Question ID 0f1d42fd

Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Ratios, rates,

and Data Analysis proportional
relationships, and
units

ID: 0f1d42fd

The density of a certain type of wood is kilograms per cubic meter. A sample of this type of wood is in the shape of a cube
and has a mass of kilograms. To the nearest hundredth of a meter, what is the length of one edge of this sample?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 0f1d42fd Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It’s given that the density of a certain type of wood is 353 kilograms per cubic meter kg/m3 , and a sample of
this type of wood has a mass of 345 kg. Let 𝑥 represent the volume, in m3 , of the sample. It follows that the relationship between
the density, mass, and volume of this sample can be written
353 kg
as = 345
1 m3
kg
𝑥 m3
345
, or 353 = . Multiplying both sides of this equation by 𝑥 yields 353𝑥 = 345. Dividing both sides of this equation
𝑥
345 345
by 353 yields 𝑥 = . Therefore, the volume of this sample is
353 353
m3 . Since it’s given that the sample of this type of wood is a
cube, it follows that the length of one edge of this sample can be found using the volume formula for a cube, 𝑉 = 𝑠3 , where 𝑉
345
represents the volume, in m3 , and 𝑠 represents the length, in m, of one edge of the cube. Substituting for 𝑉 in this formula yields
353
345
= 𝑠3 . Taking the cube root of both sides of this equation yields 3√ 345 = 𝑠, or 𝑠 ≈ 0 . 99. Therefore, the length of one edge of this
353 353
sample to the nearest hundredth of a meter is 0.99.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 424cddc9
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Ratios, rates,

and Data Analysis proportional
relationships, and
units

ID: 424cddc9

To study the moisture content in a group of trees, samples from the trunk of each tree were taken from trees and cut in the
shape of a cube. The length of the edge of one of these cubes is centimeters. If this cube has a mass of grams, what is
the density of this cube, in grams per cubic centimeter?

ID: 424cddc9 Answer

Correct Answer: 0.32, 8/25

Rationale

The correct answer is .32. The volume of a cube is given by the formula 𝑉 = 𝑠3 , where 𝑠 is the length of an edge of the cube. It’s
given that each edge of the cube has a length of 2.00 centimeters. Substituting 2.00 centimeters for 𝑠 in the formula 𝑉 = 𝑠3 yields
𝑉 = ( 2.00 centimeters ) 3 , or 𝑉 = 8.00 cubic centimeters. It’s given that the cube has a mass of 2.56 grams. Dividing the mass, in
grams, of the cube by the volume, in cubic centimeters, of the cube gives its density, in grams per cubic centimeters. Therefore,
the density of the cube is
2.56 grams
8.00 cubic centimeters
, or .32 grams per cubic centimeter. Note that .32 and 8/25 are examples of ways to
enter a correct answer.
Question Difficulty: Hard
Question ID 6baeb1d2
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Percentages

and Data Analysis

ID: 6baeb1d2

of the items in a box are green. Of those, are also rectangular. Of the green rectangular items, are also metal.
Which of the following is closest to the percentage of the items in the box that are not rectangular green metal items?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 6baeb1d2 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. It's given that 37% of the items in a box are green. Let 𝑥 represent the total number of items in the box. It
37 37
follows that
100
𝑥, or 0.37𝑥, items in the box are green. It's also given that of those, 37% are also rectangular. Therefore, 100 0.37𝑥, or
0.1369𝑥, items in the box are green rectangular items. It's also given that of the green rectangular items, 42% are also metal.
42
Therefore, 0.1369𝑥, or 0.057498𝑥, items in the box are rectangular green metal items. The number of the items in the box that
100
are not rectangular green metal items is the total number of items in the box minus the number of rectangular green metal items
in the box. Therefore, the number of items in the box that are not rectangular green metal items is 𝑥 - 0.057498𝑥, or 0.942502𝑥. The
percentage of items in the box that are not rectangular green metal items is the percentage that 0.942502𝑥 is of 𝑥. If 𝑝%
0.942502𝑥
represents this percentage, the value of 𝑝 is 100 , or 94.2502. Of the given choices, 94.25% is closest to the percentage of
𝑥
items in the box that are not rectangular green metal items.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 91ac409a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Probability and

and Data Analysis conditional
probability

ID: 91ac409a

The table summarizes the distribution of age and assigned group for participants in a study.

– years – years years Total

Group A

Group B

Group C

Total
One of these participants will be selected at random. What is the probability of selecting a participant from group A, given that the
participant is at least years of age? (Express your answer as a decimal or fraction, not as a percent.)

ID: 91ac409a Answer

Correct Answer: .3833, 23/60

Rationale

23
The correct answer is . It's given that one of the participants will be selected at random. The probability of selecting a
60
participant from group A given that the participant is at least 10 years of age is the number of participants in group A who are at
least 10 years of age divided by the total number of participants who are at least 10 years of age. The table shows that in group A,
there are 14 participants who are 10–19 years of age and 9 participants who are 20 + years of age. Therefore, there are 14 + 9, or
23, participants in group A who are at least 10 years of age. The table also shows that there are a total of 30 participants who are
10–19 years of age and 30 participants who are 20 + years of age. Therefore, there are a total of 30 + 30, or 60, participants who
are at least 10 years of age. It follows that the probability of selecting a participant from group A given that the participant is at
23
least 10 years of age is . Note that 23/60, .3833, and 0.383 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
60

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 6a18e6b3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving One-variable data:

and Data Analysis Distributions and
measures of center
and spread

ID: 6a18e6b3

The box plots summarize the masses, in kilograms, of two groups of gazelles. Based on the box plots, which of the following
statements must be true?

A. The mean mass of group 1 is greater than the mean mass of group 2.

B. The mean mass of group 1 is less than the mean mass of group 2.

C. The median mass of group 1 is greater than the median mass of group 2.

D. The median mass of group 1 is less than the median mass of group 2.

ID: 6a18e6b3 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. The median of a data set represented in a box plot is represented by the vertical line within the box. It follows
that the median mass of the gazelles in group 1 is 25 kilograms, and the median mass of the gazelles in group 2 is 24 kilograms.
Since 25 kilograms is greater than 24 kilograms, the median mass of group 1 is greater than the median mass of group 2.

