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Multiple choice maths axioms, postulates and theorems euclid's fifth postulate conditional statements and converse euclid's postulates

The formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof is known as

  1. axioms

  2. conjecture

  3. corollary

  4. theorem
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The formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof is known as conjecture.

For example, make a conjecture about the next number in the pattern $2, 6, 11, 17, ...$. The terms increase by $4$, then $5$, and then $6$.
Multiple choice maths axioms, postulates and theorems euclid's fifth postulate conditional statements and converse euclid's postulates

__________ implies to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.

  1. axioms

  2. conjecture

  3. corollary

  4. theorem
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Conjecture implies to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.

For example, make a conjecture about the next number in the pattern 2 ; 6 ; 11 ; 17 ; ... The terms increase by 4, then 5, and then 6.
Multiple choice maths axioms, postulates and theorems euclid's fifth postulate conditional statements and converse euclid's postulates

What is a conjecture?

  1. A true statement

  2. A statement that you believe is true based upon your observations

  3. A proven statement about something you believe

  4. A statement used by scientists
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The formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof is known as conjecture. 


Or a conjecture can be stated as a statement that you believe is true based upon your observations.