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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. Know How to Find Unknown Expressions by...
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)

2. Use New Definitions and Functions...
Choice E and Work Backward
Make the Problem Simpler
Carefully.
Triangles

3. Know How to Eliminate...
Certain Choices
Carefully.
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Averages and Inequalities

4. Try Not to Make...
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'

5. Use Specific Numerical Example to...
Prove or Disprove Your Guess
Make the Problem Simpler
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
R x T = D

6. Draw or Extend Lines in a Diagrams to...
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
Make a Problem Easier; Label Unknown Quantities
Make the Problem Simpler

7. Know and Use Facts About...
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
Triangles
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First

8. Know How to Find Unknown Quantities (Area - Length - Arc & Angle) from...
Mathematical Expressions
Averages and Inequalities
Carefully.
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)

9. Know How to Use Units of...
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer
R x T = D
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Choice E and Work Backward

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

11. Use the Given Information
R x T = D
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Triangles
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)

12. Cancel Quantities to...
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
Prove or Disprove Your Guess
Make the Problem Simpler
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer

13. When Each Choice Must Be Tested - Start with...
Certain Choices
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Choice E and Work Backward
Make a Problem Easier; Label Unknown Quantities

14. Remember Classic Expressions Such as...
X^2 - y^2 - x^2 + 2xy + y^2 - x^2 - 2xy + y^2 - x + y/xy
Mathematical Expressions
Choice E and Work Backward
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)

15. Translate English Words into...
Adding - Subtracting - Multiplying - or Dividing Equations or Expressions
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)
Triangles
Mathematical Expressions

16. Know How to Solve Problems Using the Formula...
Averages and Inequalities
Time - Distance - Area or Volume to Find or Check Your Answer
R x T = D
Carefully.

17. When Calculating Answers...
Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Tedious Calculations Since There is Usually an Easier Way
Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If - Reducing Can Be Done First
Triangles

18. Know How to Manipulate...
Averages and Inequalities
Carefully.
Easy but That Can Be Tricky - Beware of Choice A as a 'Lure Choice'
Known Quantities (the Whole Equals the Sum of Its Parts)