to iterate through the array, calculate the remainder, and increment the appropriate index in remainderFreq.

3. Check Conditions:

   • Iterate from 0 to k/2 to verify the pairing conditions, ensuring that elements with remainder 0 can pair among themselves and that for every remainder i, the frequency matches that of k-i.

Java Code

1. Frequency Array Initialization:

   • Use an integer array to store remainder frequencies.

2. Loop Through Array:

   • Use an enhanced for loop to iterate through the array, calculate the remainder, and increment the corresponding frequency in the array.

3. Check Conditions:

   • Similar to C++, iterate from 0 to k/2 to check the pairing conditions. Ensure remainder 0 pairs among itself, and for other remainders, frequencies match between i and k-i.

JavaScript Code

1. Frequency Array Initialization:

   • Use an array of size k initialized with 0 using new Array(k).fill(0).

2. Loop Through Array:

   • Iterate through the array using a for...of loop, compute the remainder, and update the remainder frequency.

3. Check Conditions:

   • Use a for loop from 0 to Math.floor(k / 2) to verify the pairing conditions as described in the general steps.

Python Code

1. Frequency Array Initialization:

   • Use a list of size k initialized to 0 for storing the remainder frequencies.

2. Loop Through Array:

   • Use a for loop to iterate through the array, compute the remainder, and update the frequency.

3. Check Conditions:

   • Use a loop from 0 to k//2 to check if elements with remainder 0 can pair with themselves and ensure the pairing condition holds for all other remainders.

Go Code

1. Frequency Array Initialization:

   • Use a slice to store remainder frequencies. Initialize this slice with a length of k.

2. Loop Through Array:

   • Use a for loop with a range over the array, calculate the remainder, and increment the appropriate index in the remainder frequency slice.

3. Check Conditions:

   • Loop from 0 to k/2 to ensure the remainder pairing conditions are met, similar to other languages.

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Each of these implementations achieves the same result using language-specific constructs, ensuring that all elements in the array can be paired such that their sum is divisible by k. The logic remains consistent across all languages, with minor variations in syntax.