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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 probability
- Arithmetic, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics
- Geometry, statistics, number theory, and algebra
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Application of statistical methods to solve problems
- Visualization of geometric shapes and patterns
- Memorization of formulas and theorems
- 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?
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Objects derived solely from practical applications
- Randomly selected elements from a given set
- Physical representations of numbers and shapes
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 mathematical theory in case of abstraction from nature?
What are the starting points of a mathematical theory in case of abstraction from nature?
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