What is the difference between a conjecture and a theorem? Is a counter - example sufficient disprove a conjecture? Why or why not? Is an example sufficient to prove a theorem? Why, or why not?

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  • Is a counter - example sufficient disprove a conjecture? Why or why not?
  • Is an example sufficient to prove a theorem? Why, or why not?
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