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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Logic, set theory, combinatorics, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
What do most mathematical activities involve?
What do most mathematical activities involve?
- Trial and error to find solutions to mathematical problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Reliance on intuition rather than rigorous reasoning
- Memorization of formulas and their applications
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
- Real-world physical objects and their measurements
- Empirical observations and experimental data
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Concepts derived from practical applications
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, as mentioned in the text?
What are the starting points of a mathematical theory, as mentioned in the text?
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