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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties, called axioms
What does most mathematical activity involve?
the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are considered true starting points of a mathematical theory?
some basic properties that are considered true starting points of the theory
Test your knowledge of major subdisciplines in mathematics with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis. See how well you understand the fundamental concepts and structures in modern mathematics.
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