Question
What is the difference between a theorem and an axiom?
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Answer
Axiom: An axiom is a basic fact that is taken for granted without proof.
Examples:
Examples:
Examples:
- Halves of equals are equal.
- The whole is greater than each of its parts.
Examples:
- The sum of all the angles around a point is 360°.
- The sum of all the angles of triangle is 180°.
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