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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What does most mathematical activity involve?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
In which fields is mathematics essential?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Statistics and game theory
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