Question

with regard to mathematics, what is an accepted statement of fact that is used to prove other statements?
a. theorem
b. axiom
c. definition
d. undefined term

Explanation:

In mathematics, an axiom is a statement that is accepted as true without proof and is used as a starting point to prove other statements (theorems). A theorem is a statement proven from axioms or other theorems. A definition is for defining terms, and an undefined term is a basic term without a formal definition. So the accepted statement of fact used to prove others is an axiom.

Answer:

B. axiom