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Let G$G$ be a graph such that χ (H) <χ(G)$\chi (H) <\chi (G)$ for every subgraph H$H$ of G.(a$G$. A graph thusis called k$k$-critical, if χin addition(G) = k)$\chi (G) = k$. Prove that χ(G) ≤ δ + 1$\chi (G) ≤ \delta + 1$.
I need this proof:
Let G be a graph such that χ (H) <χ(G) for every subgraph H of G.(a graph thus called k-critical, if χ(G) = k). Prove that χ(G) ≤ δ + 1
I need this proof:
Let $G$ be a graph such that $\chi (H) <\chi (G)$ for every subgraph $H$ of $G$. A graph is called $k$-critical, if in addition$\chi (G) = k$. Prove that $\chi (G) ≤ \delta + 1$.