Let T be a tree with n vertices. Let k be the maximum degree of a vertex of T. Let l be the length of the longest path in T. Prove that l ≤ n − k +1.

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Let T be a tree with n vertices. Let k be the maximum degree of a vertex of T. Let l
be the length of the longest path in T. Prove that
l ≤ n − k +1.
Transcribed Image Text:Let T be a tree with n vertices. Let k be the maximum degree of a vertex of T. Let l be the length of the longest path in T. Prove that l ≤ n − k +1.
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