SAT & ACT Lines Practice
Line c passes through (8,-10) and (2,8). Line d is parallel to line c and passes through (6,1). Find the equation of line d.
Standardized Test Lines Practice
Line n passes through (12,4) and (-6,10). Line s is perpendicular to line n and passes through (-3,9). Find the equation of line n.
SAT & ACT Mathematical Conversions
Did you know? The SAT Math section focuses on 3 areas of math: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, and Passport to Advanced Math. It’s important to know the following conversions: inches to feet-divide by 12 feet to inches-multiply by 12 minutes to hours-divide by 60 hours to minutes-multiply by 60 minutes to[…]
Important Notes for the SAT & ACT Math Sections
Both the SAT & ACT Math sections involve the manipulation of equations and solving linear systems. Percent change formula [(new-old)/old]*100 When you raise an exponent to another power you multiply the 2 exponents When you multiply the bases you add the exponents — For linear functions start with slope. Solve for slope then set up[…]
Parabola Review for ACT / SAT Math
Mastery of parabolas is essential for math on the ACT and SAT. For parabolas vertex is (h,k) y=a(x-h)^2 + k y=ax^2+bx+c form vertex x= -b/2a
Studying for ACT English and SAT Writing Language
No commas for prepositional phrases What does this mean? When you see words like in on for by from to with around of Don’t use commas for them. Examples from the test C02. These sentences have no commas. The team that prevails in two of the three periods wins the game. Sweet Auburn’s designation in[…]