12.5 - Independent Set Problem
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Practice Questions
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Define what an independent set is.
💡 Hint: Think about the connections between vertices.
Can a single vertex form an independent set?
💡 Hint: Consider whether it has edges connecting to anything else.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines an independent set?
💡 Hint: Think about how edges relate to vertices.
True or False: An independent set can contain two directly connected vertices.
💡 Hint: Recall what makes a set independent.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a complex graph with vertices numbered from 1 to 10 and edges connecting every vertex to two others, determine the largest possible independent set and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider connections carefully before making selections.
Construct a graph and demonstrate two different independent sets within it. Highlight the differences in edge connections.
💡 Hint: Map edges clearly to visualize independence.
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