Choice A is incorrect. The mean mass of each of the two groups cannot be determined from the box plots.

Choice B is incorrect. The mean mass of each of the two groups cannot be determined from the box plots.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 52f5fe7b
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Percentages

and Data Analysis

ID: 52f5fe7b

The table summarizes the number of objects in each group.

Group Number of objects

Total
The number of objects in group C is of the number of objects in group A. What is the value of ?

ID: 52f5fe7b Answer

Correct Answer: 184

Rationale

The correct answer is 184. It's given in the table that there are 375 objects in group A and 690 objects in group C. It’s also given
that the number of objects in group C is 𝑝% of the number of objects in group A. Therefore, 690 is 𝑝% of 375, which can be
𝑝
represented by 690 = 375, or 690 = 3.75𝑝. Dividing both sides of this equation by 3.75 yields 184 = 𝑝. Therefore, the value of 𝑝 is
100
184.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 22efbe91
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Percentages

and Data Analysis

ID: 22efbe91

In a group, % of the items are red. Of all the red items in the group, % also have stripes. What percentage of the items in the
group are red with stripes?

A. %

B. %

C. %

D. %

ID: 22efbe91 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It’s given that in a group, 40% of the items are red. It follows that the number of red items in the group can be
represented by 0 . 4𝑥, where 𝑥 represents the total number of items in the group. It’s also given that of all the red items in the
group, 30% also have stripes. It follows that the number of items in the group that are red and have stripes can be represented by
0 . 30 . 4𝑥, or 0 . 12𝑥. The expression 0 . 12𝑥 represents 12% of 𝑥. Since 𝑥 represents the total number of items in the group, it follows
that 12% of the items in the group are red and have stripes.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from subtracting 30% from 40% rather than calculating 30% of 40%.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from adding 30% and 40% rather than calculating 30% of 40%.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from calculating the percentage that 30% is of 40% rather than calculating 30% of 40%.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 40c8528e
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Probability and

and Data Analysis conditional
probability

ID: 40c8528e

At a conference, there are a total of attendees. Each attendee is assigned to either group A, group B, or group C. If one of
these attendees is selected at random, the probability of selecting an attendee who is assigned to group A is and the
probability of selecting an attendee who is assigned to group B is . How many attendees are assigned to group C?

ID: 40c8528e Answer

Correct Answer: 88

Rationale

The correct answer is 88. It's given that there are a total of 275 attendees and each attendee is assigned to either group A, group B,
or group C. It's also given that if one of these attendees is selected at random, the probability of selecting an attendee who is
assigned to group A is 0.44 and the probability of selecting an attendee who is assigned to group B is 0.24. It follows that there are
0.44275, or 121, attendees who are assigned to group A and 0.24275, or 66, attendees who are assigned to group B. The number of
attendees who are assigned to group C is the number of attendees who are not assigned to group A or group B. In other words,
the number of attendees who are assigned to group C is the total number of attendees minus the number of attendees who are
assigned to group A and group B. Therefore, the number of attendees who are assigned to group C is 275 - 121 - 66, or 88.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 1e7832f1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Inference from

and Data Analysis sample statistics
and margin of error

ID: 1e7832f1

A sample consisting of adults who own televisions was selected at random for a study. Based on the sample, it is estimated
that of all adults who own televisions use their televisions to watch nature shows, with an associated margin of error of
. Which of the following is the most plausible conclusion about all adults who own televisions?

A. More than of all adults who own televisions use their televisions to watch nature shows.

B. Between and of all adults who own televisions use their televisions to watch nature shows.

C. Since the sample included adults who own televisions and not just those who use their televisions to watch nature shows, no
conclusion can be made.

D. Since the sample did not include all the people who watch nature shows, no conclusion can be made.

ID: 1e7832f1 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It's given that based on a sample selected at random, it's estimated that 32% of all adults who own televisions
use their televisions to watch nature shows, with an associated margin of error of 3.41%. Subtracting the margin of error from the
estimate and adding the margin of error to the estimate gives an interval of plausible values for the true percentage of adults who
own televisions who use their televisions to watch nature shows. This means it's plausible that between 32 % - 3.41%, or 28.59%,
and 32 % + 3.41%, or 35.41%, of all adults who own televisions use their televisions to watch nature shows. Therefore, of the given
choices, the most plausible conclusion is that between 28.59% and 35.41% of all adults who own televisions use their televisions to
watch nature shows.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect. To make a plausible conclusion about all adults who own televisions, the sample must be selected at
random from all adults who own televisions, not just those who use their televisions to watch nature shows.

Choice D is incorrect. Since the sample was selected at random from all adults who own televisions, a plausible conclusion can
be made about all adults who own televisions.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID b160d8c8
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving Two-variable data:

and Data Analysis Models and
scatterplots

ID: b160d8c8

The scatterplot shows the relationship between two variables, and . A line of best fit for the data is also shown.

At , which of the following is closest to the y-value predicted by the line of best fit?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b160d8c8 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. On the line of best fit, an x-value of 25.5 corresponds to a y-value between 8 and 8.5. Therefore, at 𝑥 = 25.5, 8.2
is closest to the y-value predicted by the line of best fit.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 005878b3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving One-variable data:

and Data Analysis Distributions and
measures of center
and spread

ID: 005878b3

The histograms summarize the distributions of number of units sold, in thousands, for company A and company B. Which
statement best compares the standard deviations of number of units sold for these companies?

A. The standard deviation of number of units sold for company A is less than the standard deviation of number of units sold for
company B.

B. The standard deviation of number of units sold for company A is greater than the standard deviation of number of units sold
for company B.

C. The standard deviation of number of units sold for company A is equal to the standard deviation of number of units sold for
company B.

