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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and probability
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and logic
- Algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
What is the main activity in mathematics according to the text?
What is the main activity in mathematics according to the text?
- Exploration of numerical patterns in nature
- Verification of mathematical principles through experiments
- Application of mathematical formulas to real-world problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A combination of inductive and deductive reasoning
- A series of experimental validations
- A collection of numerical examples supporting a hypothesis
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
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What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?
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