Understanding Degree of a Vertex
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A vertex's degree is simply the count of lines (edges) meeting at that point.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
What is the degree of a vertex with three edges connected to it?
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Real-World Problem
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Teenager Scenario
Imagine you are planning a network of friends where each line represents a friendship. If each person (vertex) has four friends (edges), calculate the degree of a person.
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Thinking Challenge
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If a graph has $6$ vertices, each with a degree of $3$, calculate the total number of edges.
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In a complex network graph, if one vertex connects to $7$ others, what is its degree?
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