Degrees of Vertices II: 8 Edges in G

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In this case, the sum is 16, so the number of edges is 8. In summary, the graph G with vertex set V = {v1, v2, v3, v4, v5} has 8 edges.
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Let G be a graph with vertex set V = {v1, v2, v3, v4, v5}.

If the degrees of the vertices are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, respectively, how many edges are in G?

2E = deg v1 + deg v2 + deg v3 + deg v4 + deg v5

2E = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6

2E = 16

E = 8

The amount of edges in G is 8.

Is this correct?
 
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Let G be a graph with vertex set V = {v1, v2, v3, v4, v5}.
If the degrees of the vertices are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, respectively, how many edges are in G?
2E = deg v1 + deg v2 + deg v3 + deg v4 + deg v5
2E = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6
2E = 16
E = 8
The amount of edges in G is 8. Is this correct?

Yes that is correct. Two times the number of edges equals the sum of the degrees of the vertices.
 

Related to Degrees of Vertices II: 8 Edges in G

1. What does "8 edges in G" mean in the context of "Degrees of Vertices II"?

In graph theory, "G" represents a graph, which is a collection of vertices (points) connected by edges (lines). "8 edges in G" means that the graph has a total of 8 edges or lines connecting its vertices.

2. How do you calculate the degree of a vertex in a graph?

The degree of a vertex in a graph is the number of edges that are connected to it. To calculate the degree, count the number of edges that are connected to the vertex.

3. Can the degree of a vertex in a graph be greater than the number of edges in the graph?

No, the degree of a vertex cannot be greater than the number of edges in the graph. This is because the degree of a vertex is determined by the number of edges that are connected to it, and the number of edges in the graph is the maximum number of possible connections between vertices.

4. How does the number of edges in a graph affect the degrees of its vertices?

The number of edges in a graph does not directly affect the degrees of its vertices. However, as the number of edges increases, the degrees of the vertices may also increase, as each new edge can potentially connect to one or more vertices and increase their degrees.

5. Is the concept of "8 edges in G" limited to just graphs with 8 edges?

No, the concept of "8 edges in G" can apply to any graph with 8 edges. However, it is important to note that the properties and characteristics of a graph may vary depending on the number of edges it has.

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