SAT Mathematics : SAT Math

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT Mathematics

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Example Questions

Example Question #361 : Sat Math

What is the sum of all unique zeros to the function ?

Possible Answers:

8

-17

17

72

Correct answer:

-17

Explanation:

The zeros of a function are the x-values at which the value of the function equals zero. So to solve for the zeros of a function, set the function equal to zero and then solve for . Here that means setting the function equal to zero:

Then factor the common :

Then factor the quadratic in parentheses:

Now make sure you solve for . The values of  that lead to a product of zero are  and .  Therefore the sum is .

Example Question #1 : Graphing Inequalities

For the following system of equations, what shape does the corresponding graph make:

Possible Answers:

It does not form a shape.

Rectangle

Square

Triangle

Correct answer:

Triangle

Explanation:

When we graph the three inequalities as equations, we get the below graph. Testing a point within the triangle does in fact fulfill all three conditions, so the shape formed by the inequalities is a triangle. If a tested point within the triangle did not fulfill one or more conditions, then we would have chosen “it does not form a shape.”

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Example Question #1 : Graphing Inequalities

Which of the following graphs correctly describes the system of inequalities:

 

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

After plotting the lines, shade the regions corresponding to each individual inequality. The area of intersection (in purple) is the solution to the system of inequalities. Another way to check your answer is to pick a point in all four regions delineated by the two equations and test those four coordinate points in the system of inequalities.

Example Question #21 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

For the following system of equations, what shape does the corresponding graph make:

Possible Answers:

Triangle

Square

Rectangle

It does not form a shape

Correct answer:

Triangle

Explanation:

When we graph the three inequalities as equations, we get the below graph. Testing a point within the triangle does in fact fulfill all three conditions, so the shape formed by the inequalities is a triangle. If a tested point within the triangle did not fulfill one or more conditions, then we would have chosen “it does not form a shape.”

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Example Question #22 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

Which of the following graphs correctly describes the system of inequalities:

 

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

After plotting the lines, shade the regions corresponding to each individual inequality. The area of intersection (in purple) is the solution to the system of inequalities. Another way to check your answer is to pick a point in all four regions delineated by the two equations and test those four coordinate points in the system of inequalities.

Example Question #23 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

Which of the following ordered pairs (x,y) is a solution to the system of inequalities:

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is the only coordinate point that fulfills the system of inequalities.

Example Question #24 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

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If the system of inequalities  and  is graphed on the xy- plane above, which quadrant contains no solutions to the system?

Possible Answers:

I

III

II

I and II

Correct answer:

I and II

Explanation:

The graph of the system of inequalities is shown below. The solution (in purple) does not go into region I or II.

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Example Question #25 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

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If the system of inequalities  and  is graphed on the xy- plane above, which quadrant contains no solutions to the system?

Possible Answers:

III

There are solutions in all 4 quadrants.

IV

II

Correct answer:

There are solutions in all 4 quadrants.

Explanation:

The graph of the system of inequalities is shown below. The solution (in purple) is present in all four regions.

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Example Question #26 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

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If the system of inequalities  and  is graphed on the xy- plane above, which quadrant contains no solutions to the system?

Possible Answers:

There are solutions in all 4 quadrants.

IV

II

III

Correct answer:

There are solutions in all 4 quadrants.

Explanation:

The graph of the system of inequalities is shown below. The solution (in purple) is present in all four regions.

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Example Question #27 : Graphical Representation Of Functions

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The graph shown above is best represented by which inequality?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The x-intercept is (4,0) so when  equals 0, , and the y-intercept is (0,3) so when  equals 0, . These points only work for a line corresponding to . To determine which direction the inequality points, you can plug in any point. If we use (0,0), , so this is the direction the inequality must face.

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