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Explain the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text.
Explain the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text.
The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text are number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
What does most mathematical activity involve, according to the text?
Most mathematical activity involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them.
What does a proof in mathematics consist of, as described in the text?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of, as described in the text?
A proof in mathematics consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results. These results include previously proved theorems, axioms, and some basic properties.
In what fields is mathematics essential, according to the text?
In what fields is mathematics essential, according to the text?
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What is the relationship between some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, and their applications?
What is the relationship between some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, and their applications?
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