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Java-based LeetCode algorithm problem solutions, regularly updated
991\. Broken Calculator
Medium
There is a broken calculator that has the integer `startValue` on its display initially. In one operation, you can:
* multiply the number on display by `2`, or
* subtract `1` from the number on display.
Given two integers `startValue` and `target`, return _the minimum number of operations needed to display_ `target` _on the calculator_.
**Example 1:**
**Input:** startValue = 2, target = 3
**Output:** 2
**Explanation:** Use double operation and then decrement operation {2 -> 4 -> 3}.
**Example 2:**
**Input:** startValue = 5, target = 8
**Output:** 2
**Explanation:** Use decrement and then double {5 -> 4 -> 8}.
**Example 3:**
**Input:** startValue = 3, target = 10
**Output:** 3
**Explanation:** Use double, decrement and double {3 -> 6 -> 5 -> 10}.
**Constraints:**
* 1 <= x, y <= 109