Mathematical Concepts and Problem Solving

The video tutorial by Mike from Prep Pros covers various challenging SAT math problems, including quadratic formulas, linear equations, percent increases, exponents, graphing, trigonometry, area calculations, unit conversions, and absolute value equations. Mike provides strategies and tips for solving these problems and offers additional resources for further SAT preparation.

What is the main goal of the video presented by the instructor?

• To introduce new SAT Math concepts

• To solve the 10 easiest SAT questions

• To tackle the 10 most difficult SAT questions

• To provide a general overview of SAT Math

In a quadratic equation, if the quadratic formula is used, what is the value of 'a' when x squared is present?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

A fitness membership costs $45 per month with a $20 discount on the first month. What is the cost for the first three months?

• $105

• $125

• $115

• $135

If a city's population in 2000 was 2.6 times its population in 1999, what is the percentage increase?

• 60%

• 100%

• 260%

• 160%

What is the simplified form of 2 to the power of 5/2 multiplied by 2 to the power of 6/5?

• 2 to the power of 37/10

• 2 to the power of 12/10

• 8 times 2 to the power of 7/10

• 2 to the power of 30/10

Which graph feature is checked first to simplify graphing questions?

• Y-intercept

• Slope

• Vertex

• X-intercept

What is the value of cosine of x minus sine of y if x and y are complementary angles?

• 2

• 0

• 1

• -1

If the area of a small circle is 72 and the ratio of the radii of two circles is 4:5, what is the area of the larger circle?

• 112.5

• 90

• 150

• 100

How should you convert square feet to square meters in unit conversion problems?

• Multiply by 3.28

• Divide by 3.28

• Square the conversion factor

• Use the conversion factor once

What is the solution to the equation |x - 5| = 2x?

• x = 5/3

• x = 3

• x = -5

• x = 0