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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)
- Algebra, calculus, topology, and logic
- Arithmetic, calculus, statistics, and trigonometry
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and logic
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Verification of natural phenomena through experiments
- Exploration of historical mathematical concepts
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
- Historical mathematical artifacts
- Abstractions from nature or stipulated entities with certain properties (correct)
- Physical objects and observable phenomena
- Abstract concepts without real-world applications
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
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What is the nature of mathematical axioms?
What is the nature of mathematical axioms?
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