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What are abstract objects in mathematics?
What are abstract objects in mathematics?
- Basic properties considered true starting points
- Axioms
- Entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
- Objects derived from nature
What is the purpose of axioms in mathematics?
What is the purpose of axioms in mathematics?
- To establish basic properties (correct)
- To prove theorems
- To discover properties of abstract objects
- To study shapes and spaces
What is the main focus of mathematical activity?
What is the main focus of mathematical activity?
- Proving theorems (correct)
- Studying shapes and spaces
- Using deductive rules
- Discovering properties of abstract objects
Which numeral system is the most common?
Which numeral system is the most common?
What are numerals used for, in addition to counting and measuring?
What are numerals used for, in addition to counting and measuring?
What are the original examples of numbers?
What are the original examples of numbers?
What is a number?
What is a number?
How are numbers represented in language?
How are numbers represented in language?
Flashcards
Abstract objects
Abstract objects
Entities in math with specific properties.
Axioms' purpose
Axioms' purpose
Establish basic properties in math.
Math activity focus
Math activity focus
Proving theorems.
Common numeral system
Common numeral system
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Numerals' uses
Numerals' uses
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Original numbers
Original numbers
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Definition of a number
Definition of a number
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Number representation
Number representation
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