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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
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?
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?
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?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the starting points of a mathematical theory?
What are the starting points of a mathematical theory?
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