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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Geometry, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Arithmetic, topology, logic, and probability
- Combinatorics, graph theory, cryptography, and game theory
What is the process of proving properties of abstract objects in mathematics?
What is the process of proving properties of abstract objects in mathematics?
- Using intuition
- Using empirical evidence
- Using guesswork
- Using pure reason (correct)
What are axioms in modern mathematics?
What are axioms in modern mathematics?
- Empirical observations
- Abstract objects from nature
- Intuitive insights
- Entities with certain properties (correct)
What is a proof in mathematics?
What is a proof in mathematics?
What is the definition of mathematics according to mathematicians?
What is the definition of mathematics according to mathematicians?
What is a fraction?
What is a fraction?
What does the numerator represent in a fraction?
What does the numerator represent in a fraction?
What is a common, vulgar, or simple fraction?
What is a common, vulgar, or simple fraction?
Can the denominator of a fraction be zero?
Can the denominator of a fraction be zero?
What is a mixed numeral?
What is a mixed numeral?