Mathematics Quiz
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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Set theory, logic, topology, and combinatorics
  • Linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and discrete mathematics
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
  • What do most mathematical activities involve?

  • Visualization of geometric shapes and patterns
  • Application of statistical methods to solve problems
  • Memorization of formulas and algorithms
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • What do mathematical objects in modern mathematics consist of?

  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • Purely theoretical and non-applicable concepts
  • Extrapolations from historical mathematical concepts
  • Physical representations of mathematical concepts
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the starting points of a mathematical theory?

    <p>Axioms and basic properties considered true</p> Signup and view all the answers

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