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An extension of a theorem of König on graphs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2010

J. W. Archbold
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University College, London
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Let G be a graph with b+v vertices, each of the b vertices P1, …, Pb having valency k and each of the remaining v vertices Q1 …, Qv having valency r, and each edge joining a vertex Pm to a vertex Qn. Suppose also that b≥v; then r≥k since bk = vr.

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Research Article
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Copyright © University College London 1962

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