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What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
How is most mathematical activity described in the text?
Involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
In which areas is mathematics essential according to the text?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
What are mathematical truths independent from according to the text?
Any scientific experimentation
Test your knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts, including numbers, formulas, shapes, and quantities. Explore the major subdisciplines of number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.
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