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explain the concept of 'divide and conquer'.
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divide and conquer is an algorithmic strategy in which a complex problem is broken down into smaller, more manageable sub-problems. then these sub-problems are each solved to create a solution to the larger problem. this is often done recursively, meaning that each sub-problem is broken down further until it can be solved. after a solution is found for each of these smaller problems, the solutions are combined to find the solution to the original problem.
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