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Question 13369: Distinguish Repeated Vertices, Repeated Edges and Closed Walks

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0025-13369 · q-20261014-advance-20261027-r07-graph-walk-simple-path-0094

Original question and givens

Use the complete finite undirected loop-free simple graph on Fin(6)={0,…,5} with edge set=[[0, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3], [0, 4], [0, 5], [1, 2], [1, 3], [1, 4], [1, 5], [2, 3], [2, 4], [2, 5], [3, 4], [3, 5], [4, 5]] and nonempty ordered vertex sequence=[3, 4, 0, 1, 0]. A walk requires every consecutive pair to be adjacent. A simple path additionally forbids all repeated vertices. Edge length is the number of steps, not the number of listed vertices; a singleton vertex is a length-zero simple path. No directed-graph or general cycle theorem is claimed. Give (walk?,edge_length,sorted distinct repeated vertex labels,distinct repeated unordered edges in first-repeat encounter order,trail?,simple_path?,closed?). A trail here is a qualified walk without repeated undirected edges. closed requires a qualified positive-length walk with equal endpoints; it is not a simple-cycle certificate.

  • G001 — Use the complete finite undirected loop-free simple graph on Fin(6)={0,…,5} with edge set=[[0, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3], [0, 4], [0, 5], [1, 2], [1, 3], [1, 4], [1, 5], [2, 3], [2, 4], [2, 5], [3, 4], [3, 5], [4, 5]] and nonempty ordered vertex sequence=[3, 4, 0, 1, 0]. A walk requires every consecutive pair to be adjacent. A simple path additionally forbids all repeated vertices. Edge length is the number of steps, not the number of listed vertices; a singleton vertex is a length-zero simple path. No directed-graph or general cycle theorem is claimed. Give (walk?,edge_length,sorted distinct repeated vertex labels,distinct repeated unordered edges in first-repeat encounter order,trail?,simple_path?,closed?). A trail here is a qualified walk without repeated undirected edges. closed requires a qualified positive-length walk with equal endpoints; it is not a simple-cycle certificate.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

carrier Fin(6);raw edges=[[0, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3], [0, 4], [0, 5], [1, 2], [1, 3], [1, 4], [1, 5], [2, 3], [2, 4], [2, 5], [3, 4], [3, 5], [4, 5]];original vertex sequence=[3, 4, 0, 1, 0]

After

canonical undirected simple edges=[[0, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3], [0, 4], [0, 5], [1, 2], [1, 3], [1, 4], [1, 5], [2, 3], [2, 4], [2, 5], [3, 4], [3, 5], [4, 5]];nonempty typed sequence retained

Conditions: none

Normalize undirected graph edges and reject loops/reversed duplicates.Preserve vertex-sequence order and repetitions.Repetition is not a parsing error in a candidate,though it may fail walk or simplicity qualification.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_simple_graph_and_ordered_candidate · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

proposed step index=0;from=3;to=4;unordered step edge=[3, 4]

After

edge present=Yes

Conditions: none

Every consecutive pair must be adjacent in the original graph.An immediate repeated vertex proposes a diagonal step,which fails in a loop-free graph.Reversing direction does not change an undirected edge's identity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_every_consecutive_pair_not_just_vertices · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · implies

Before

proposed step index=1;from=4;to=0;unordered step edge=[0, 4]

After

edge present=Yes

Conditions: none

Every consecutive pair must be adjacent in the original graph.An immediate repeated vertex proposes a diagonal step,which fails in a loop-free graph.Reversing direction does not change an undirected edge's identity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_every_consecutive_pair_not_just_vertices · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

proposed step index=2;from=0;to=1;unordered step edge=[0, 1]

After

edge present=Yes

Conditions: none

Every consecutive pair must be adjacent in the original graph.An immediate repeated vertex proposes a diagonal step,which fails in a loop-free graph.Reversing direction does not change an undirected edge's identity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_every_consecutive_pair_not_just_vertices · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

proposed step index=3;from=1;to=0;unordered step edge=[0, 1]

After

edge present=Yes

Conditions: none

Every consecutive pair must be adjacent in the original graph.An immediate repeated vertex proposes a diagonal step,which fails in a loop-free graph.Reversing direction does not change an undirected edge's identity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_every_consecutive_pair_not_just_vertices · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

all bad proposed steps=[]

After

walk=Yes

Conditions: none

The whole step list must pass.A singleton has no proposed steps and passes vacuously as a valid length-zero walk.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: complete_walk_candidate_qualification · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

proposed edge length := sub(5, 1)

After

proposed edge length = 4

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles and established intermediates,retaining coefficients,coordinates,order and signs.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · implies

Before

original vertex sequence=[3, 4, 0, 1, 0]

After

sorted distinct repeated vertex labels=[0]

Conditions: none

A simple path forbids any repeated vertex,not only immediate repeats.This includes a closed walk's repeated endpoint.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: simple_path_vertex_repetition_full_sequence · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · implies

Before

proposed step index=0;unordered edge=[3, 4]

After

seen at earlier step=No;distinct repeated edges so far=[]

Conditions: none

Detect repetitions after normalizing each proposed step as an undirected edge.Backtracking repeats the same edge.Report distinct repeats in first-repeat encounter order,not sorted edge order.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: trail_undirected_edge_first_repeat_order · Uses: G001, S008

S010 · implies

Before

proposed step index=1;unordered edge=[0, 4]

After

seen at earlier step=No;distinct repeated edges so far=[]

Conditions: none

Detect repetitions after normalizing each proposed step as an undirected edge.Backtracking repeats the same edge.Report distinct repeats in first-repeat encounter order,not sorted edge order.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: trail_undirected_edge_first_repeat_order · Uses: G001, S009

S011 · implies

Before

proposed step index=2;unordered edge=[0, 1]

After

seen at earlier step=No;distinct repeated edges so far=[]

Conditions: none

Detect repetitions after normalizing each proposed step as an undirected edge.Backtracking repeats the same edge.Report distinct repeats in first-repeat encounter order,not sorted edge order.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: trail_undirected_edge_first_repeat_order · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · implies

Before

proposed step index=3;unordered edge=[0, 1]

After

seen at earlier step=Yes;distinct repeated edges so far=[[0, 1]]

Conditions: none

Detect repetitions after normalizing each proposed step as an undirected edge.Backtracking repeats the same edge.Report distinct repeats in first-repeat encounter order,not sorted edge order.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: trail_undirected_edge_first_repeat_order · Uses: G001, S011

S013 · implies

Before

walk=Yes;length=4;start=3;end=0;repeated vertices=[0];repeated edges=[[0, 1]]

After

trail=No;simple path=No;closed positive-length walk=No

Conditions: none

A trail has no repeated edges,a simple path no repeated vertices,and closed additionally requires positive length and equal endpoints.These are distinct.A singleton is a trail/simple path but is not closed in this protocol;closed is not a simple-cycle certificate.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: walk_trail_simple_closed_separate_obligations · Uses: G001, S012

Reverse checks

  • S013 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S011 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute proposed edge length with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(Yes, 4, [0], [[0, 1]], No, No, No)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

Source hashes and review receipts
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