D. There is not enough information to compare the standard deviations.

ID: 005878b3 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. Standard deviation measures the spread of a given data set from its mean. In a data set with a smaller
standard deviation, there are more values close to the mean. In a data set with a greater standard deviation, there are more values
farther from the mean. The two histograms shown have the same scale on the horizontal axis. Therefore, their standard
deviations can be compared by visually comparing the spreads of their histograms. The distribution summarized by each
histogram is symmetric. Therefore, the mean of the data set for each histogram is a value in the middle bar of that histogram. The
middle bar of each histogram has a value of at least 30 thousand units sold but less than 35 thousand units sold. Therefore, the
mean of the data set for each histogram is at least 30 thousand and less than 35 thousand. The histogram for company A shows
all the values in that data set are close to the mean. For company B, the histogram shows there are fewer values close to the
mean and more values farther from the mean. Therefore, the standard deviation of number of units sold for company A is less
than the standard deviation of number of units sold for company B.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 733b819d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Problem-Solving One-variable data:

and Data Analysis Distributions and
measures of center
and spread

ID: 733b819d

Value Data set A frequency Data set B frequency

Data set A and data set B each consist of values. The table shows the frequencies of the values for each data set. Which of
the following statements best compares the means of the two data sets?

A. The mean of data set A is greater than the mean of data set B.

B. The mean of data set A is less than the mean of data set B.

C. The mean of data set A is equal to the mean of data set B.

D. There is not enough information to compare the means of the data sets.

ID: 733b819d Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. The mean value of a data set is the sum of the values of the data set divided by the number of values in the
data set. When a data set is represented in a frequency table, the sum of the values in the data set is the sum of the products of
each value and its frequency. For data set A, the sum of products of each value and its frequency is 302 + 344 + 385 + 427 + 469,
1,094
or 1,094. It's given that there are 27 values in data set A. Therefore, the mean of data set A is , or approximately 40.52. Similarly,
27
958
the mean of data B is , or approximately 35.48. Therefore, the mean of data set A is greater than the mean of data set B.
27

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID f4680374
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Right triangles and

Trigonometry trigonometry

ID: f4680374

In , is a right angle and the length of is millimeters. If , what is the length, in millimeters, of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: f4680374 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

¯
Choice B is correct. It's given that in △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, ∠𝐵 is a right angle. Therefore, △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is a right triangle, and 𝐴𝐶 is the hypotenuse
3
of the triangle. It's also given that cos𝐴 = . Since the cosine of an acute angle in a right triangle is defined as the ratio of the
5
¯ to the length of 𝐴𝐶¯
length of the side adjacent to the angle to the length of the hypotenuse, the ratio of the length of 𝐴𝐵 is 3 to 5. It
¯ ¯
follows that the length of 𝐴𝐵 can be represented as 3𝑎 and the length of 𝐴𝐶 can be represented as 5𝑎, where 𝑎 is a constant. The
Pythagorean theorem states that the sum of the squares of the length of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square of the
length of its hypotenuse, so it follows that 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶2 = 𝐴𝐶2 . Substituting 3𝑎 for 𝐴𝐵 and 5𝑎 for 𝐴𝐶 in this equation yields
3𝑎2 + 𝐵𝐶2 = 5𝑎2 , or 9𝑎2 + 𝐵𝐶2 = 25𝑎2 . Subtracting 9𝑎2 from both sides of this equation yields 𝐵𝐶2 = 16𝑎2 , or 𝐵𝐶 = 4𝑎. It follows
¯ to the length of 𝐵𝐶¯ ¯ . It's given that the
that the ratio of the length of 𝐴𝐵 is 3 to 4. Let 𝑥 represent the length, in millimeters, of 𝐴𝐵
𝑥
length of 𝐵𝐶¯
is 136 millimeters. Since the ratio of the length of 𝐴𝐵¯ to the length of 𝐵𝐶¯
is 3 to 4, = 3 . Multiplying both sides of
136 4
3 ( 136 ) ¯
this equation by 136 yields 𝑥 = , or 𝑥 = 102. Therefore, the length of 𝐴𝐵 is 102 millimeters.
4

Choice A is incorrect. This is the scale factor by which the 3 to 4 to 5 ratio is multiplied that results in the side lengths of △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶.
¯ ¯
Choice C is incorrect. This is the length of 𝐵𝐶 , not the length of 𝐴𝐵 .

¯ ¯
Choice D is incorrect. This is the length of 𝐴𝐶 , not the length of 𝐴𝐵 .

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID ffc88014
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Circles

Trigonometry

ID: ffc88014

The measure of angle is . What is the measure, in radians, of angle ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: ffc88014 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

𝜋
Choice B is correct. The measure of an angle, in radians, can be found by multiplying its measure, in degrees, by . It's given that
180
𝜋 1
the measure of angle 𝑍 is 60°. It follows that the measure, in radians, of angle 𝑍 is 60 , or 𝜋.
180 3

Choice A is incorrect. This is the measure, in radians, of an angle whose measure is 30°, not 60°.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the measure, in radians, of an angle whose measure is 120°, not 60°.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the measure, in radians, of an angle whose measure is 180°, not 60°.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 724c6ca2
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Area and volume

Trigonometry

ID: 724c6ca2

Rectangles and shown are similar, where , , , and correspond to , , , and , respectively. What is
the length, in inches , of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 724c6ca2 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It’s given that rectangles 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 and 𝑄𝑅𝑆𝑇 are similar, where 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, and 𝐷 correspond to 𝑄, 𝑅, 𝑆, and 𝑇,
¯ ¯ ¯ ¯
respectively. It follows that 𝐴𝐵 corresponds to 𝑄𝑅 and 𝐴𝐷 corresponds to 𝑄𝑇 . If two rectangles are similar, then the lengths of
¯ ¯
their corresponding sides are proportional. It’s given in the figure that the length of 𝐴𝐵 is 12 inches, the length of 𝑄𝑅 is 5 inches,
¯ ¯ 12 𝑥
and the length of 𝑄𝑇 is 10 inches. If 𝑥 is the length, in inches, of 𝐴𝐷 , then is equivalent to . Therefore, the value of 𝑥 can be
5 10
12 𝑥 120
found using the equation
5
= 10
. Multiplying each side of this equation by 10 yields
5
= 𝑥, or 24 = 𝑥. Therefore, the length, in
¯
inches, of 𝐴𝐷 is 24.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

¯ ¯
Choice D is incorrect. This is the length, in inches, of 𝑄𝑇 , not 𝐴𝐷 .

