{"id":"brute-force-deletion-over-analytical","text":"`can_equal_frequency` uses O(n^2) brute-force simulation (try every single deletion) rather than an analytical O(n) approach, deliberately trading efficiency for correctness — this problem is notorious for edge-case bugs in analytical solutions.","truth_value":"IN","source":"entries/2026/06/06/remove-letter-to-equalize-frequency-solution.md","source_url":"","source_hash":"","justifications":[],"dependents":[],"metadata":{},"created_at":"","updated_at":"","reviewed_at":"","verified_at":"","retracted_at":"","explanation":{"steps":[{"node":"brute-force-deletion-over-analytical","truth_value":"IN","reason":"premise"}]}}