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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, calculus, trigonometry, and algebra
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics
- Geometry, calculus, statistics, and analysis
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- The use of calculus to solve complex equations
- The discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- The manipulation of numbers and symbols to create new formulas
- The application of mathematical formulas to real-world problems
What are the basic properties considered true starting points of the theory called?
What are the basic properties considered true starting points of the theory called?
- Axioms (correct)
- Postulates
- Theorems
- Hypotheses
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
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What are the abstract objects in mathematics?
What are the abstract objects in mathematics?
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Who founded the Math 55 course at Harvard University?
Who founded the Math 55 course at Harvard University?
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What are the official titles of the Math 55 course?
What are the official titles of the Math 55 course?
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What was the previous official title of the Math 55 course?
What was the previous official title of the Math 55 course?
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What was Math 25 initially created as?
What was Math 25 initially created as?
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Who was the Math 55 lecturer for 2022?
Who was the Math 55 lecturer for 2022?
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