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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Logic, set theory, combinatorics, and topology
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and arithmetic
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Experimental testing of mathematical concepts
- Memorization of formulas and algorithms
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Mathematical constants and variables
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Randomly selected elements from a given set
- Physical objects and observable phenomena
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 theory in modern mathematics?
What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?
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