Prove Max-cut problem is NPC

3.3k Views Asked by At

MaxCut problem:

Given an undirected graph G(V,E), find a cut between the vertices, such that the number of edges crossing the cut is maximal.

Example:

enter image description here

How can I prove that this is NPC problem?

This is homework, I know I should show you what I have tried, but I have no idea how to do it. Can someone please help me, and show me "How to prove it for dummies" (I do not want to just copy and give to the teacher, I want to understand it)