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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Logic, topology, calculus, and algebra
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, geometry, statistics, and analysis
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Observation of natural phenomena and their mathematical representation
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorization of formulas and numbers
- Application of experimental methods to prove theorems
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Physical objects and their properties
- Randomly chosen elements with undefined properties
- Axiomatic representations of real-world phenomena
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
What is the nature of most mathematical objects in modern mathematics?
What is the nature of most mathematical objects in modern mathematics?
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What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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