Math Problem Statement

An undirected graph is called complete if every vertex shares an edge with every other vertex. Draw a complete graph on five vertices. How many edges does it have?

Solution

This problem asks about a complete undirected graph with five vertices. In a complete graph, every vertex is connected to every other vertex by an edge.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Vertices (n): There are 5 vertices in this graph.

  2. Edges: In a complete graph, the number of edges is given by the formula: Number of edges=n(n1)2\text{Number of edges} = \frac{n(n - 1)}{2} where nn is the number of vertices.

  3. Substitute n=5n = 5: Number of edges=5(51)2=5×42=10\text{Number of edges} = \frac{5(5 - 1)}{2} = \frac{5 \times 4}{2} = 10

Thus, the complete graph on five vertices has 10 edges.

Would you like a detailed explanation of any part of this problem?

Here are 5 related questions to further explore the topic:

  1. What is the general structure of a complete graph with nn vertices?
  2. How many edges would a complete graph with 6 vertices have?
  3. How do you differentiate between a complete graph and other types of graphs?
  4. Can a directed graph also be complete, and how would the edge count differ?
  5. What are real-world examples of applications of complete graphs in networks?

Tip:

In graph theory, the complete graph on nn vertices is often denoted by KnK_n, where nn represents the number of vertices.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Complete Graphs
Combinatorics

Formulas

Number of edges in a complete graph: n(n - 1) / 2

Theorems

Graph Theory - Complete Graph

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 9-12)