Question

Postulates, definitions, conjectures, and theorems each have distinguishing features that help identify them. Which of the following answer choices accurately represents the term’s distinguishing feature? (1 point)
Responses

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


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


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


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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This accurately represents the distinguishing feature of a postulate.

- A theorem, on the other hand, is not assumed to be true; it must be proven based on axioms and previously established theorems.
- A definition provides meaning to a term or concept but does not involve proof.
- A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true but has not yet been proven.