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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and probability
- Differential equations, combinatorics, topology, and logic
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and topology
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Utilization of experimental data to derive conclusions
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of assumptions without logical connections
- A set of arbitrary assertions without evidence
- A series of experimental trials leading to a conclusion
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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