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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
- Linear algebra, differential equations, topology, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and game theory
- Abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, and set theory
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What is the main activity in mathematics according to the text?
What is the main activity in mathematics according to the text?
- Conducting scientific experiments to validate mathematical truths
- Developing new mathematical languages to describe natural phenomena
- Discovering properties of abstract objects and proving them using reasoning (correct)
- Studying the applications of mathematical theories in various fields
What is the relationship between mathematics and the natural sciences?
What is the relationship between mathematics and the natural sciences?
- Mathematics is completely dependent on scientific experimentation
- Mathematics is only applied in the natural sciences but is not essential
- The natural sciences are a subset of mathematics
- The fundamental truths of mathematics are independent from any scientific experimentation (correct)
Which areas of study are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of study are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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What comprises a proof in mathematics according to the text?
What comprises a proof in mathematics according to the text?
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