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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)
- Arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and geometry
- Logic, set theory, combinatorics, and topology
- Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, and topology
What does most mathematical activity involve?
What does most mathematical activity involve?
- Visualization of geometric shapes and their transformations
- Memorization of numerical values and application of statistical methods
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
- Trial and error approach to solving mathematical problems
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?
- Physical representations of mathematical concepts
- Historical artifacts with mathematical significance
- Observable phenomena and their mathematical representations
- Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
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What are considered true starting points of a mathematical theory?
What are considered true starting points of a mathematical theory?
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