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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Probability, combinatorics, and discrete mathematics
- Differential equations, linear algebra, and topology
- Calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
How do mathematicians typically discover properties of abstract objects?
How do mathematicians typically discover properties of abstract objects?
- By trial and error methods
- Through experimentation and observation
- By collecting data and analyzing patterns
- By using pure reason to prove them (correct)
What is a proof in mathematics comprised of?
What is a proof in mathematics comprised of?
- A series of experimental results
- A set of observations and patterns
- A collection of statistical analyses
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
In which areas is mathematics extensively used for modeling phenomena?
In which areas is mathematics extensively used for modeling phenomena?
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What are some areas of mathematics developed in close correlation with their applications?
What are some areas of mathematics developed in close correlation with their applications?
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