Graph Theory Problems and Methods in Advanced Algebra Through a Putnam Competition Problem
Using a problem from the Putnam Mathematical Competition as a starting point,this arti-cle explores how graph theory concepts can be integrated into advanced algebra courses,highlighting the connections between graph theory and advanced algebra.It further analyzes the diverse applications of graph theory in solving advanced algebra problems,such as matrix traversal,inversion number,ma-trix power computation,and the linear dependence of vector sets.Through the lens of graph theory,it deepens the understanding and application of advanced algebraic knowledge.