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SAT Math Tricks 2

Subjects : sat, math

Instructions:

Answer 18 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Try Not to Make...
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
R x T = D
Make the Problem Simpler

2. When Calculating Answers...
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Triangles
Prove or Disprove Your Guess

3. Watch Out for Questions That Seem Very...

4. Know How to Eliminate...
Make the Problem Simpler
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Mathematical Expressions
Certain Choices

5. Know How to Solve Problems Using the Formula...
Mathematical Expressions
R x T = D
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer
Certain Choices

6. Use New Definitions and Functions...
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Carefully.
Make the Problem Simpler
Prove or Disprove Your Guess

7. Use the Given Information
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Triangles
Mathematical Expressions

8. Know How to Use Units of...
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer

9. Know How to Find Unknown Quantities (Area - Length - Arc & Angle) from...
Averages and Inequalities
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Choice E and Work Backward

10. Know How to Manipulate...
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Averages and Inequalities
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions

11. When Each Choice Must Be Tested - Start with...
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
R x T = D
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Choice E and Work Backward

12. Know How to Find Unknown Expressions by...
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer

13. Draw or Extend Lines in a Diagrams to...
Averages and Inequalities
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Make a Problem Easier; Label Unknown Quantities
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy

14. Translate English Words into...
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Prove or Disprove Your Guess
Mathematical Expressions
Triangles

15. Know and Use Facts About...
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Triangles
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Prove or Disprove Your Guess

16. Use Specific Numerical Example to...
Certain Choices
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer
Prove or Disprove Your Guess

17. Remember Classic Expressions Such as...
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Triangles
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way

18. Cancel Quantities to...
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
Make the Problem Simpler
Certain Choices