Among a group of 5 people, is it possible for everyone to be friends with exactly 2 of the people in the group? What about 3 of the people in the group?

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Among a group of 5 people, is it possible for everyone to be friends
with exactly 2 of the people in the group? What about 3 of the people
in the group?
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