Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications ( 8th International Edition ) ISBN:9781260091991
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Author: Kenneth H Rosen
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Chapter 5.2, Problem 13E
A jigsaw puzzle is put together by successively joining pieces that fit together into blocks. A move is made each time a piece is added to a block, or when two blocks arejoined. Use strong induction to prove that no matter how the moves are carried out, exactlyn-1 moves are required to assemble a puzzle
withnpieces.
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Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications ( 8th International Edition ) ISBN:9781260091991
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