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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics according to the text?

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Algebra, calculus, statistics, and geometry
  • Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
  • Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
  • What do most mathematical activities involve, as per the text?

  • Exploration of physical phenomena and experimental validation
  • Application of numerical algorithms and statistical models
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Investigation of historical mathematical concepts and their origins
  • What do mathematical objects in modern mathematics consist of?

  • Historical artifacts and cultural symbols
  • Physical representations and tangible manifestations
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • Empirical observations and experimental data
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

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

    What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?

    <p>Certain properties, called axioms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does most mathematical activity involve, as per the text?

    <p>The discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mathematical objects in modern mathematics consist of?

    <p>Either abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?

    <p>There is no general consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

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

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