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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
  • Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
  • Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and set theory
  • What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?

  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Experimentation and observation of natural phenomena
  • Application of statistical analysis to real-world data
  • Trial and error with numerical operations
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Randomly occurring numerical patterns
  • Physical representations of natural phenomena
  • Abstract concepts without defined properties
  • Entities stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms (correct)
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two sources from which mathematical objects are derived in modern mathematics?

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

    What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics based on the text?

    <p>Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mathematical activity primarily involve, according to the text?

    <p>Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mathematical proofs consist of, as per the text?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have, according to the text?

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

    What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline, according to the text?

    <p>There is no general consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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