Applied CombinatoricsNow with solutions to selected problems, Applied Combinatorics, Second Edition presents the tools of combinatorics from an applied point of view. This bestselling textbook offers numerous references to the literature of combinatorics and its applications that enable readers to delve more deeply into the topics.After introducing fundamental counting |
Contents
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| 15 | |
The Counting Problem | 285 |
The Existence Problem | 489 |
Combinatorial Optimization | 683 |
Answers to Selected Exercises | 797 |
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algorithm answer applications assignment assume binary bit strings blocks called cells chain Chapter choices circuit classes closed codewords colors Combinatorial complete components connected consider corresponding cost counting defined described digits digraph directed discussion distance distinct edges elements entry equal Equation equivalence errors exactly Example Exercise exist Figure flow four function given gives graph graph G Hence instance integer joined labeled Latin squares least length matching Mathematical matrix maximum method Note objects obtained optimal orthogonal pair partial path pattern permutation player positive possible probability problem proof properties Prove question recurrence relation Repeat result Section sequence Show shown simple solution stable Step strict subsets Suppose Table Theorem Theory tree varieties vertex vertices weight York