Nature of Mathematics.docx

Mathematics is the science of __ and relationships.

patterns

Mathematics is considered as the foundation of __.

engineering

Mathematics is abstract; therefore, it finds useful applications in many fields of __ thought.

human

After abstractions have been made, those symbols can be combined in various ways according to precise defined __.

rules

Patterns in nature are visible regularities of __ found in the natural world.

form

Natural patterns include __, trees, spirals, and waves.

symmetries

A __ is a discernible regularity in the world or in a man-made design.

pattern

The formula for the nth term of the sequence 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24… is __.

3n + 6

Fibonacci is known for the __ Sequence.

Fibonacci

Mathematics can be used in expressing an idea to a __ concept.

concrete

Counting happens when there is a __.

pattern

The mathematics function deals with __ of various objects.

characteristics