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The definition
A prefix sum array stores cumulative sums. Define as the sum of the first elements: for For example, if , then .
Notice is a boundary case. It represents "sum of zero elements." This makes the formula for range sums cleaner, as you'll see next. Understanding this concept will help you solve more complex problems.
