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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, logic, and combinatorics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, probability, and statistics
- Linear algebra, differential equations, topology, and discrete mathematics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Imitation of natural phenomena and experimental validation
- Trial and error to arrive at mathematical conclusions
- Memorization of mathematical formulas and applications in real-world scenarios
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- Random collection of mathematical facts and figures
- Guesses and assumptions without any logical sequence
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- Results of scientific experiments and observations
In which fields is mathematics essential?
In which fields is mathematics essential?
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Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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