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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, logic, differential equations, and combinatorics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
What do most mathematical activity involve?
What do most mathematical activity involve?
- Exploration of historical mathematical developments
- Memorization of formulas and applications in real-world scenarios
- Trial and error in solving mathematical problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
In mathematics, what do proofs consist of?
In mathematics, what do proofs consist of?
- A series of experimental tests to validate hypotheses
- A set of axioms without any logical deductions
- A collection of mathematical problems with their solutions
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
Which areas extensively use mathematics for modeling phenomena?
What are some areas of mathematics often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics often grouped under applied mathematics?