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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Combinatorics, linear algebra, calculus, and set theory
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Logic, probability, topology, and differential equations
What is the primary method used in mathematical proofs?
What is the primary method used in mathematical proofs?
- Abductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Inductive reasoning
- Analogical reasoning
Which areas benefit from the application of mathematics?
Which areas benefit from the application of mathematics?
- Psychology, philosophy, anthropology, economics, and political science
- Architecture, music, sports, culinary arts, and fashion design
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences (correct)
- Literature, history, art, geography, and linguistics
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
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Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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What is trigonometry concerned with?
What is trigonometry concerned with?
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When did the field of trigonometry emerge?
When did the field of trigonometry emerge?
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What is one of the applications of trigonometry mentioned in the text?
What is one of the applications of trigonometry mentioned in the text?
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What did the ancient Nubians use in relation to angle measure?
What did the ancient Nubians use in relation to angle measure?
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What did the Babylonians study in relation to triangles?
What did the Babylonians study in relation to triangles?
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