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Which major subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the study of numbers?
Which major subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the study of numbers?
- Algebra
- Number theory (correct)
- Geometry
- Analysis
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
- Constants
- Coefficients
- Variables
- Axioms (correct)
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Application of random rules
- Manipulation of real-life objects
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects (correct)
- Observation of physical phenomena
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
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