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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
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?
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?
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?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What is considered the starting point of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?
What is considered the starting point of a mathematical theory in modern mathematics?
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