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Explain the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics discussed in the text.

The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics discussed in the text are number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.

What is the main activity involved in most mathematical work, according to the text?

Most mathematical activity involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them.

Define 'proof' in the context of mathematics as described in the text.

A proof consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results, including previously proved theorems, axioms, and some basic properties.

How is mathematics essential in various fields mentioned in the text?

<p>Mathematics is essential in the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and the social sciences for modeling phenomena and developing fundamental truths that are independent of scientific experimentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, developed according to the text?

<p>Some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, are developed in close correlation with their applications and are often grouped under applied mathematics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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