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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus and Number Theory
- Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and Trigonometry
- Number Theory, Algebra, Geometry, and Analysis (correct)
- Algebra, Calculus, Statistics and Geometry
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Calculating numerical values
- Solving equations
- Memorizing formulas
- Proving properties of abstract objects using pure reason (correct)
What are axioms in the context of modern mathematics?
What are axioms in the context of modern mathematics?
- Unsolved mathematical mysteries
- Theories that are yet to be proven
- Complex mathematical problems
- Entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What are the starting points of a theory in case of abstraction from nature?
What are the starting points of a theory in case of abstraction from nature?