What is Math?

Math = Language

-"Universal Language"

Math > Language

-You can make statement that are difficult or impossible to make in natural languages

Math <>

-Can't say "I love you"

-Mathematical statements do not refer to the real world

Axioms is a Premise or Starting Point

Definitions of an Axiom:

1.) Consistent

2.) Independent

3.) Simplicity

4.) Fruitful

Theorems:

1. Lines perpendicular to the same line are parallel
3. The angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees
4. The angles added up on a line is 180 degrees

Platonists: Belief that math is out there waiting to be discovered- Timelessly true

Formulist: Belief that math is invented.