Euler's Formula for planar graphs - 1 or 2 ?

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Hi All,
Regarding the Euler's formula Vertices - Edges + Faces = constant, for planar graphs what is the most frequent number? 1 or 2?

I understand that it is 2 when the outer region is included in the count.

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DaTario
 
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You can use either formula as long as you make it clear whether you include the outer region or not. I have most usually seen ##2## however.
 
Thank you, micromass.