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Which of the following is NOT a major subdiscipline of modern mathematics?
Which of the following is NOT a major subdiscipline of modern mathematics?
- Number theory
- Calculus (correct)
- Geometry
- Algebra
What is the main focus of mathematical activity?
What is the main focus of mathematical activity?
- Discovery of abstract objects
- Proving mathematical theorems (correct)
- Stipulating properties of entities
- Application of deductive rules
What are axioms in mathematics?
What are axioms in mathematics?
- Entities with certain properties
- Basic properties that are considered true starting points (correct)
- Abstract objects derived from nature
- Properties of deductive rules
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for mathematics?
What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for mathematics?
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What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
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