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

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and statistics
  • Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and logic
  • Probability, differential equations, combinatorics, and set theory
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • The memorization of formulas and the application of algorithms
  • The discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • The study of real-life applications and the development of practical solutions
  • The exploration of historical mathematical problems and their solutions
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Patterns and sequences found in natural phenomena
  • Physical shapes and geometric figures
  • Real-world measurements and observations
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • 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 the starting points of a mathematical theory, according to the text?

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

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