Math Problem Statement

Consider the graph shown and determine the truth of each statement regarding walks, trails, paths, circuits, and closed walks in the graph.

Solution

Let's examine each statement in terms of the definitions of walks, trails, paths, circuits, and closed walks in graph theory.

Definitions:

  • Walk: A sequence of vertices where each consecutive pair is connected by an edge. Repetition of vertices and edges is allowed.
  • Trail: A walk where no edge is repeated (vertices can be repeated).
  • Path: A walk with no repeated vertices (and, consequently, no repeated edges).
  • Circuit: A closed trail (i.e., a trail that starts and ends at the same vertex).
  • Closed Walk: A walk that starts and ends at the same vertex.

Analyzing Each Statement:

  1. C,G,F,B,EC, G, F, B, E is a walk from CC to EE:
    This is true. It is a sequence of vertices with each consecutive pair connected by an edge, and it starts at CC and ends at EE.

  2. A,C,E,B,F,E,C,GA, C, E, B, F, E, C, G is a trail from AA to GG:
    This is false. Although it is a walk from AA to GG, it repeats the edge EE-CC, which disqualifies it as a trail.

  3. A,C,E,AA, C, E, A is a closed walk:
    This is true. It starts and ends at AA, forming a closed sequence.

  4. A,D,C,G,F,B,E,C,AA, D, C, G, F, B, E, C, A is a circuit:
    This is false. Although it starts and ends at AA, it repeats the edge CC-AA, which disqualifies it as a circuit.

  5. A,C,A,C,A,C,A,C,EA, C, A, C, A, C, A, C, E is a walk from AA to EE:
    This is true. It is a valid sequence from AA to EE, although it repeats vertices and edges.

  6. A,C,F,G,DA, C, F, G, D is a path from AA to GG:
    This is false. Although it is a walk, it does not end at GG, so it’s not a path from AA to GG.

  7. A,C,F,G,DA, C, F, G, D is a trail from AA to GG:
    This is false. Same reasoning as above; it doesn't end at GG, so it’s not a trail from AA to GG.

  8. D,C,F,G,CD, C, F, G, C is a closed walk:
    This is true. It starts and ends at CC, forming a closed walk.


Summary of Answers:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. False
  7. False
  8. True

Would you like further details on any specific explanation or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. How does a circuit differ from a closed walk?
  2. Can a path also be a trail? Under what conditions?
  3. What makes a walk a trail in graph theory?
  4. How do you determine if a sequence of vertices forms a path?
  5. What is the significance of edge repetition in trails and paths?

Tip:

Remember, a trail allows repeated vertices but not repeated edges, while a path allows neither repeated vertices nor repeated edges.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Theory
Walks
Trails
Paths
Circuits
Closed Walks

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level - Discrete Mathematics