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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?
- 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?
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?
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?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are the starting points of a mathematical theory, according to the text?
What are the starting points of a mathematical theory, according to the text?
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