8 Questions
Explain the process of converting fractions to decimals and percentages.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100 and add the percentage symbol.
What is the method for adding fractions with different denominators?
To add fractions with different denominators, find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCM as the common denominator, then add the numerators.
How do you rationalize the denominator of a fraction with a surd?
To rationalize the denominator of a fraction with a surd, multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, which eliminates the surd from the denominator.
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What does most mathematical activity involve?
the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What do proofs consist of?
a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
axioms
What are considered true starting points of the theory in modern mathematics?
some basic properties that are considered true starting points of the theory
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