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID de6d51e1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Right triangles and

Trigonometry trigonometry

ID: de6d51e1

For the triangle shown, which expression represents the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: de6d51e1 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. For the right triangle shown, the lengths of the legs are 𝑎 units and 6 units, and the length of the hypotenuse is
21 units. The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two legs is equal to
the square of the length of the hypotenuse. Therefore, 𝑎2 + 62 = 212 . Subtracting 62 from both sides of this equation yields
𝑎2 = 212 - 62 . Taking the square root of both sides of this equation yields 𝑎 = ± √212 - 62 . Since 𝑎 is a length, 𝑎 must be positive.
Therefore, 𝑎 = √212 - 62 . Thus, for the triangle shown, √212 - 62 represents the value of 𝑎.

Choice B is incorrect. For the triangle shown, this expression represents the value of 𝑎2 , not 𝑎.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID b006acd3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Circles

Trigonometry

ID: b006acd3

Circle A has equation . In the -plane, circle B is obtained by translating circle A to the right units.
Which equation represents circle B?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b006acd3 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

2
Choice C is correct. The equation of a circle in the xy-plane can be written as ( 𝑥 - ℎ ) 2 + ( 𝑦 - 𝑘 ) = 𝑟2 , where the center of the
2 2
circle is ( ℎ, 𝑘 ) and the radius of the circle is 𝑟 units. It’s given that circle A has the equation ( 𝑥 - 7 ) + ( 𝑦 + 3 ) = 1, which can be
written as ( 𝑥 - 7 ) 2 + (𝑦 - ( - 3 ) ) 2 = 12 . It follows that ℎ = 7, 𝑘 = - 3, and 𝑟 = 1. Therefore, the center of circle A is ( 7, - 3 ) and its
radius is 1 unit. If circle A is translated 4 units to the right, the x-coordinate of the center will increase by 4, while the y-coordinate
and the radius of the circle will remain unchanged. Translating the center of circle A to the right 4 units yields ( 7 + 4, - 3 ) , or
( 11, - 3 ) . Therefore, the center of circle B is ( 11, - 3 ) . Substituting 11 for ℎ, -3 for 𝑘, and 1 for 𝑟 into the equation
2 2
( 𝑥 - ℎ ) 2 + ( 𝑦 - 𝑘 ) = 𝑟2 yields ( 𝑥 - 11 ) 2 + (𝑦 - ( - 3 ) ) 2 = 1, or ( 𝑥 - 11 ) 2 + ( 𝑦 + 3 ) = 1. Therefore, the equation
2
( 𝑥 - 11 ) 2 + ( 𝑦 + 3 ) = 1 represents circle B.

Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A down, rather than right, 4 units.

Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A left, rather than right, 4 units.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A up, rather than right, 4 units.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 19cc1d6d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Lines, angles, and

Trigonometry triangles

ID: 19cc1d6d

In the figure shown, triangle is similar to triangle . The measure of angle is , and . What is
the measure of angle ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 19cc1d6d Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. It's given that triangle 𝐶𝐴𝐸 is similar to triangle 𝐶𝐵𝐷. Corresponding angles in similar triangles have equal
measure. Angle 𝐵𝐶𝐷 and angle 𝐴𝐶𝐸 represent the same angle. It follows that angle 𝐵𝐶𝐷 and angle 𝐴𝐶𝐸 have equal measure and
are corresponding angles. It's given in the figure that angle 𝐵𝐷𝐶 and angle 𝐴𝐸𝐶 are right angles and therefore have equal
measure. It follows that angle 𝐵𝐷𝐶 and angle 𝐴𝐸𝐶 are corresponding angles. Therefore, angle 𝐶𝐵𝐷 and angle 𝐶𝐴𝐸 are
corresponding angles and have equal measure. It's given that the measure of angle 𝐶𝐵𝐷 is 57°, so the measure of angle 𝐶𝐴𝐸 is
57°.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 5a4c2576
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Area and volume

Trigonometry

ID: 5a4c2576

Rectangle is similar to rectangle . The area of rectangle is square inches, and the area of rectangle
is square inches. The length of the longest side of rectangle is inches. What is the length, in inches, of the
longest side of rectangle ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5a4c2576 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. It's given that rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is similar to rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻. Therefore, if the length of each side of rectangle
𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 𝑘 times the length of the corresponding side of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻, then the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 𝑘2 times the area of
rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻. It’s given that the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 648 square inches and the area of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻 is 72 square
648
inches. It follows that 𝑘2 = , or 𝑘2 = 9. Taking the square root of each side of this equation yields 𝑘 = √9 , or 𝑘 = 3. It follows
72
that the length of each side of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 3 times the length of the corresponding side of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻. It’s given that
the length of the longest side of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 36 inches. Therefore, 36 inches is 3 times the length of the longest side of
36
rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻, and the longest side of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻 is equal to , or 12, inches.
3
1
Choice A is incorrect. This is the length, in inches, of the longest side of a rectangle with side lengths that are the corresponding
9
1
side lengths of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, rather than a rectangle with an area that is the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷.
9

Choice B is incorrect. This is the factor by which the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is larger than the area of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻, not the
length, in inches, of the longest side of rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the length, in inches, of the longest side of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, not rectangle 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID c10968c1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Right triangles and

Trigonometry trigonometry

ID: c10968c1

Triangle is similar to triangle , where angle corresponds to angle and angles and are right angles. The
length of is times the length of . If , what is the value of ?

