Question

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which best describes the meaning of the term theorem?
a. a statement explaining the meaning of a geometric term
b. a conclusion proved by deductive reasoning
c. a conjecture based on inductive reasoning
d. a statement that is easily deduced from a proven theorem

Explanation:

In mathematics, a theorem is a conclusion that has been proven using deductive reasoning. It is not just a statement about a geometric term meaning (A), not a conjecture from inductive reasoning (C), and not a statement deduced from a proven theorem (D is more like a corollary).

Answer:

B. A conclusion proved by deductive reasoning