Let Gbe a simple planar graph containing no triangles. (i) Using Euler's formula, show that G contains a vertex of degree at most 3. (ii) Use induction to deduce that Gis 4-colourable. (In fact, it can be proved that G is 3-colourable.)

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Let Gbe a simple planar graph containing no triangles.
(i) Using Euler's formula, show that G contains a vertex of degree at most 3.
(ii) Use induction to deduce that Gis 4-colourable.
(In fact, it can be proved that G is 3-colourable.)
Transcribed Image Text:Let Gbe a simple planar graph containing no triangles. (i) Using Euler's formula, show that G contains a vertex of degree at most 3. (ii) Use induction to deduce that Gis 4-colourable. (In fact, it can be proved that G is 3-colourable.)
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