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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Algebra, geometry, calculus, and arithmetic
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Logic, set theory, topology, and combinatorics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Conducting scientific experiments to test mathematical concepts
- Relying solely on intuition to understand mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects using pure reason (correct)
- Guessing and checking to find solutions to mathematical problems
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- Intuitive leaps without logical reasoning
- A series of guesses and trial-and-error attempts
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- Reliance on experimental evidence to support claims
In which areas is mathematics essential according to the text?
In which areas is mathematics essential according to the text?
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Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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