ID: c10968c1 Answer

Correct Answer: .7241, 21/29

Rationale

21
The correct answer is . It's given that triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is similar to triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹, where angle 𝐴 corresponds to angle 𝐷 and angles 𝐶
29
21 21
and 𝐹 are right angles. In similar triangles, the tangents of corresponding angles are equal. Therefore, if tan𝐴 = , then tan𝐷 = .
20 20
In a right triangle, the tangent of an acute angle is the ratio of the length of the leg opposite the angle to the length of the leg
21 ¯ ¯ 21
adjacent to the angle. Therefore, in triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹, if tan𝐷 = , the ratio of the length of 𝐸𝐹 to the length of 𝐷𝐹 is . If the lengths of
20 20
¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ 21
𝐸𝐹 and 𝐷𝐹 are 21 and 20, respectively, then the ratio of the length of 𝐸𝐹 to the length of 𝐷𝐹 is . In a right triangle, the sine of an
20
acute angle is the ratio of the length of the leg opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Therefore, the value of sin𝐷 is
¯ ¯ ¯
the ratio of the length of 𝐸𝐹 to the length of 𝐷𝐸 . The length of 𝐷𝐸 can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, which states
that if the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are 𝑎 and 𝑏 and the length of the hypotenuse is 𝑐, then 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 𝑐2 . Therefore, if the
lengths of 𝐸𝐹 ¯ ¯
and 𝐷𝐹 are 21 and 20, respectively, then 212 + 202 = 𝐷𝐸2 , or 841 = 𝐷𝐸2 . Taking the positive square root of both sides
¯ ¯ ¯
of this equation yields 29 = 𝐷𝐸. Therefore, if the lengths of 𝐸𝐹 and 𝐷𝐹 are 21 and 20, respectively, then the length of 𝐷𝐸 is 29 and
¯ ¯ 21 21 21
the ratio of the length of 𝐸𝐹 to the length of 𝐷𝐸 is . Thus, if tan𝐴 = , the value of sin𝐷 is . Note that 21/29, .7241, and 0.724
29 20 29
are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 20c18190
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Right triangles and

Trigonometry trigonometry

ID: 20c18190

In the triangle shown, . What is the value of ?

ID: 20c18190 Answer

Correct Answer: .9811, 52/53

Rationale

52
The correct answer is . In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the
53
lengths of the two legs. The length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle shown is 53. It’s given that 𝑅𝑆 = √105 . Therefore, the
length of one of the legs of the triangle shown is √105 . Let 𝑥 represent 𝑇𝑆, the length of the other leg of the triangle shown.
2
Therefore, 532 = ( √105 ) + 𝑥2 , or 2,809 = 105 + 𝑥2 . Subtracting 105 from both sides of this equation yields 2,704 = 𝑥2 . Taking the
positive square root of both sides of this equation yields 52 = 𝑥. Therefore, 𝑇𝑆, the length of the other leg of the triangle shown, is
52. The sine of an acute angle in a right triangle is defined as the ratio of the length of the leg opposite the angle to the length of
the hypotenuse. The length of the leg opposite angle 𝑅 is 52, and the length of the hypotenuse is 53. Therefore, the value of sin𝑅 is
52
. Note that 52/53 or .9811 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
53

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID d32d4957
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Right triangles and

Trigonometry trigonometry

ID: d32d4957

Triangle is similar to triangle , where corresponds to and corresponds to . Angles and are right angles.
If and , what is the length of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: d32d4957 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. Corresponding angles in similar triangles have equal measures. It's given that triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is similar to
triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹, where 𝐴 corresponds to 𝐷, so the measure of angle 𝐴 is equal to the measure of angle 𝐷. Therefore, if tan𝐴 = √3
, then tan𝐷 = √3 . It's given that angles 𝐶 and 𝐹 are right angles, so triangles 𝐴𝐵𝐶 and 𝐷𝐸𝐹 are right triangles. The adjacent side
of an acute angle in a right triangle is the side closest to the angle that is not the hypotenuse. It follows that the adjacent side of
angle 𝐷 is side 𝐷𝐹. The opposite side of an acute angle in a right triangle is the side across from the acute angle. It follows that
the opposite side of angle 𝐷 is side 𝐸𝐹. The tangent of an acute angle in a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the opposite
𝐸𝐹
side to the length of the adjacent side. Therefore, tan𝐷 = . If 𝐷𝐹 = 125, the length of side 𝐸𝐹 can be found by substituting √3
𝐷𝐹
𝐸𝐹 𝐸𝐹
for tan𝐷 and 125 for 𝐷𝐹 in the equation tan𝐷 = , which yields √3 = . Multiplying both sides of this equation by 125 yields
𝐷𝐹 125
125√3 = 𝐸𝐹. Since the length of side 𝐸𝐹 is √3 times the length of side 𝐷𝐹, it follows that triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹 is a special right triangle
¯
with angle measures 30°, 60°, and 90°. Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse, 𝐷𝐸 , is 2 times the length of side 𝐷𝐹, or 𝐷𝐸 = 2𝐷𝐹.
¯
Substituting 125 for 𝐷𝐹 in this equation yields 𝐷𝐸 = 2125, or 𝐷𝐸 = 250. Thus, if tan𝐴 = √3 and 𝐷𝐹 = 125, the length of 𝐷𝐸 is 250.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

¯ ¯
Choice C is incorrect. This is the length of 𝐸𝐹 , not 𝐷𝐸 .

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID c3f47bd8
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Lines, angles, and

Trigonometry triangles

ID: c3f47bd8

In triangle , angle is a right angle, point lies on , point lies on , and is parallel to . If the length of
is units, the length of is units, and the area of triangle is square units, what is the length of , in units?

