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Remove exactly k consecutive elements from an array to balance the sum of values at even and odd indices.
The resulting array must satisfy sum(even_indices) == sum(odd_indices).
Return the smallest starting index of the removed window, or -1 if impossible.
What This Tests
Efficiently evaluating sliding windows using prefix sums.
Handling index parity shifts when subarrays are removed.
Mathematical reasoning regarding cumulative sums and constraints.
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Prefix Sum
Sliding Window
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