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Which subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the study of numbers and their properties?
Which subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the study of numbers and their properties?
- Analysis
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Number theory (correct)
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Hypotheses
- Theorems
- Axioms (correct)
- Postulates
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Visualization of mathematical concepts
- Application of statistical methods
- Exploration of physical phenomena
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
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