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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
- Differential equations, combinatorics, topology, and statistics
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Experimentation with physical objects and observation of their properties
- Application of statistical methods to analyze data
- Exploration of mathematical concepts through trial and error
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
What do mathematical proofs consist of?
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A set of assumptions based on practical applications
- A series of experimental trials to validate conjectures
- A collection of empirical observations and inferences
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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