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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and logic
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
- Probability, differential equations, set theory, and topology
What is the most common type of mathematical activity mentioned in the text?
What is the most common type of mathematical activity mentioned in the text?
- Exploration of mathematical patterns in nature
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Experimentation with real-world objects
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects using pure reason (correct)
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of, according to the text?
- A series of experiments to validate mathematical concepts
- A collection of assumptions and theories
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to established results (correct)
- An exploration of mathematical patterns in nature
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics, as per the text?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics, as per the text?
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What is the nature of the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline, according to the text?
What is the nature of the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline, according to the text?
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