# Sets characterized by missing sums and differences

@article{Zhao2011SetsCB,
title={Sets characterized by missing sums and differences},
author={Yufei Zhao},
journal={Journal of Number Theory},
year={2011},
volume={131},
pages={2107-2134}
}
• Yufei Zhao
• Published 12 November 2009
• Mathematics
• Journal of Number Theory
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