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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are considered true starting points of a mathematical theory?

    <p>Previously proved theorems, axioms, and basic properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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