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SAT studying
A set of flashcards for important SAT concepts to know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the vertex formula in a quadratic equation | -b/2a, where y=a(x^2)+bx+c |
| In math problems, change refers to | the positive OR NEGATIVE amount the prior value changed by |
| when presented with a vague graph, you always must PRECISELY calculate.. | the slope, using two points visible |
| different ways to write ax²+bx+c | I (ax-h²+k), or II a(x-h²)+k, or III (ax-hx-h+k), or IV (ax²-2hx+h²+k) |
| how to complete the square? | divide both sides by a, isolate x, add (b/2)² to both sides, rewrite the x side as squared binomial, being (x+b/2)², and square root both sides |
| if you're ever unsure when receiving a quadratic equation, first try | expanding it fully |
| moreover signals... | that the information that follows adds to the prior information written |
| contentious meaning | fought over |
| tenuous meaning | weak or uncertain, can easily break or fail |
| important rule for "generalization about x in y" | it refers to x ACROSS y. not x itself |
| when plugging example functions into a calculator, remember two things: | 1. you can plug n chug, 2. to use the specific formats of specific equations, such as mx+b |
| does college board allow holes in graphs | no, it's all algebra 1, don't do any discontinuity stuff |
| when asked to find some factors of an exponential equation.. | break the terms that remain constant across all answer choices to achieve whatever factors you need |
| concede definition | to agree with others; to admit, often reluctantly after first denying the truth |
| commas can or cannot join main clauses | cannot without conjunction |
| example of two main clauses | that the state in which the crater lied was conceded upon by all involved. establishing precise coordinates proved more divisive |
| what is the conventional way to join two main clauses | a semicolon |
| conjecture definition | a conclusion or estimate formed on the basis of insufficient evidence |
| repudiate definition | to reject outright; to have nothing to do with |
| recant definition | to revoke a previously held belief |