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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What does most mathematical activity involve?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
Entities that are stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are the starting points of a theory in mathematics?
Previously proved theorems, axioms, and some basic properties that are considered true
Test your understanding of mathematics with this quiz that covers number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis. Challenge yourself with questions related to numbers, formulas, shapes, and quantities, and see how well you know the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics.
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