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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Arithmetic, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations
- Probability, set theory, logic, and combinatorics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What do most mathematical proofs consist of?
What do most mathematical proofs consist of?
- An exploration of hypothetical scenarios
- A series of experiments to validate hypotheses
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A compilation of historical mathematical facts
In what areas is mathematics essential?
In what areas is mathematics essential?
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
- Politics, economics, geography, environmental science, and education
- Agriculture, architecture, music, anthropology, and psychology
- Literature, art, history, philosophy, and linguistics
What are mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What are mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?