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11. What is the difference between a theorem and a postulate?

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A thorem is true and can be proven true vs a postulate is guessed true without any evidence.

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A theorem is a group of statements that are used to prove something else, whereas a postulate is a statement that is not proved but is true through reasoning.

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A postulate is a statement that is assumed to be true based on basic geometric principles. A theorem is a mathematical statement that can and must be proven to be true.

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