Math Problem Statement

Which of the following statements is true about the graph?

Solution

Let's analyze the problem in the image:

The diagram shows a graph with 5 vertices P,Q,R,S,TP, Q, R, S, T and a set of edges. The problem asks which of the following statements is true about the graph.

Statements:

  • A: This graph is a directed graph.
  • B: The degree of vertex QQ is 2.
  • C: The sum of the degrees of the graph is 12.
  • D: Set E={P,Q,R,S,T}E = \{P, Q, R, S, T\} and V={(P,Q),(P,T),(Q,R),(T,S)}V = \{(P, Q), (P, T), (Q, R), (T, S)\}.

Step 1: Analyze the type of graph.

From the diagram, there are no arrows on the edges, so the graph is undirected.

  • A is false.

Step 2: Check the degree of vertex QQ.

  • QQ is connected to both PP and RR, giving it two edges.
  • B is true.

Step 3: Calculate the sum of the degrees of the graph.

  • Degree of P=2P = 2 (connected to QQ and TT).
  • Degree of Q=2Q = 2 (connected to PP and RR).
  • Degree of R=2R = 2 (connected to QQ and SS).
  • Degree of S=2S = 2 (connected to RR and TT).
  • Degree of T=2T = 2 (connected to PP and SS).

Thus, the sum of the degrees is 2+2+2+2+2=102 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10.

  • C is false.

Step 4: Verify the set notation in DD.

  • Set EE represents the vertices {P,Q,R,S,T}\{P, Q, R, S, T\}, which is correct.
  • Set VV represents the edges: (P,Q),(P,T),(Q,R),(T,S)(P, Q), (P, T), (Q, R), (T, S), which is also correct as it matches the edges in the diagram.

So, D is true.


Conclusion:

  • The correct answers are B and D.

Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What is the difference between directed and undirected graphs?
  2. How do you compute the degree of a vertex in a graph?
  3. What is the significance of the sum of degrees in a graph?
  4. How does graph theory apply in real-world scenarios?
  5. How can you represent a graph using an adjacency matrix or list?

Tip: The sum of the degrees of a graph is always twice the number of edges in an undirected graph!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Degree of a Vertex
Undirected Graphs

Formulas

Degree of a vertex: sum of edges connected to the vertex
Sum of degrees: Sum of all vertex degrees equals twice the number of edges in undirected graphs

Theorems

Handshaking Lemma: In any undirected graph, the sum of the degrees of all vertices is twice the number of edges.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12