alleryA key advantage of abstraction in mathematics is that it:
ALinks different areas
BAvoids all proof
CRemoves every symbol
DMakes ideas easier
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Links different areas
1. Abstraction generalises patterns across objects.
2. It reveals deep connections between areas.
3. It does not make ideas easier; the source says the opposite.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Abstraction" (rev ?), section "In mathematics"_
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