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Name the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics.
Name the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics.
number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What is the purpose of a proof in mathematics?
What is the purpose of a proof in mathematics?
to establish the truth of a mathematical statement
What are axioms in mathematics?
What are axioms in mathematics?
entities that are stipulated to have certain properties
What does mathematical activity involve?
What does mathematical activity involve?
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Is there a general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for mathematics?
Is there a general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for mathematics?
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