- Can't have a set cover of size smaller than n because of the
``variable'' clauses.
- Further, a size n cover will not include a positive and negative
literal for the same variable. Therefore, it corresponds to an
assignment.
- A size n cover will have a true variable in every clause,
therefore it will correspond to a satisfying assignment.
Amazing how SAT can hide itself in other problems: set covering is
just SAT in disguise!
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