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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Algebra, geometry, statistics, and calculus
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
What do abstract objects in modern mathematics consist of?
- Abstractions from nature and entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Only concrete, tangible entities
- Real-life physical objects and natural phenomena
- Entities derived solely from empirical observations
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
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Visualization of geometric shapes and structures
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
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