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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
- Logic, probability, differential equations, and topology
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity, as per the text?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity, as per the text?
- Reliance on intuition and guesswork to formulate mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Verification of existing mathematical theories through computer simulations
- Experimentation with real-world objects and observation of patterns
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
- A series of experimental trials leading to a probable conclusion
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A sequence of random attempts to validate a hypothesis
- A combination of empirical evidence and logical reasoning
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 are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics, as per the text?
What are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics, as per the text?
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