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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?

  • Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Logic, probability, differential equations, and topology
  • Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • Experimental testing and observation
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Memorization of formulas and algorithms
  • Application of statistical methods to analyze data
  • What do proofs in mathematics consist of?

  • A set of random assumptions and conclusions
  • A collection of opinions from various mathematicians
  • A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
  • A series of experimental trials and errors
  • What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?

    <p>Certain properties, called axioms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the objects in mathematics consist of?

    <p>Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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