path from . If we relax, in order, , even intermixed with other relaxations, then . Proof: Induction to show that after is relaxed. Basis: i = 0. Initially, . Inductive step: Assume . Relax . By Convergence Property, afterward and never changes. 0 1 , ,..., k v v v 0 to k s v v ) , ( ),..., , ( ), , ( 1 2 1 1 0 k k v v v v v v [ ] ( , ) k k d v s v [ ] ( , ) i i d v s v 1 ( , ) i i v v 0 0 [ ] 0 ( , ) ( , ) d v s v s s 1 1 [ ] ( , ) i i d v s v 1 ( , ) i i v v [ ] ( , ) i i d v s v [ ] i d v