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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, statistics, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and logic
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work according to the text?
What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work according to the text?
- Exploration of mathematical patterns in natural phenomena
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimentation with real-world objects to derive mathematical principles
- Application of statistical methods to analyze mathematical phenomena
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of according to the text?
- A set of observations and inferences drawn from real-world data
- A collection of mathematical conjectures and hypotheses
- A series of experimental trials to validate mathematical concepts
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
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 is the nature of the objects involved in mathematical activity according to the text?
What is the nature of the objects involved in mathematical activity according to the text?
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