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Explain the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text.
Explain the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text.
The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text are number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.
What does mathematical activity involve, as described in the text?
What does mathematical activity involve, as described in the text?
Mathematical activity involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them.
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A proof in mathematics consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results, including previously proved theorems, axioms, and basic properties.
In what fields is mathematics essential, as mentioned in the text?
In what fields is mathematics essential, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the relationship between some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, and their applications?
What is the relationship between some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, and their applications?
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