Chapter 9

Discrete Mathematics with Applications · 118 exercises

Problem 1

Find the maximum number of guesses needed to find the positive integer \(n \leq N\) for each value of \(N .\) (Use the binary search algorithm.) $$97$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$\mathbf{i}, \mathbf{a}, \mathbf{u}, \mathbf{o}, \mathbf{e}$$

5 step solution

Problem 1

How many edges does a spanning tree of each graph have? $$K_{n}$$

3 step solution

Problem 2

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$ a, e, i, 0, u $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Find the maximum number of guesses needed to find the positive integer \(n \leq N\) for each value of \(N .\) (Use the binary search algorithm.) $$243$$

3 step solution

Problem 2

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{e}, \mathrm{i}, \mathrm{o}, \mathrm{u}$$

10 step solution

Problem 3

Find the maximum number of guesses needed to find the positive integer \(n \leq N\) for each value of \(N .\) (Use the binary search algorithm.) $$1976$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$ \mathrm{i}, \mathrm{a}, \mathrm{e}, \mathrm{o}, \mathrm{u} $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

Find the maximum number of guesses needed to find the positive integer \(n \leq N\) for each value of \(N .\) (Use the binary search algorithm.) $$3076$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$\mathbf{i}, \mathbf{a}, \mathbf{e}, \mathbf{o}, \mathbf{u}$$

10 step solution

Problem 5

Among the \(N\) coins in a collection plate, one is counterfeit and heavier. Using an equal-arm balance, find the minimum number of weighings needed to ascertain the counterfeit, for each value of \(N.\) $$12$$

3 step solution

Problem 5

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$8,5,2,3,13,21$$

2 step solution

Problem 5

Using Kruskal's algorithm, construct a spanning tree for each graph, starting at \(a\).

5 step solution

Problem 6

Among the \(N\) coins in a collection plate, one is counterfeit and heavier. Using an equal-arm balance, find the minimum number of weighings needed to ascertain the counterfeit, for each value of \(N.\) $$13$$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$5,2,13,17,3,11$$

6 step solution

Problem 7

Among the \(N\) coins in a collection plate, one is counterfeit and heavier. Using an equal-arm balance, find the minimum number of weighings needed to ascertain the counterfeit, for each value of \(N.\) $$28$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Among the \(N\) coins in a collection plate, one is counterfeit and heavier. Using an equal-arm balance, find the minimum number of weighings needed to ascertain the counterfeit, for each value of \(N.\) $$75$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

Construct a binary search tree for each set. $$\text {inning, input, output, insect, inroad, inset, insole}$$

8 step solution

Problem 9

order, ouch, outfit, outing, outcome, outlet, outcry

6 step solution

Problem 9

Four coins, \(a\) through \(d,\) in a plate look identical, but one is counterfeit and heavier. Using an equal-arm balance and minimum weighings, identify the counterfeit coin and determine if it is lighter or heavier. Display your analysis in a decision tree.

6 step solution

Problem 9

Let \(n\) denote the number of vertices of a tree and \(e\) the number of edges. Verify that \(e=n-1\) for each tree. IMAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COPY

3 step solution

Problem 9

Construct a binary search tree for each set. order, ouch, outfit, outing, outcome, outlet, outcry

5 step solution

Problem 10

Using Kruskal's algorithm, construct a spanning tree for each graph, starting at \(a\).

6 step solution

Problem 10

Let \(n\) denote the number of vertices of a tree and \(e\) the number of edges. Verify that \(e=n-1\) for each tree. IMAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COPY

7 step solution

Problem 10

Construct a binary search tree for each set. canna, coleus, balsam, celosia, dahlia, azalea, tulip

7 step solution

Problem 11

Let \(n\) denote the number of vertices of a tree and \(e\) the number of edges. Verify that \(e=n-1\) for each tree. IMAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COPY

4 step solution

Problem 12

Let \(n\) be a positive integer and key an arbitrary positive integer \(\leq n .\) Using binary search, write an algorithm to find key and the number of guesses made.

