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Can you prove that 1+1=2 or is it an axiom?
Most commonly, that (or something very similar) is taken as the definition of the symbol '2'.Unredeemed said:Can you prove that 1+1=2 or is it an axiom?
Unknot said:Well, use peano axioms. Look it up yourself!
An axiom is a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without proof, serving as a starting point for further reasoning and arguments.
The statement "1+1=2" is considered an axiom because it is a fundamental mathematical truth that is self-evident and does not require further proof or explanation.
No, 1+1=2 cannot be proven as it is considered an axiom. It is simply accepted as a basic mathematical truth.
No, 1+1=2 is always true and there are no exceptions. It is a universally accepted principle in mathematics.
1+1=2 is the foundation for basic addition and is used in many mathematical concepts and equations. It is also related to other operations, such as multiplication and division.