Question

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

Explanation:

A theorem is a statement in mathematics that has been proven using deductive reasoning. Inductive - reasoning leads to conjectures, not theorems. A statement explaining a geometric term is a definition. A statement deduced from a proven theorem is a corollary.

Answer:

C. A conclusion proved by deductive reasoning