H is for . . .

I'm posting Mad-Cool-Math nuggets this month.

H is for a Hamiltonian Graph.

There is a branch of mathematics called Graph Theory and, in this case, graphs are not bar graphs or line graphs. They look like a bunch of dots, some of which are connected by lines. Dots are called vertices and the lines are called edges. You're learning college-level math now, isn't it awesome?

Don't get too excited. This type of math is done in kindergarten classes all the time. How? Well, in a Hamiltonian Graph, you can forge a path along the edges that will pass through each of the vertices exactly once. Ready?

Make a Hamiltonian path for this graph:

Image courtesy: Science Kids

Congratulations! I knew you could do it.

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