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Collinear points in the Happy Ending Problem
Recalling the statement of the Happy Ending Problem, we see that
For any $k \in \mathbb{N}$ we may find a $n=n(k) \in \mathbb{N}$ such that every $n$ points in the plane, where no 3 are collinear, ...
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Catalan numbers in polygons
I'm stuck on such problem: triangulation of the $n$-gon is division of said $n$-gon into $(n-2)$ triangles whose sides are either sides of the $n$-gon or certain non-intersecting diagonals. How many ...
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What is the probability to pass through $1\le m\le n$ vertices of an $n$-sided polygon after $t$ seconds?
Suppose a flea is on a vertex of an $n$-sided polygon. It stays still for exactly one second, and then jumps instantly to an adiacent vertex. Let us assume it has no memory of its previous jumps and ...
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