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Statement 1: A postulate is assumed true without proof.
Statement 2: A theorem must be proved using postulates and axioms.
Which is correct?

Class 9Euclid's PostulatesGeometry — Foundations
  • AOnly Statement 1
  • BOnly Statement 2
  • CBoth statements
  • DNeither statement

Step-by-Step Solution

Postulates and axioms are accepted without proof; theorems are logically derived from them. Both statements are correct.
Answer: C) Both statements

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