Mark Zegarelli - SAT Math For Dummies with Online Practice

SAT® Math For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

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ISBN 978-1-119-82836-5 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-82837-2 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-82838-9 (ebk)

1 Cover

2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

5 Part 1: Getting Started with SAT Math Chapter 1: Welcome to SAT Math SAT Math Basics Overview of SAT Math Topics SAT Math Strategy Three SAT Success Stories Chapter 2: Review of Pre-Algebra Sets of Numbers Fractions, Ratios, Decimals, and Percentages Absolute Value Radicals Understanding Algebra Terminology Graphing on the xy-Plane Choosing and Using a Calculator

6 Part 2: Conquering the Heart of Algebra Chapter 3: Algebra I Reboot Part 1: Expressions Evaluating Expressions Simplifying Expressions Factoring Expressions Chapter 4: Algebra I Reboot Part 2: Equations and Inequalities Solving Simple and Intermediate Algebra Equations Solving More Difficult Equations Solving Inequalities Chapter 5: Linear Functions Interpreting Linear Functions as Words, Tables, Graphs, and Equations Linear Function Basics Using Two Formulas to Find the Slope Solving Linear Function Problems Solving Word Problems Chapter 6: Systems of Equations Systems of Linear Equations Working with Problematic Systems of Equations Systems of Linear Inequalities Systems of Non-Linear Equations

7 Part 3: Tackling Problem Solving and Data Analysis Chapter 7: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages Understanding Ratios and Proportions Using Ratios and Proportions to Solve SAT Word Problems Using Percentages to Answer SAT Questions Chapter 8: Statistics and Probability Statistics Probability Chapter 9: Understanding Data and Information from Tables and Graphs Reading Information from Tables Understanding Bar Graphs, Histograms, and Dot Plots Working with Line Graphs and Scatterplots

8 Part 4: Your Passport to Advanced Math Chapter 10: Functions Understanding Function Notation Working with Function Notation Using the Vertical Line Test for Functions Knowing Some Key Parent Functions Transforming Functions Chapter 11: Polynomials Knowing Polynomial Basics Identifying Odd and Even Polynomials Finding the x -Intercepts of Polynomials Sketching the Graph of a Polynomial Equivalent Polynomials Recalling Synthetic Division for Polynomials Chapter 12: Quadratic Functions The Quadratic Function in Standard Form The Quadratic Function in Vertex Form Connecting Standard and Vertex Forms Finding the Roots of a Quadratic Function Chapter 13: Exponential and Radical Equations Solving Exponential Equations Answering SAT Math Questions Using Exponential Functions Graphing Exponential Functions Radical Equations and Functions Chapter 14: Geometry and Trigonometry Geometry Trigonometry Chapter 15: Additional SAT Math Topics Imaginary and Complex Numbers Circles on the xy -Plane

9 Part 5: Practice Makes Perfect: SAT Math Section Practice Tests Chapter 16: Practice SAT Math Test 1 Answer Sheet for Practice SAT Math Test 1 Section 3 — No Calculator Section 4 — Calculator Chapter 17: Answers and Explanations for Practice SAT Math Test 1 Section 3 — No Calculator Section 4 — Calculator Chapter 18: Practice SAT Math Test 2 Answer Sheet for Practice SAT Math Test 2 Section 3 — No Calculator Section 4 — Calculator Chapter 19: Answers to Practice SAT Math Test 2 Section 3 — No Calculator Section 4 — Calculator

10 Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 20: Ten Things You Will Almost Definitely See on Your SAT Math Test Linear Functions Systems of Linear Equations Quadratic Functions Percentages Ratio/Proportion Problems The Mean and the Median The Trig Identity The Quadratic Formula The Imaginary Number i Circles on the Graph Chapter 21: Ten Tips to Improve Your SAT Math Score Study Diligently in Your Math Classes Get Good at Doing Basic Calculations in Your Head Get Good at Using Your Calculator Study SAT-Specific Math Skills Get Comfortable Turning Words into Numbers Take Timed Practice Tests When Taking Practice Tests, Budget Your Time to Maximize Your Score Study from Your Timed Practice Tests Retake Your Timed Practice Tests Take the SAT More than Once Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Be at Your Best on the SAT Do Something Fun the Day Before the Test Don’t Study for More than 20 Minutes the Night Before the Test Pack Everything You Need the Night Before Do Something Relaxing Before Bed Get a Good Night’s Sleep Wear Several Layers of Clothing Arrive at the Test Site Extra Early Spend Your Time Just Before the Test However You Please Remember to Breathe Skip Over Any Questions That Throw You