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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?
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What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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