Whats the difference between a theorem and a proof

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Leroy

25 December, 10:35

Whats the difference between a theorem and a proof

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Kenley Flynn · Answer 1

Theorems are generally true, but unlike postulates, theorems need to be verified by other mathematical means. These mathematical means are proofs. Basically, a theorem is the mathematical statement and the proof is the method by which you can verify the truth of the theorem.