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A statement we accept without proof is called a: A) theorem. B) definition. C) postulate. D) term.

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Answer:

Postulate

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A statement we accept without proof is called a ______.

theorem

definition

postulate

term

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A statement we accept without proof is called a C. postulate, also known as an axiom. It is something we know is true, and we don't need to prove its correctness given that it is general and universal truth that it is so. Postulates are often used in mathematics and philosophy and logic.
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