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Which of the following is NOT a major subdiscipline of modern mathematics?
Which of the following is NOT a major subdiscipline of modern mathematics?
- Number theory
- Calculus (correct)
- Algebra
- Geometry
What is the main purpose of a proof in mathematics?
What is the main purpose of a proof in mathematics?
- To prove axioms
- To apply deductive rules
- To establish basic properties of nature
- To discover properties of abstract objects (correct)
What are the topics included in mathematics?
What are the topics included in mathematics?
- Numbers, shapes, and quantities
- Formulas and related structures
- Spaces and their containment
- All of the above (correct)
What are the objects of study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of study in modern mathematics?
What is the role of axioms in mathematics?
What is the role of axioms in mathematics?