GR1

Vertex Degree

顶点度数

Graph / 图论
Grades G5 - G7
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What It Looks Like

Recognition signals — when you see these, think of this structure:

  • 1Network or graph diagrams
  • 2Questions about connections or links
  • 3Counting edges or connections at points
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What It Really Tests

The core mathematical idea behind this structure:

The degree of a vertex is the number of edges connected to it.

顶点的度数是与其相连的边数。

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Why Students Get Stuck

Common mistakes to watch out for:

  • Forgetting that each edge contributes to two vertices
  • Miscounting connections
  • Not using the handshaking lemma
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Your First Step

How to begin thinking about problems with this structure:

Count how many edges touch each vertex. Sum of all degrees = 2 × number of edges.

计算每个顶点连接多少条边。所有度数之和 = 2 × 边数。

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