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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?
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What are considered true starting points of a theory?
What are considered true starting points of a theory?
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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?
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What is the derivative of a constant function?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
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What is the derivative of x?
What is the derivative of x?
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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?
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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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