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Which subdiscipline of mathematics is primarily concerned with the properties of numbers?
Which subdiscipline of mathematics is primarily concerned with the properties of numbers?
- Geometry
- Number theory (correct)
- Algebra
- Analysis
In modern mathematics, which entities are stipulated to have certain properties?
In modern mathematics, which entities are stipulated to have certain properties?
- Entities with uncertain properties
- Entities with variable properties
- Entities with certain properties called axioms (correct)
- Entities derived from nature
What is the primary method used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
What is the primary method used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
- Intuitive guesswork
- Deductive reasoning (correct)
- Empirical observation
- Inductive reasoning
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in fields such as finance and social sciences?
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in fields such as finance and social sciences?
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What is the primary role of mathematics in relation to the natural sciences, engineering, and medicine?
What is the primary role of mathematics in relation to the natural sciences, engineering, and medicine?
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