ID: c3f47bd8 Answer

Correct Answer: 14.66, 14.67, 44/3

Rationale

44
The correct answer is . It's given that in triangle 𝑅𝑆𝑇, angle 𝑇 is a right angle. The area of a right triangle can be found using the
3
1
formula 𝐴 = 𝑙 𝑙 , where 𝐴 represents the area of the right triangle, 𝑙1 represents the length of one leg of the triangle, and 𝑙2
2 12
¯ ¯ ¯
represents the length of the other leg of the triangle. In triangle 𝑅𝑆𝑇, the two legs are 𝑅𝑇 and 𝑆𝑇. Therefore, if the length of 𝑅𝑇 is 72
1
and the area of triangle 𝑅𝑆𝑇 is 792, then 792 = 72𝑆𝑇, or 792
= 36𝑆𝑇. Dividing both sides of this equation by 36 yields 22 = 𝑆𝑇.
2
¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯
Therefore, the length of 𝑆𝑇 is 22. It's also given that point 𝐿 lies on 𝑅𝑆 , point 𝐾 lies on 𝑆𝑇 , and 𝐿𝐾 is parallel to 𝑅𝑇 . It follows that
angle 𝐿𝐾𝑆 is a right angle. Since triangles 𝑅𝑆𝑇 and 𝐿𝑆𝐾 share angle 𝑆 and have right angles 𝑇 and 𝐾, respectively, triangles 𝑅𝑆𝑇
¯ ¯ ¯
and 𝐿𝑆𝐾 are similar triangles. Therefore, the ratio of the length of 𝑅𝑇 to the length of 𝐿𝐾 is equal to the ratio of the length of 𝑆𝑇 to
¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯
the length of 𝑆𝐾. If the length of 𝑅𝑇 is 72 and the length of 𝐿𝐾 is 24, it follows that the ratio of the length of 𝑅𝑇 to the length of 𝐿𝐾
72 ¯ ¯ 22
is , or 3, so the ratio of the length of 𝑆𝑇 to the length of 𝑆𝐾 is 3. Therefore, = 3. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 𝑆𝐾
24 𝑆𝐾
22 ¯ , 22, is the sum of the length of 𝑆𝐾 ¯ ,
yields 22 = 3𝑆𝐾. Dividing both sides of this equation by 3 yields = 𝑆𝐾. Since the length of 𝑆𝑇
3
22 ¯ ¯ 22 44
, and the length of 𝐾𝑇 , it follows that the length of 𝐾𝑇 is 22 - , or . Note that 44/3, 14.66, and 14.67 are examples of ways to
3 3 3
enter a correct answer.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 0748d686
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Geometry and Lines, angles, and

Trigonometry triangles

ID: 0748d686

In triangle , the measure of angle is and the measure of angle is . In triangle , the measure of angle is
and the measure of angle is . Which of the following additional pieces of information is needed to determine whether
triangle is similar to triangle ?

A. The measure of angle

B. The measure of angle

C. The measure of angle and the measure of angle

D. No additional information is needed.

ID: 0748d686 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. When two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar. It's
given that in triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹, the measure of angle 𝐷 is 47° and the measure of angle 𝐸 is 97°. It's also given that in triangle 𝑅𝑆𝑇, the
measure of angle 𝑅 is 47° and the measure of angle 𝑆 is 97°. It follows that angle 𝐷 is congruent to angle 𝑅 and that angle 𝐸 is
congruent to angle 𝑆. Therefore, triangle 𝐷𝐸𝐹 is similar to triangle 𝑅𝑆𝑇 and no additional information is needed.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 7eea65e3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Systems of two

linear equations in
two variables

ID: 7eea65e3

Which of the following systems of linear equations has no solution?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 7eea65e3 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. A system of two linear equations in two variables, 𝑥 and 𝑦, has no solution if the graphs of the lines
represented by the equations in the xy-plane are distinct and parallel. The graphs of two lines in the xy-plane represented by
equations in slope-intercept form, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑚 and 𝑏 are constants, are parallel if their slopes, 𝑚, are the same and are
distinct if their y-coordinates of the y-intercepts, 𝑏, are different. In the equations 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 3 and 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 9, the values of 𝑚 are
each 6, and the values of 𝑏 are 3 and 9, respectively. Since the slopes of these lines are the same and the y-coordinates of the y-
intercepts are different, it follows that the system of linear equations in choice A has no solution.

Choice B is incorrect. The two lines represented by these equations are a horizontal line and a line with a slope of 10 that have the
same y-coordinate of the y-intercept. Therefore, this system has a solution, 0, 10, rather than no solution.

Choice C is incorrect. The two lines represented by these equations have different slopes and the same y-coordinate of the y-
intercept. Therefore, this system has a solution, 0, 14, rather than no solution.

Choice D is incorrect. The two lines represented by these equations are a vertical line and a horizontal line. Therefore, this system
has a solution, 3, 10, rather than no solution.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 2eb1f9e1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear equations in

two variables

ID: 2eb1f9e1

A line in the xy-plane has a slope of and passes through the point . The equation defines the line, where
and are constants. What is the value of ?

ID: 2eb1f9e1 Answer

Correct Answer: 9

Rationale

The correct answer is 9. It’s given that the equation 𝑦 = 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑟 defines the line. In this equation, 𝑝 represents the slope of the line
and 𝑟 represents the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the line. It’s given that the line has a slope of 9. Therefore, the value of 𝑝 is 9
.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 38f53fa4
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear equations in

two variables

ID: 38f53fa4

Figure A and figure B are both regular polygons. The sum of the perimeter of figure A and the perimeter of figure B is inches.
The equation represents this situation, where is the number of sides of figure A and is the number of sides of
figure B. Which statement is the best interpretation of in this context?

A. Each side of figure B has a length of inches.

B. The number of sides of figure B is .

C. Each side of figure A has a length of inches.

D. The number of sides of figure A is .

ID: 38f53fa4 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. It’s given that figure A and figure B (not shown) are both regular polygons and the sum of the perimeters of
the two figures is 63 inches. It’s also given that 𝑥 is the number of sides of figure A and 𝑦 is the number of sides of figure B, and
that the equation 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 63 represents this situation. Thus, 3𝑥 and 6𝑦 represent the perimeters, in inches, of figure A and figure
B, respectively. Since 6𝑦 represents the perimeter, in inches, of figure B and 𝑦 is the number of sides of figure B, it follows that
each side of figure B has a length of 6 inches.

