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| − | A '''theorem''' is a statement that can be | + | A '''theorem''' is a statement that can be proven by deductive reasoning from a collection of assumptions, called [[axiom]]s. [[Euclid]] is often credited as the first person to use the axiomatic approach to derive [[Mathematics|mathematical]] theorems. |
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Revision as of 04:04, January 3, 2008
A theorem is a statement that can be proven by deductive reasoning from a collection of assumptions, called axioms. Euclid is often credited as the first person to use the axiomatic approach to derive mathematical theorems.