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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
Number theory, algebra, and geometry
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical activity according to the text?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and using pure reason to prove them
Which statement best describes the relationship between mathematics and natural sciences?
Mathematics is essential in the natural sciences
What kinds of entities are stipulated to have certain properties in modern mathematics?
Entities that are stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms
In which areas are statistics and game theory often grouped under?
Applied mathematics
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