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Pythagoras' Theorem

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher who discovered that in a right angled triangle (triangle with one angle 90 degrees) the hypotenuse squared , c 2 , was equal to the sum of the other sides squared, a and b....
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Answered by Katie C. Maths tutor
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How do I form the imperfect subjunctive?

Forming the imperfect subjunctive is easy, on the condition that you know how to form the preterite (in 3 rd person plural, e.g. hablaron, comieron…) Let’s start with a regular verb: hablar. We go to the 3 r...
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What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Cell division can be achieved by either mitosis or meiosis. Cell division via mitosis is essential for growth and repair and occurs in nearly all cells in the body, whereas cell division by meiosis occurs in...
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Probability: "Sock Drawer" style questions.

Here is a genuine probability question I once tackled: “In your sock drawer there are 6 blue socks, 2 red socks and 2 white socks , distributed so that the probability of picking each is equal. Without looki...
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When do adjectives change to agree with the noun they modify in French?

In general, French adjectives must agree with the noun they modify, e.g. 'a white shirt' --> une chemise blanche, because 'chemise' is feminine, and the feminine form of 'blanc' is 'blanche'; 'blue socks'...
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