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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Geometry, arithmetic, algebra, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
What do most mathematical proofs consist of?
What do most mathematical proofs consist of?
- An exploration of hypothetical scenarios
- A collection of random mathematical concepts
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A series of experimental tests and observations
In which academic disciplines is mathematics essential?
In which academic disciplines is mathematics essential?
- Physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy
- Psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics
- History, literature, art, philosophy, and linguistics
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and social sciences (correct)
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?