5 Questions
Which major subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the study of numbers?
Number theory
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
Axioms
What does most mathematical activity involve?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
Test your knowledge of mathematics with this quiz covering number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis. Challenge yourself with questions on numbers, formulas, shapes, and quantitative changes. See how well you know the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics.
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