CustomCC0-1.0#cpq0041700
Edge Weight Matching
Summary
- •Phase 6 / dp/tree
- •Reasoning-first competitive programming drill
Problem Description
Given an undirected tree with n nodes and edge weights, select a set of edges such that no two selected edges are adjacent and the sum of weights is maximized.
How to read this problem in plain language:
- This is a Phase 6 reasoning drill focused on dp/tree.
- Typical lenses to test first: dp, tree, matching.
- Constraints reminder: 2 ≤ , 1 ≤
Mini examples for mental simulation:
1) Boundary example: Describe why this case is tricky. Explain expected behavior and why naive logic may fail.
2) Adversarial example: Adversarial case where naive greedy/local decision looks correct but fails globally.
Lite-mode writing target:
- Write 1~2 observations that shrink the search space.
- Name one final algorithm and state target complexity explicitly.
- Validate with at least 2 edge cases and one hand simulation.
Constraints
- •2 ≤ , 1 ≤
Analysis
Key Insight
Use this hint to refine your reasoning. This step should reduce search space or formalize correctness. State why this insight changes your algorithm choice.
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