alleryWhat is a mathematical statement called while it has yet to be proven or disproven?
AAxiom
BTheorem
CConjecture
DLemma
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Conjecture
1. Check whether the statement has a proof.
2. A statement not yet proven or disproven is a conjecture.
3. An axiom needs no proof and a theorem is already proven.
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