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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?

  • Algebra, calculus, statistics, and geometry
  • Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra

What is the primary method used in mathematical activity according to the text?

  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Trial and error experimentation with mathematical concepts
  • Use of intuition and guesswork to develop mathematical theorems
  • Reliance on empirical evidence to validate mathematical theories

What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?

  • Physical objects and real-life phenomena
  • Observations and measurements of natural phenomena
  • Purely hypothetical constructs with no real-world relevance
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)

What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?

<p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the starting points of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?

<p>Axioms and basic properties that are considered true (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Subdisciplines of Modern Mathematics

  • The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics include: algebra, analysis, geometry, and number theory

Mathematical Activity

  • The primary method used in mathematical activity is logical deduction and proof

Objects of Mathematical Study

  • The objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics include: numbers, geometric shapes, and abstract structures

Proofs in Mathematics

  • A proof in mathematics consists of: a series of logical deductions, based on axioms and previously proven results, that demonstrate the truth of a mathematical statement

Starting Points of a Mathematical Theory

  • The starting points of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics are: axioms, definitions, and previously established results

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