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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
- Geometry, arithmetic, statistics, and number theory
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
What type of objects does most mathematical activity involve?
What type of objects does most mathematical activity involve?
- Geometric objects
- Natural objects
- Concrete objects
- Abstract objects (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
- An analysis of empirical data
- A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (correct)
- A collection of assumptions and estimations
- A series of experimental tests
What are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics?
What are the topics included in the area of knowledge of mathematics?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?
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