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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?

  • Algebra, calculus, topology, and probability
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Differential equations, logic, combinatorics, and set theory
  • Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Exploration of historical mathematical problems and their solutions
  • Experimentation with physical objects and the observation of their behaviors
  • Memorization of complex formulas and the application of statistical methods
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Entities that are stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms (correct)
  • Randomly selected shapes and structures
  • Physical objects found in nature
  • Abstract concepts without specific properties
  • 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, according to the text?

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

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