What is the definition of Mathematics?

Question

a.adding and subtracting numbers
b.the science of patterns and relationships
c.the science of numbers
d.a really hard subject

Answer 1

Hmm --

Mathematics involves multiplication and division, too. So a) isn't right.

Check this dictionary definition to find the right answer.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mathematics

Answer 2

c.the science of numbers .???????

Answer 3

Is that what the definition says?

Answer 4

ops!

b.the science of patterns and relationships

Answer 5

Right. Frankly, my guess was the science of numbers, but the dictionary set me straight. <g>