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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Logic, set theory, differential equations, and combinatorics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and arithmetic
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
What does mathematical activity primarily involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimental testing of mathematical theories
- Application of mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios
- Memorization of mathematical formulas and algorithms
What are the objects in modern mathematics primarily composed of?
What are the objects in modern mathematics primarily composed of?
- Empirical observations and measurements
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Computer-generated simulations
- Physical representations of mathematical concepts
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the starting points of a mathematical theory?
What are the starting points of a mathematical theory?
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