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arxiv: 1203.6536 · v1 · pith:XIYUQSRZnew · submitted 2012-03-29 · 🧮 math.CO · cs.DM

Computing the Ramsey Number R(K₅-P₃,K₅)

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We give a computer-assisted proof of the fact that $R(K_5-P_3, K_5)=25$. This solves one of the three remaining open cases in Hendry's table, which listed the Ramsey numbers for pairs of graphs on 5 vertices. We find that there exist no $(K_5-P_3,K_5)$-good graphs containing a $K_4$ on 23 or 24 vertices, where a graph $F$ is $(G,H)$-good if $F$ does not contain $G$ and the complement of $F$ does not contain $H$. The unique $(K_5-P_3,K_5)$-good graph containing a $K_4$ on 22 vertices is presented.

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