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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?

  • Logic, topology, calculus, and probability
  • Algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics
  • Arithmetic, calculus, statistics, and trigonometry
  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • Application of statistical methods
  • Memorization of formulas and algorithms
  • Experimentation with physical objects
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Physical objects found in nature
  • Entities that are stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms (correct)
  • Randomly selected elements
  • Entities that are proven to exist through experimentation
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are considered as the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?

    <p>Some basic properties that are considered true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does most mathematical activity involve according to the text?

    <p>Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mathematical proofs consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have certain properties called?

    <p>Axioms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general consensus among mathematicians about a common definition for their academic discipline?

    <p>There is no general consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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