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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and number theory
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work?
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work?
- Experimentation with physical objects to derive mathematical principles
- Application of statistical methods to analyze mathematical data
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and using pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorization of mathematical formulas and theorems
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A set of statistical analyses to support mathematical claims
- A series of experimental trials to validate mathematical concepts
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of mathematical axioms and theorems
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
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What do the major topics of mathematics include?
What do the major topics of mathematics include?
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