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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Algebra, geometry, statistics, and calculus
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Collection of empirical data and statistical analysis
- Experimental testing and observation
- Intuitive guesswork and trial-and-error
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
- Empirical evidence only
- Applied mathematics
- Philosophical reasoning
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
What does the exponent 4 in $x^4$ represent?
What does the exponent 4 in $x^4$ represent?
What does $2^6$ equal to?
What does $2^6$ equal to?
What is the result of $a^3 * a^5$?
What is the result of $a^3 * a^5$?
What is the expanded form of $b^4$?
What is the expanded form of $b^4$?
What is the simplified form of $x^2 * x^3 * x^4$?
What is the simplified form of $x^2 * x^3 * x^4$?