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Geometry: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning


Building Blocks of Proof

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Problem : What is the difference between an axiom and a postulate?

An axiom governs real numbers, whereas a postulate governs geometric figures.

Problem : What are the valid reasons for drawing conclusions in a proof (the building blocks of proof?

Definitions, axioms, postulates, and theorems

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