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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics are number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.
How is most mathematical activity described?
How is most mathematical activity described?
Most mathematical activity involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them.
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A proof consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results, including previously proved theorems, axioms, and some basic properties.
In which areas is mathematics essential?
In which areas is mathematics essential?
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What are some areas of mathematics that are developed in close correlation with their applications?
What are some areas of mathematics that are developed in close correlation with their applications?
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