Two Sum
Given an integer array nums and an integer target, return the indices of the two numbers such that they add up to target.
You may assume that each input has exactly one solution, and you may not use the same element twice.
Return the indices in any order.
Example 1
Input
4 2 7 11 15 9
Output
0 1
Explanation
nums[0] + nums[1] = 2 + 7 = 9, which equals the target.
Example 2
Input
3 3 2 4 6
Output
1 2
Explanation
nums[1] + nums[2] = 2 + 4 = 6.
Constraints
Hints:
Hint 1
For every element, determine what number is needed to reach the target.
Hint 2
Store previously seen numbers and their indices in a Hash Map. Before inserting the current number, check whether its complement (target − current number) already exists.
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Published
Jul 29, 2026
Last updated
Aug 6, 2026
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