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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number Theory, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis (correct)
- Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Analysis
- Statistics, Probability, Algebra, Calculus
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Creation of new formulas and equations
- Application of formulas to solve real-world problems
- Memorization of mathematical rules and principles
What are axioms in the context of modern mathematics?
What are axioms in the context of modern mathematics?
- Proven theorems used in mathematical proofs
- Entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Mathematical rules that can be deduced from others
- Formulas used to calculate quantities
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Subdisciplines of Math
Subdisciplines of Math
Number Theory, Algebra, Geometry, and Analysis are major branches of modern mathematics.
Mathematical Activity
Mathematical Activity
Discovering and proving properties of abstract objects.
Axioms
Axioms
Starting assumptions about properties of entities in a mathematical system.
Number Theory
Number Theory
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Algebra
Algebra
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Geometry
Geometry
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Analysis
Analysis
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Abstract objects
Abstract objects
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Pure reasoning
Pure reasoning
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Mathematical System
Mathematical System
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