Choice B is incorrect. The number of sides of figure B is 𝑦, not 6.

Choice C is incorrect. Since the perimeter, in inches, of figure A is represented by 3𝑥, each side of figure A has a length of
3 inches, not 6 inches.

Choice D is incorrect. The number of sides of figure A is 𝑥, not 6.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 57e4b0b9
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear inequalities

in one or two
variables

ID: 57e4b0b9

A model estimates that whales from the genus Eschrichtius travel to miles in the ocean each day during their migration.
Based on this model, which inequality represents the estimated total number of miles, , a whale from the genus Eschrichtius
could travel in days of its migration?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 57e4b0b9 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It's given that the model estimates that whales from the genus Eschrichtius travel 72 to 77 miles in the ocean
each day during their migration. If one of these whales travels 72 miles each day for 16 days, then the whale travels 7216 miles
total. If one of these whales travels 77 miles each day for 16 days, then the whale travels 7716 miles total. Therefore, the model
estimates that in 16 days of its migration, a whale from the genus Eschrichtius could travel at least 7216 and at most 7716 miles
total. Thus, the inequality 7216 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 7716 represents the estimated total number of miles, 𝑥, a whale from the genus
Eschrichtius could travel in 16 days of its migration.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID e13b9cac
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Systems of two

linear equations in
two variables

ID: e13b9cac

The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of y?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: e13b9cac Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. The given system of linear equations can be solved by the elimination method. Multiplying each side of the
second equation in the given system by 3 yields 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 ( 3 ) = 103, or 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 30. Subtracting this equation from the first
equation in the given system yields 6𝑥 + 7𝑦 - 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 28 - 30, which is equivalent to 6𝑥 - 6𝑥 + 7𝑦 - 6𝑦 = 28 - 30, or 𝑦 = - 2.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥, not the value of 𝑦.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 8c6982c3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear functions

ID: 8c6982c3

If and , what is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 8c6982c3 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. The value of 𝑓 ( 2 ) can be found by substituting 2 for 𝑥 in the given equation 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥 + 7, which yields
𝑓2 = 2 + 7, or 𝑓2 = 9. The value of 𝑔2 can be found by substituting 2 for 𝑥 in the given equation 𝑔𝑥 = 7𝑥, which yields 𝑔2 = 72, or
𝑔2 = 14. The value of the expression 4𝑓2 - 𝑔2 can be found by substituting the corresponding values into the expression, which
gives 4 ( 9 ) − 14. This expression is equivalent to 36 - 14, or 22.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓2 - 𝑔2, not 4𝑓2 - 𝑔2.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from calculating 4𝑓2 as 4 ( 2 ) + 7, rather than
4(2 + 7).

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 900234f1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear equations in

two variables

ID: 900234f1

At a school fair, students can win colored tokens that are worth a different number of points depending on the color. One student
won green tokens and red tokens worth a total of points. The given equation represents this situation. How many more
points is a red token worth than a green token?

ID: 900234f1 Answer

Correct Answer: 40

Rationale

The correct answer is 40. It's given that 5𝐺 + 45𝑅 = 380, where 𝐺 is the number of green tokens and 𝑅 is the number of red tokens
won by one student and these tokens are worth a total of 380 points. Since the equation represents the situation where the
student won points with green tokens and red tokens for a total of 380 points, each term on the left-hand side of the equation
represents the number of points won for one of the colors. Since the coefficient of 𝐺 in the given equation is 5, a green token must
be worth 5 points. Similarly, since the coefficient of 𝑅 in the given equation is 45, a red token must be worth 45 points. Therefore, a
red token is worth 45 - 5 points, or 40 points, more than a green token.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 90c618a3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Systems of two

linear equations in
two variables

ID: 90c618a3

In the given system of equations, is a constant. If the system has no solution, what is the value of ?

ID: 90c618a3 Answer

Correct Answer: 8

Rationale

The correct answer is 8. The given system of equations can be solved using the elimination method. Multiplying both sides of the
second equation in the given system by -2 yields -2𝑡𝑦 = - 1 - 4𝑥, or -1 - 4𝑥 = - 2𝑡𝑦. Adding this equation to the first equation in the
given system, 4𝑥 - 6𝑦 = 10𝑦 + 2, yields 4𝑥 - 6𝑦 + -1 - 4𝑥 = 10𝑦 + 2 + -2𝑡𝑦, or -1 - 6𝑦 = 10𝑦 - 2𝑡𝑦 + 2. Subtracting 10𝑦 from both sides of
this equation yields -1 - 6𝑦 - 10𝑦 = 10𝑦 - 2𝑡𝑦 + 2 - 10𝑦, or -1 - 16𝑦 = - 2𝑡𝑦 + 2. If the given system has no solution, then the equation
-1 - 16𝑦 = - 2𝑡𝑦 + 2 has no solution. If this equation has no solution, the coefficients of 𝑦 on each side of the equation, -16 and -2𝑡,
must be equal, which yields the equation -16 = - 2𝑡. Dividing both sides of this equation by -2 yields 8 = 𝑡. Thus, if the system has
no solution, the value of 𝑡 is 8.

Alternate approach: A system of two linear equations in two variables, 𝑥 and 𝑦, has no solution if the lines represented by the
equations in the xy-plane are parallel and distinct. Lines represented by equations in the form 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 = 𝐶, where 𝐴, 𝐵, and 𝐶 are
constant terms, are parallel if the ratio of the x-coefficients is equal to the ratio of the y-coefficients, and distinct if the ratio of
the x-coefficients are not equal to the ratio of the constant terms. Subtracting 10𝑦 from both sides of the first equation in the given
system yields 4𝑥 - 6𝑦 - 10𝑦 = 10𝑦 + 2 - 10𝑦, or 4𝑥 - 16𝑦 = 2. Subtracting 2𝑥 from both sides of the second equation in the given
1 1 2 1
system yields 𝑡𝑦 - 2𝑥 = + 2𝑥 - 2𝑥, or -2𝑥 + 𝑡𝑦 = . The ratio of the x-coefficients for these equations is - , or - . The ratio of the y-
2 2 4 2
1
𝑡 2 1
coefficients for these equations is - . The ratio of the constant terms for these equations is , or . Since the ratio of the x-
16 2 4
1 1
coefficients, - , is not equal to the ratio of the constants, , the lines represented by the equations are distinct. Setting the ratio of
2 4
1 𝑡
the x-coefficients equal to the ratio of the y-coefficients yields - = - . Multiplying both sides of this equation by -16 yields
2 16
1 𝑡
- 2 -16 = - 16 -16, or 𝑡 = 8. Therefore, when 𝑡 = 8, the lines represented by these equations are parallel. Thus, if the system has no
solution, the value of 𝑡 is 8.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID a3f57d54
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear functions

