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Flags of Mathematical Nations: Königsberg

February 22, 2017

The Independent State of Königsberg debates whether its system of bridges needs an overhaul.

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Transcript

The Independent State of Königsberg [flag: the Königsberg bridges graph] "Infrastructure spending? Can we afford this?" "With all due respect, Senator, our system of bridges needs an overhaul."

Topics
Discrete Math › Graph Theory › Königsberg Bridges
Level
Middle SchoolHigh School
Themes
PoliticsHistory & HolidaysPunsVisual Explanations