Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory (Classic Version) (3rd Edition) (Pearson Modern Classics for Advanced Mathematics Series)
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ISBN: 9780134689555
Author: Edgar Goodaire, Michael Parmenter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 27E
To determine
To prove: that a tree with vertices of degree 3 must have at least four vertices of degree1.
To determine
To prove: The result of (a) is the best possible: A tree with two vertices of degree 3 need not have five vertices of degree 1.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory (Classic Version) (3rd Edition) (Pearson Modern Classics for Advanced Mathematics Series)
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