Ouestion 3 (a) Suppose that T is a tree with n vertices, two of which have degrees r and s, respectively, where r2s2 2. Prove that T has at least r+s-2 vertices of degree one.

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(f) Prove that a planar graph with n 2 4 vertices in which every vertex has degree at least 2 has at
least 4 vertices.
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(a) Suppose that T is a tree with n vertices, two of which have degrees r and s, respectively, where
r2s2 2. Prove that T has at least r+s-2 vertices of degree one.
Transcribed Image Text:(f) Prove that a planar graph with n 2 4 vertices in which every vertex has degree at least 2 has at least 4 vertices. Ouestion 3 (a) Suppose that T is a tree with n vertices, two of which have degrees r and s, respectively, where r2s2 2. Prove that T has at least r+s-2 vertices of degree one.
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