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What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines represented in modern mathematics?
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and calculus
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Memorization of complex formulas and equations
- Application of mathematical principles in real-world scenarios
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
- Complex mathematical equations and formulas
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Real-world applications of mathematical principles
- Physical objects found in the natural world
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What is stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
What is stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
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