Geometry Module 1 Vocab

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Axiomatic System

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Has a set of axioms from which theorems can be derived

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Undefined Terms

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Words, usually readily understood, that are not formally explained by means of more basic words and concepts

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Definition

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An explanation that assigns properties to a mathematical object

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Defined Term

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A term that has a definition and can be explained using undefined terms and/or defined terms

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Axiom

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A statement that is accepted as true without proof

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Postulate

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A statement that is accepted as true without proof

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Theorem

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A statement or conjecture that can be proven true using undefined terms, definitions, and axioms

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Point

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A location. It has neither shape nor size

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Line

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It is made up of points and has no thickness or width. There is exactly one line through any two points.

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Plane

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A flat surface made up of points that extends indefinitely in all directions. There is exactly one plane through any three points not on the same lane.