arXiv:2408.04676·math.CO·March 19, 2026·Am. Math. Mon.
Cayley's formula from middle school math
Victoria Feldman
TL;DR
This paper presents an elementary proof of Cayley's formula for counting labeled trees, making the concept accessible through middle school math techniques.
Contribution
It offers a simple, elementary proof of Cayley's formula, avoiding complex advanced mathematics.
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Elementary proof of Cayley's formula
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Accessible approach for middle school level
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Reinforces understanding of labeled trees
Abstract
The note contains a short elementary proof of Cayley's formula for labeled trees.
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