WHAT's THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A POSTULATE AND A THEOREM???

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WHAT's THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A POSTULATE AND A THEOREM???

2007-03-11 13:20:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Postulates are assumed true, while theorems can be proven true.

2007-03-11 13:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by richardwptljc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Postulate, or axiom, indicates a statement that is agreed by a lot of people to be so obvious that no proof is necessary. Basically, it is simplified for younger students to understand the principles of a more complicated subject.

Theorems are propositions that have been or is to be proved on the basis of explicit assumptions. Its pretty much what motivates mathematicians to do all day.

Hope that helps :)

2007-03-11 13:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