Mathematics Mastery
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Name four major subdisciplines of modern mathematics.

number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis

What is the common definition of mathematics agreed upon by mathematicians?

There is no general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline.

What is the main activity in mathematics?

The main activity in mathematics involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them.

What are axioms in mathematics?

<p>Axioms are entities that are stipulated to have certain properties and are considered true starting points of the theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

<p>A proof consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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