Question

postulates, definitions, conjectures, and theorems each have distinguishing features that help identify them. which of the following answer choices accurately represents the terms distinguishing feature? (1 point)

a conjecture tells you what a term means or what to do with a concept.

a definition is a statement that is made based on observations that must be proven true.

a theorem is assumed to be true, and it does not have to be proven.

a postulate is assumed to be true, and it does not have to be proven.

Explanation:

A postulate is an accepted - as - true statement without proof. Definitions explain terms, conjectures need proof, and theorems are proven statements.

Answer:

A postulate is assumed to be true, and it does not have to be proven.