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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)

Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics

Geometry, statistics, number theory, and calculus

Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra

What is the main activity in mathematics?

Discovery of properties of abstract objects using pure reason (correct)

Developing practical applications for mathematical concepts

Conducting scientific experiments to prove theories

Studying the behavior of natural phenomena using mathematical models

What are proofs in mathematics based on?

Trial and error methods

Succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)

Intuitive insights and guesswork

Empirical evidence and experimental data

In which fields is mathematics essential?

Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the fundamental truths of mathematics and scientific experimentation?

The fundamental truths of mathematics are independent from any scientific experimentation Signup and view all the answers

How are sets commonly denoted in mathematical texts?

By capital letters in italic Signup and view all the answers

What is the set with no elements called?

The empty set Signup and view all the answers

How is a set defined using roster notation?

By listing its elements between curly brackets, separated by commas Signup and view all the answers

What is the property called when two sets have precisely the same elements?

Extensionality Signup and view all the answers

What is Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory commonly used for?

Providing rigorous foundations for all branches of mathematics Signup and view all the answers