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Name one major subdiscipline of modern mathematics.
Name one major subdiscipline of modern mathematics.
algebra
What is the purpose of a proof in mathematics?
What is the purpose of a proof in mathematics?
to establish the truth of a statement or theorem
What are axioms?
What are axioms?
entities that are stipulated to have certain properties
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What are considered true starting points of a theory?
What are considered true starting points of a theory?
Which rule is used to find the derivative of a quotient of functions?
Which rule is used to find the derivative of a quotient of functions?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
What is the derivative of x?
What is the derivative of x?
What is the derivative of x^3 using the definition of the derivative?
What is the derivative of x^3 using the definition of the derivative?
What is the process used to evaluate the derivative of x^3 using the definition of the derivative?
What is the process used to evaluate the derivative of x^3 using the definition of the derivative?
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Algebra
Algebra
A major subdiscipline of modern mathematics that deals with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
Proof in Mathematics
Proof in Mathematics
A logical argument that establishes the truth of a mathematical statement or theorem.
Axioms
Axioms
Statements that are assumed to be true without proof in a mathematical system.
Mathematical Activity
Mathematical Activity
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True Starting Points
True Starting Points
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Quotient Rule
Quotient Rule
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Derivative of a Constant
Derivative of a Constant
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Derivative of x
Derivative of x
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Derivative of x^3
Derivative of x^3
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Derivative Evaluation
Derivative Evaluation
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