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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and linear algebra
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
- Logic, set theory, calculus, and topology
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Intuitive guessing and approximation of solutions
- Memorization of formulas and application of algorithms
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing and observation of natural phenomena
What do mathematical objects in modern mathematics consist of?
What do mathematical objects in modern mathematics consist of?
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Physical representations of real-world phenomena
- Randomly generated shapes and patterns
- Solutions to practical engineering problems
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
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