10 Questions
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What is the primary method of mathematical proof?
Succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
Abstract objects with stipulated properties or abstractions from nature
What is the nature of most mathematical activity?
Involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What is the role of axioms in modern mathematics?
Entities stipulated to have certain properties
What is the study of variables and the rules for manipulating these variables in formulas?
Elementary algebra
Which area of algebra deals with algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields?
Abstract algebra
In which area of mathematics is linear algebra used for modern presentations of geometry and practical applications like weather forecasting?
Algebra
Which area of algebra primarily deals with linear equations and linear mappings?
Linear algebra
Which area of algebra has subareas like commutative algebra and Galois theory?
Algebra
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