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Which best describes the meaning of the term theorem?A.A statement that is easily deduced from a proven theoremB.A statement explaining the meaning of a geometric termC.A conclusion proved by deductive reasoningD.A conjecture based on inductive reasoningSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Which best describes the meaning of the term theorem?A.A statement that is easily deduced from a proven theoremB.A statement explaining the meaning of a geometric termC.A conclusion proved by deductive reasoningD.A conjecture based on inductive reasoningSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The term "theorem" is best described as "A conclusion proved by deductive reasoning". So, the correct answer is C. A theorem is a statement that has been proven on the basis of previously established statements, such as other theorems, and generally accepted statements, such as axioms.

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