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Find greatest possible length k of a circuit in such a graph

Source: Vietnam TST 1995, Problem 4

July 27, 2008
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Problem Statement

A graph has n n vertices and \frac {1}{2}\left(n^2 \minus{} 3n \plus{} 4\right) edges. There is an edge such that, after removing it, the graph becomes unconnected. Find the greatest possible length k k of a circuit in such a graph.