What are the hardest math problems on the SAT 1?

[Quen]

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I've been doing countless SAT practice test and I really do not see anything that looks too difficult, however I have been stuck on a few problems, but when I saw the solution, it looked really easy to figure out.

Anyhow, I'm just wondering is there any certain problems that stick out from the rest?

 

[MilkmanAl]

The SAT goes through Algebra 2 now, right? I always thought hyperbolas and parabolas the most complicated topics Algebra 2 had to offer, but maybe that's just me. That stuff might not even be fair game for the test.

 

[glowworm]

Almost everything on the SAT was in my algebra 2 book. the hardest problems for me are the graphs of parabolas and other curved lines. just make sure you know all the rules inside and out-its easy to get confused under time pressure- and you should be fine.🙂

 

[Quen]

MilkmanAl, thanks for the reply. The CollegeBoard SAT Study Guide states that it only has:

Number and operations
Algebra and functions
Geometry and measurement
Data analysis, statistics and probability

So, I'm not sure if it has Algebra II, but I will review hyperbolas and parabolas. I haven't seen any on the practice test I've taken. I've been using Barons, Kaplan, and Princeton, but I haven't taken all of the practice test they have to offer. I might get Grubers to see if it has anything different. Thanks for the advice as always.

edit: Also, thanks for the reply glowworm. So, I guess it has Algebra II. I will look through all my books and see if I can find some of the parabola and curved lines material.

 

[tennisball80]

Unlike the ACT it does not contain Trigometry as far as I know.

Good luck

 

[xnfs93hy]

It goes up to whatever would be covered in an Algebra II Honors class. There is no pre-cal, trig, etc. on it.

It is just:

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II.

and your basic arithmetic.

 

[CScull]

Trig and Geometry are normally the trickiest for me because I practice them the least. Some of the word problems can get you too; but only if you start to get stressed.