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Which subdiscipline of mathematics is primarily concerned with properties of numbers?
Which subdiscipline of mathematics is primarily concerned with properties of numbers?
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Number theory (correct)
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Postulates
- Theorems
- Axioms (correct)
- Hypotheses
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Intuitive guesswork
- Experimental observations
- Memorization of formulas
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
What does a proof consist of in mathematics?
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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?
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