SAT Live Classes and Problem Solving Techniques

What is a necessary condition for using a colon in a sentence?

• A dependent clause must follow the colon.

• A list must precede the colon.

• An independent clause must precede the colon.

• A question must follow the colon.

What is the score improvement guarantee offered by Magoosh for students who complete the full course?

• 100 points

• 75 points

• 50 points

• 150 points

What is the primary focus of Magoosh's live classes?

• Only reading strategies

• Essay writing techniques

• Test-taking strategies and content in reading, writing, and math

• Math problem-solving only

What is the benefit of using live chat during Magoosh's classes?

• To ask and answer questions for a personalized experience

• To watch recorded sessions

• To schedule future classes

• To download study materials

Which method is initially demonstrated to solve equations in the video?

• Factoring

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Graphing

What is a common mistake when using substitution to solve equations?

• Not checking the solution

• Forgetting to distribute terms

• Using incorrect coefficients

• Solving for the wrong variable

Why might elimination be preferred over substitution in solving equations?

• It avoids fractions.

• It is faster and reduces errors.

• It requires fewer steps.

• It is more intuitive.

What should be done to the second equation to facilitate elimination?

• Subtract a constant from both sides

• Divide it by a number

• Multiply it by a number

• Add a constant to both sides

What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first in the elimination method?

• The x variable is isolated.

• The y variable is isolated.

• A new equation is formed.

• Both variables are eliminated.

What is the final solution for y using the elimination method?

• y = 2

• y = 3

• y = 4

• y = 5