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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Arithmetic, calculus, statistics, and trigonometry
- Topology, logic, probability, and differential equations
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Combinatorics, linear algebra, cryptography, and calculus
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
- The use of pure reason to prove properties of abstract objects (correct)
- Empirical experimentation and observation
- Trial and error to discover mathematical properties
- Inductive reasoning to derive mathematical principles
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
What are the fundamental truths of mathematics independent from?
- Empirical evidence
- Theoretical conjectures
- Real-world applications
- Any scientific experimentation (correct)
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
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What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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