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:

• A theorem is a statement proven using other accepted statements.
• An axiom is a foundational, accepted fact used to prove other statements (theorems, etc.).
• A definition assigns meaning to a term, not a factual statement for proofs.
• An undefined term is a basic concept not formally defined, used to build definitions, not to prove statements.

Answer:

B. axiom