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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and arithmetic
  • Differential equations, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and combinatorics
  • Logic, set theory, topology, and probability
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • What do most mathematical activities involve?

  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Memorization of formulas and algorithms
  • Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
  • Application of statistical methods to solve problems
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Empirical observations and generalizations
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • Randomly selected data points for analysis
  • Physical representations of mathematical concepts
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the starting point of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?

    <p>Some basic properties that are considered true</p> Signup and view all the answers

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