Question

Which of the following is called a theorem?

• A. Universally accepted truths are called theorems.
• B. A conjecture (hypothesis) that is proved to be true is called a theorem.
• C. A statement which cannot be proven is called a theorem.
• D. Mathematical observations that are accepted to be true are called theorems.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A conjecture (hypothesis) that is proved to be true is called a theorem.

A conjecture also called a hypothesis and when it is proven using logical chain steps is called a theorem.
A theorem has a proof that establishes the truth of the theorem without a doubt.