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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What does mathematical activity primarily involve according to the text?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them
What are the essential applications of mathematics mentioned in the text?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
What do proofs in mathematics consist of according to the text?
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What distinguishes the fundamental truths of mathematics according to the text?
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What is the primary method used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
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Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications?
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
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What is stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
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What is the relationship between fundamental truths of mathematics and scientific experimentation according to the text?
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