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### Problem Statement

A graph has the following nodes: Fullerton, LA, Irvine, San Diego, and San Francisco.

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Which of these is a valid Hamiltonian path?

- Fullerton -> LA -> Irvine -> San Francisco -> San Diego -> Irvine
- LA -> Fullerton -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> LA
- Fullerton -> LA -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> LA
- LA -> Fullerton -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco

### Explanation

A Hamiltonian path is a path in a graph that visits each node exactly once. Your task is to determine which of the provided sequences represents a valid Hamiltonian path for the given nodes.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement A graph has the following nodes: Fullerton, LA, Irvine, San Diego, and San Francisco. #### Question Which of these is a valid Hamiltonian path? - Fullerton -> LA -> Irvine -> San Francisco -> San Diego -> Irvine - LA -> Fullerton -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> LA - Fullerton -> LA -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> LA - LA -> Fullerton -> Irvine -> San Diego -> San Francisco ### Explanation A Hamiltonian path is a path in a graph that visits each node exactly once. Your task is to determine which of the provided sequences represents a valid Hamiltonian path for the given nodes.
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Step 1: Introducing the concept of Hamilton path.

A Hamiltonian path is a concept in graph theory that represents a path in a graph that visits each node (vertex) exactly once. When we encounter a set of nodes and various paths between them, determining a valid Hamiltonian path becomes a puzzle that involves traversing a graph while adhering to certain rules. In the context of the nodes "Fullerton," "LA," "Irvine," "San Diego," and "San Francisco," embark on a journey to discover which sequence constitutes a valid Hamiltonian path. Each step is scrutinized to ensure that no city is revisited and that all cities are visited precisely once. It is a quest for a path that connects these nodes seamlessly, highlighting the essence of Hamiltonian paths in graph theory.

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