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What is the primary activity in mathematics, according to the text?
What is the primary activity in mathematics, according to the text?
- Development of mathematical tools for engineering and technology
- Experimentation to validate mathematical theories
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and using pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of mathematical models in natural sciences
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Arithmetic, topology, calculus, and probability
- Logic, differential equations, combinatorics, and topology
- Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics, based on the text?
What is the nature of the fundamental truths of mathematics, based on the text?
- Independent from scientific experimentation (correct)
- Dependent on empirical observations
- Subject to constant revision based on new discoveries
- Influenced by the applications in natural sciences
In which areas is mathematics essential, according to the text?
In which areas is mathematics essential, according to the text?
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What do mathematical proofs consist of, as per the text?
What do mathematical proofs consist of, as per the text?
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