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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Set Theory, Probability, Statistics, Calculus
- Arithmetic, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry
- Number theory, Algebra, Geometry, Analysis (correct)
- Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics
What is a proof in mathematics?
What is a proof in mathematics?
- An unproven statement that is believed to be true
- An assumption made without any evidence
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A hypothesis that is yet to be tested
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Solving equations
- Calculating probabilities
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Memorizing formulas
What are axioms in mathematics?
What are axioms in mathematics?
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Is there a common definition for the academic discipline of mathematics among mathematicians?
Is there a common definition for the academic discipline of mathematics among mathematicians?
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