Freeflows
Sum of Squares for 49
The integer 49 can be written as the sum of smaller perfect squares in a variety of ways. One such way includes six terms: $ 25 + 9 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 $. If each term has a value between 0 and 49, what is the fewest number of perfect square terms smaller than 49 that can be added together for a sum of 49?
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