Today’s SAT question of the day is an algebra question that’s rated hard – but I don’t think you’ll agree with the rating!
The question:
If x + 2x is 5 more than y + 2y, then x – y =
Step 1: translation. Continue reading
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SAT Question of the Day Explained – February 15, 2014 – Math, Algebra
Today’s SAT question of the day is a math question that is rated hard. If you work along with me step by step, I think you’ll see that this problem really isn’t so hard after all. In fact, we are even going to discuss two ways to solve it.
Here is the problem: we have a revenue model that is expressed by r(p) = 2,000p – 10p^2. We need to know which of the values in the answer choices will give us the greatest revenue. Continue reading
SAT Question of the Day Explained – February 10, 2014 – Sentence Completion
Today’s SAT question of the day is a sentence completion that requires precise reading (yes, moreso than usual). There seems to be a certain store manager who felt…something…when sales dropped, so she did…something…to a department for its lack of effort. Continue reading
SAT Question of the Day Explained – February 4, 2014 – Sentence Completion
Today’s SAT question of the day is a vocabulary roller coaster! This hard-difficulty sentence completion begins:
“True to her altruistic beliefs…”
Do you know what altruism is? Continue reading
SAT Question of the Day Explained – January 23, 2014 – Sentence Completion
Tom Whittaker (right)
Today’s SAT question of the day is a single-blank sentence completion about a certain mountaineer. He had “unflagging determination” and “_______ physical preparation” for his successful ascent. Let’s think of what should go in that blank. Continue reading