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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Geometry, probability, differential equations, and topology
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?
- The exploration of numerical patterns and sequences
- The manipulation of complex equations and formulas
- The discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- The study of practical applications in the real world
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Complex calculations and numerical data
- Direct observations from the physical world
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties called axioms (correct)
- Purely theoretical concepts with no real-world application
What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?
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What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
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