Math Problem Statement

Draw the graph having the given properties: (i) A graph with four vertices of degrees 1, 1, 3, and 3. (ii) A graph with six vertices, each of degree 3.

Solution

The problem requires constructing graphs with specified properties:

(i) Graph with four vertices of degrees 1, 1, 3, and 3:

  1. Label the vertices as A,B,C,DA, B, C, D.
  2. Connect AA and BB (both of degree 1).
  3. Connect CC and DD with three edges (multigraph) to ensure they have degrees 3.

This creates the required graph with the degrees: 1, 1, 3, 3.

(ii) Graph with six vertices, each of degree 3:

  1. Create a regular graph where each vertex is connected to exactly 3 others.
  2. Label the vertices A,B,C,D,E,FA, B, C, D, E, F.
  3. Construct edges such as:
    • AB,AC,ADA-B, A-C, A-D
    • BC,BE,BFB-C, B-E, B-F
    • CD,CE,CFC-D, C-E, C-F
    • DE,DF,EFD-E, D-F, E-F.

This ensures each vertex has exactly degree 3. A 3-regular graph with 6 vertices is possible because the sum of degrees is even.

Would you like me to draw the graphs or explain the construction in more detail?

Follow-Up Questions:

  1. What is a multigraph, and how does it differ from a simple graph?
  2. How is the degree of a vertex defined, and why is it important in graph theory?
  3. Can a graph with odd total degree exist? Why or why not?
  4. What are examples of real-world networks that could be modeled by such graphs?
  5. How do Eulerian graphs relate to the degree properties of vertices?

Tip:

Always verify if the degree sequence is graphical (i.e., can correspond to a graph) using algorithms like the Havel-Hakimi method.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Degree of a Vertex
Regular Graphs
Multigraphs

Formulas

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Theorems

Graphical Sequence Theorem
Handshaking Lemma

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (or Advanced High School)