Using Graph Coloring, Find the Smallest Number of Colors Needed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Using graph coloring, find the smallest number of colors needed to color the map so that no regions
Sharing a common border are the same color

• A)5 colors
• B)4 colors
• C)2 colors
• D)3 colors

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Right to Work Laws

Laws that prohibit union security agreements between companies and workers' unions, preventing mandatory union membership for employment.

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Individuals who belong to an organization that represents workers' interests, including wages, working conditions, and hours.

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