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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Logic, probability, differential equations, and topology
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Relying on intuition rather than reasoning
- Trial and error methods to solve problems
- Memorization of formulas and their applications
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
- Random properties based on observations
- Certain properties called axioms (correct)
- Properties derived from natural phenomena
- Properties that are not relevant to the theory
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the topics included in the area of mathematics according to the text?
What are the topics included in the area of mathematics according to the text?
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