Question

What is a theorem called before it is proven?

postulate
proposition
contradiction
tautology

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. A theorem is called a postulate before it is proven. It is a statement, also known as an axiom, which is taken to be true without proof. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Answer 2

a postulate is an assumption we use for mathematical reasoning; it isn't yet proven. once it's proven, it becomes a theorem.