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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Differential equations, topology, combinatorics, and abstract algebra
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Linear algebra, probability, cryptography, and calculus
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Conducting experiments to test mathematical theories
- Observing patterns in nature and formulating mathematical principles
- Using trial and error to find mathematical solutions
In mathematics, what does a proof consist of?
In mathematics, what does a proof consist of?
- An analysis of real-world data to support a mathematical claim
- A collection of mathematical formulas and equations
- A series of experiments to demonstrate a mathematical concept
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?
Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?
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