Chapter 8

Discrete Mathematics with Applications · 68 exercises

Problem 1

Determine if the simple graphs are isomorphic. When they are, determine an isomorphism \(f.\)

5 step solution

Problem 4

Determine if the simple graphs are isomorphic. When they are, determine an isomorphism \(f.\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Use the graph in Figure 8.43 to find each. All distinct cycles of length three beginning at \(a\).

3 step solution

Problem 11

Draw the graph with the given adjacency matrix.

5 step solution

Problem 11

Draw the graph with the given adjacency matrix. $$\begin{aligned}&\qquad a\begin{array}{lllll}& b &c & d \end{array} \\\ &\begin{array}{lllll}a \\ b \\ c \\ d \end{array} \quad\left[\begin{array}{llll}0 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\\0 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\\1 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\\1 & 1 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\end{aligned}$$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Find the chromatic number of each map or graph. Petersen graph

2 step solution

Problem 12

Draw the graph with the given adjacency matrix.

4 step solution

Problem 12

Draw the graph with the given adjacency matrix. $$\begin{aligned}&\qquad a\begin{array}{lllll}& b &c & d \end{array} \\\ &\begin{array}{lllll}a \\ b \\ c \\ d \end{array} \quad\left[\begin{array}{llll} 1 & 1 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 & 1 \end{array}\right]\end{aligned}$$

4 step solution

Problem 13

The adjacency matrix of a simple graph has the form $$A=\left[\begin{array}{l|l} A_{1} & 0 \\ \hline 0 & A_{2} \end{array}\right]$$ What can you say about the graph?

3 step solution

Problem 14

A connected, planar graph contains 10 vertices and divides the plane into seven regions. Compute the number of edges in the graph.

4 step solution

Problem 14

Find the chromatic number of each map or graph. Wheel graph \(W_{n}\)

3 step solution

Problem 15

A connected, planar graph contains 24 edges. It divides the plane into 13 regions. How many vertices does the graph have?

3 step solution

Problem 15

Find the chromatic number of each map or graph. 3 -cube \(Q_{3}\)

4 step solution

Problem 15

Show that isomorphism of simple graphs with \(n\) vertices is an equivalence relation.

3 step solution

Problem 16

Find the maximum number of edges in a simple, connected, planar graph with six vertices. With seven vertices.

8 step solution

Problem 16

Characterize graphs with chromatic number 1.

3 step solution

Problem 16

Exactly three vertices with degrees \(1,3,\) and 2.

4 step solution

Problem 16

Find the adjacency matrices of the graphs in Exercises \(1-6.\) Draw the graph with the given list representation.

3 step solution

Problem 17

Let \(G\) be the union of two simple disconnected subgraphs \(H_{1}\) and \(H_{2}\) with chromatic numbers \(m\) and \(n,\) respectively. What can you say about the chromatic number \(c\) of \(G ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 17

Exactly five vertices with degrees \(1,1,1,1,\) and \(4\).

3 step solution

Problem 19

Could there could be a graph that has: Four vertices with degrees \(2,2,2,\) and \(2 ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 20

Find the number of distinct simple paths of length \(n\) in \(K_{5},\) where \(n\) is: $$2$$

4 step solution

Problem 20

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) A propane molecule \(\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{8}\)

5 step solution

Problem 21

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) A butane molecule \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{10}\)

4 step solution

Problem 22

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) An ethylene molecule \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\)

5 step solution

Problem 23

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) A cyclobutane molecule \(\mathrm{C}_{4} \mathrm{H}_{8}\)

5 step solution

Problem 25

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) $$K_{6}$$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Find the number of bonds in each hydrocarbon molecule. (Assume each carbon atom is bonded to four atoms.) $$K_{7}$$

3 step solution

Problem 27

If a connected \(r\) -regular graph is Eulerian, what can you say about \(r ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 28

Let \(G\) be a simple graph with \(n\) vertices. Let \(k\) denote the maximum degree of any vertex in \(G .\) Prove that the chromatic number of \(G\) is \(\leq k+1.\) (Hint: Apply induction on \(n .\) )

4 step solution

Problem 29

Characterize the adjacency matrix of the complete graph \(K_{n}\).

3 step solution

Problem 32

Find the number of vertices in the bipartite graph \(K_{m, n}\).

2 step solution

Problem 33

Find the number of edges in the bipartite graph \(K_{m, n}\).

3 step solution

Problem 34

Identify the general form of the adjacency matrix for \(K_{m, n}\).

4 step solution

Problem 35

Let \(G\) be a graph with \(n\) vertices and \(e\) edges. Let \(M\) and \(m\) denote the maximum and minimum of the degrees of vertices in \(G,\) respectively. Prove that \(m \leq 2 e / n \leq M\).

5 step solution

Problem 36

A simple graph \(G\) is regular if every vertex has the same degree. If every vertex has degree \(r, G\) is \(r\) -regular with \(r\) the degree of the graph. Draw a regular graph with the given properties. \(r=1\) and two vertices.

2 step solution

Problem 37

A simple graph \(G\) is regular if every vertex has the same degree. If every vertex has degree \(r, G\) is \(r\) -regular with \(r\) the degree of the graph. Draw a regular graph with the given properties. \(r=2\) and three vertices.

3 step solution

Problem 38

Prove that a connected graph with \(n\) vertices has at least \(n-1\) edges. (Hint: Use induction.)

5 step solution

Problem 38

A simple graph \(G\) is regular if every vertex has the same degree. If every vertex has degree \(r, G\) is \(r\) -regular with \(r\) the degree of the graph. Draw a regular graph with the given properties. \(r=2\) and four vertices.

2 step solution

Problem 39

Using the adjacency matrix of a graph, write an algorithm to determine if it is connected.

4 step solution

Problem 39

A simple graph \(G\) is regular if every vertex has the same degree. If every vertex has degree \(r, G\) is \(r\) -regular with \(r\) the degree of the graph. Draw a regular graph with the given properties. \(r=3\) and four vertices.

4 step solution

Problem 41

A simple graph \(G\) is regular if every vertex has the same degree. If every vertex has degree \(r, G\) is \(r\) -regular with \(r\) the degree of the graph. Draw a regular graph with the given properties. \(r=2\) and not complete.

5 step solution

Problem 43

Is the complete graph \(K_{n}\) regular? If so, find its degree.

6 step solution

Problem 43

Under what conditions will the complete graph \(K_{n}\) be Hamiltonian?

4 step solution

Problem 44

How many edges does an \(r\) -regular graph with \(n\) vertices have? (Hint: Use Exercise 35.)

4 step solution

Problem 44

If \(G\) is a connected graph containing a vertex with degree 1, can it be Hamiltonian?

4 step solution

Problem 45

Let \(G\) be an \(r\) -regular graph with \(n\) vertices. Prove that \(n r\) is even. (Hint: Use Exercise 44.)

5 step solution

Problem 45

Determine if each complete bipartite graph \(K_{m, n}\) is Hamiltonian. If a graph is not Hamiltonian, does it contain a Hamiltonian path? $$K_{2,3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 46

Can there be a 1-regular graph with three vertices?

5 step solution

Problem 46

Determine if each complete bipartite graph \(K_{m, n}\) is Hamiltonian. If a graph is not Hamiltonian, does it contain a Hamiltonian path? $$K_{3,3}$$

3 step solution

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