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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Set theory, differential equations, linear algebra, and calculus
  • Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
  • Logic, topology, combinatorics, and probability
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • Experimental testing and observation of natural phenomena
  • Application of intuitive reasoning to solve practical problems
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Memorization of complex formulas and algorithms
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Mathematical objects are not clearly defined in modern mathematics
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • Physical representations of real-world phenomena
  • Randomly selected data points for analysis
  • 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 starting points of a mathematical theory?

    <p>Previously proved theorems, axioms, and basic properties considered true</p> Signup and view all the answers

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