veblen's theorem

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What does veblen's theorem mean?

A theorem stating that the set of edges of a finite graph can be written as a union of disjoint simple cycles if and only if every vertex has even degree.

Where does veblen's theorem come from?

Introduced by Oswald Veblen in 1912.

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