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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Logic, differential equations, combinatorics, and probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A series of experimental trials and observations
- A set of randomly selected mathematical concepts
- A collection of mathematical problems and their solutions
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
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What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
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