Mathematics Explained
Why Pythagoras’ theorem needs a right angle
Use the right angle to identify the hypotenuse before applying Pythagoras’ theorem, with a worked example and a check for common mistakes.
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Mathematics Explained
Mathematics Explained
Why Multiplying Two Negative Numbers Gives a Positive Product
Use a multiplication pattern and the distributive law to understand why a negative multiplied by a negative gives a positive result.