Approximation algorithms for combinatorial problems

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DOI10.1016/S0022-0000(74)80044-9zbMath0296.65036OpenAlexW2040924621WikidataQ56338199 ScholiaQ56338199MaRDI QIDQ1213733

David S. Johnson

Publication date: 1974

Published in: Journal of Computer and System Sciences (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-0000(74)80044-9




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