4 step solution

Problem 12

How many bonds does the hydrocarbon molecule \(\mathrm{C}_{n} \mathrm{H}_{2 n+2}\) have? Assume a carbon molecule has degree four.

5 step solution

Problem 13

Among seven identical coins lies a heavier counterfeit coin. Write an algorithm to identify the false coin using an equal-arm balance and minimum weighings.

7 step solution

Problem 13

Let \(T\) be a tree with vertices \(v_{1}, \ldots, v_{n} .\) Show that \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} \operatorname{deg}\left(v_{i}\right)=2 n-2\)

4 step solution

Problem 14

Let \(\Sigma=\\{0,1\\},\) where \(0<1 .\) The language \(\Sigma^{n}\) can be defined as \(\Sigma^{n}=\left\\{w x | w \in \Sigma^{n-1}, x \in \Sigma\right\\}\)

5 step solution

Problem 14

For what values of \(n\) is \(K_{n}\) a tree?

3 step solution

Problem 14

Let \(\Sigma=\\{0,1\\},\) where \(0 \prec 1 .\) The language \(\Sigma^{n}\) can be defined as \(\Sigma^{n}=\left\\{w x | w \in \Sigma^{n-1}, x \in \Sigma\right\\}\).

5 step solution

Problem 15

Determine if each complete bipartite graph is a tree. $$K_{1,2}$$

2 step solution

Problem 16

Using this definition, display the elements of \(\bigcup_{n=0}^{3} \Sigma^{n}\) in a rooted tree, where the vertices at level \(k\) represent the elements of \(\Sigma^{k}\). Draw a full binary tree that is not balanced.

4 step solution

Problem 16

Determine if each complete bipartite graph is a tree. $$K_{1,3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Determine if each complete bipartite graph is a tree. $$K_{2,2}$$

5 step solution

Problem 17

Rewrite each infix expression in prefix form. $$a \uparrow(b \uparrow c)+d / e-f$$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Using this definition, display the elements of \(\bigcup_{n=0}^{3} \Sigma^{n}\) in a rooted tree, where the vertices at level \(k\) represent the elements of \(\Sigma^{k}\) Determine all simple paths in the maze in Figure 9.44 that a person at gate A can take to exit through gate \(\mathrm{Z}\) . (Hint: Draw a tree rooted at A.)

2 step solution

Problem 18

Rewrite each infix expression in prefix form. $$(a+b * c) /(d-e / f) \uparrow g$$

4 step solution

Problem 18

Determine if each complete bipartite graph is a tree. $$K_{2,3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 18

Rewrite each infix expression in prefix form. $$(a+b * c) /(d-e / f) \uparrow g$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

For what values of \(m\) and \(n\) is \(K_{m, n}\) a tree?

6 step solution

Problem 19

Rewrite each infix expression in prefix form. $$a-(b * c+d) / e * f-g \uparrow h$$

5 step solution

Problem 21

Using the following frequency table, construct a Huffman tree for each character in the alphabet \((a, b, c, d, e, f)\) $$ \begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\hline \text { Character } & {a} & {b} & {c} & {d} & {e} & {f} \\ \hline \text { Frequency } & {4} & {1} & {2} & {3} & {5} & {4} \\\ \hline\end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 21

Find the number of vertices of a full ternary tree with four internal vertices.

5 step solution

Problem 21

Construct a binary search tree using the words in each phrase or sentence. Fourscore and seven years ago.

3 step solution

Problem 21

Draw all nonisomorphic trees with the given number of vertices \(n .\) $$2$$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Using the following frequency table, construct a Huffman tree for the alphabet $\\{a, b, c, e, g, l, o, s, u\\}$$$\begin{array}{|l||lllllllll|} \hline \text { Character } & a & b & c & e & g & l & o & s & u \\\\\hline \text { Frequency } & 4 & 3 & 2 & 3 & 1 & 2 & 4 & 1 & 5 \\\\\hline\end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 22

Find the number of leaves of a full 5 -ary tree with 156 vertices.

4 step solution

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