ID: a3f57d54

The equation gives the corresponding temperature , in degrees Fahrenheit, of any substance that has a
temperature of kelvins, where . If a substance has a temperature of degrees Fahrenheit, what is the
corresponding temperature, in kelvins, of this substance?

ID: a3f57d54 Answer

Correct Answer: 515

Rationale

9 ( 𝑣 − 273.15 )
The correct answer is 515. It’s given that the equation ℎ = + 32 gives the corresponding temperature ℎ, in degrees
5
Fahrenheit, of any substance that has a temperature of 𝑣 kelvins, where 𝑣 > 0. Substituting 467.33 for ℎ in the given equation yields
467.33 = 9 ( 𝑣 − 273.15
5
)
+ 32. Subtracting 32 from both sides of this equation yields 435.33 = 9 ( 𝑣 − 273.15
5
)
. Multiplying both sides of this
equation by 5 yields 2,176.65 = 9 ( 𝑣 − 273.15 ) . Dividing both sides of this equation by 9 yields 241.85 = 𝑣 − 273.15. Adding 273.15 to
both sides of this equation yields 515 = 𝑣. Therefore, if a substance has a temperature of 467.33 degrees Fahrenheit, the
corresponding temperature, in kelvins, of this substance is 515.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID e96acc98
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear equations in

one variable

ID: e96acc98

What value of is the solution to the given equation?

ID: e96acc98 Answer

Correct Answer: -22

Rationale

The correct answer is -22. The given equation can be rewritten as -2𝑡 + 3 = 38. Dividing both sides of this equation by -2 yields
𝑡 + 3 = - 19. Subtracting 3 from both sides of this equation yields 𝑡 = - 22. Therefore, -22 is the value of 𝑡 that is the solution to the
given equation.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 3eb27778
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Systems of two

linear equations in
two variables

ID: 3eb27778

Store A sells raspberries for per pint and blackberries for per pint. Store B sells raspberries for per pint and
blackberries for per pint. A certain purchase of raspberries and blackberries would cost at Store A or at
Store B. How many pints of blackberries are in this purchase?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 3eb27778 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice C is correct. It’s given that store A sells raspberries for $ 5 . 50 per pint and blackberries for $ 3 . 00 per pint, and a certain
purchase of raspberries and blackberries at store A would cost $ 37 . 00. It’s also given that store B sells raspberries for $ 6 . 50
per pint and blackberries for $ 8 . 00 per pint, and this purchase of raspberries and blackberries at store B would cost $ 66 . 00. Let
𝑟 represent the number of pints of raspberries and 𝑏 represent the number of pints of blackberries in this purchase. The equation
5 . 50𝑟 + 3 . 00𝑏 = 37 . 00 represents this purchase of raspberries and blackberries from store A and the equation
6 . 50𝑟 + 8 . 00𝑏 = 66 . 00 represents this purchase of raspberries and blackberries from store B. Solving the system of equations by
elimination gives the value of 𝑟 and the value of 𝑏 that make the system of equations true. Multiplying both sides of the equation
for store A by 6.5 yields 5 . 50𝑟6 . 5 + 3 . 00𝑏6 . 5 = 37 . 006 . 5, or 35 . 75𝑟 + 19 . 5𝑏 = 240 . 5. Multiplying both sides of the equation for
store B by 5.5 yields 6 . 50𝑟5 . 5 + 8 . 00𝑏5 . 5 = 66 . 005 . 5, or 35 . 75𝑟 + 44𝑏 = 363. Subtracting both sides of the equation for store A,
35 . 75𝑟 + 19 . 5𝑏 = 240 . 5, from the corresponding sides of the equation for store B, 35 . 75𝑟 + 44𝑏 = 363, yields
35 . 75𝑟 - 35 . 75𝑟 + 44𝑏 - 19 . 5𝑏 = 363 - 240 . 5, or 24 . 5𝑏 = 122 . 5. Dividing both sides of this equationby 24.5 yields 𝑏 = 5. Thus, 5
pints of blackberries are in
this purchase.

Choices A and B are incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice D is incorrect. This is the number of
pints of raspberries, not blackberries, in the purchase.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 11f714b1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Systems of two

linear equations in
two variables

ID: 11f714b1

The solution to the given system of equations is . What is the value of ?

ID: 11f714b1 Answer

Correct Answer: 1.8, 9/5

Rationale

9
The correct answer is . Multiplying the first equation in the given system by 2 yields 10𝑥 + 28𝑦 = 90. Subtracting the second
5
equation in the given system, 10𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 27, from 10𝑥 + 28𝑦 = 90 yields 10𝑥 + 28𝑦 - 10𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 90 - 27, which is equivalent to
10𝑥 + 28𝑦 - 10𝑥 - 7𝑦 = 63, or 21𝑦 = 63. Dividing both sides of this equation by 21 yields 𝑦 = 3. The value of 𝑥 can be found by
substituting 3 for 𝑦 in either of the two given equations. Substituting 3 for 𝑦 in the equation 10𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 27 yields 10𝑥 + 73 = 27, or
10𝑥 + 21 = 27. Subtracting 21 from both sides of this equation yields 10𝑥 = 6. Dividing both sides of this equation by 10 yields
𝑥 = 6 , or 𝑥 = 3 . Therefore, the value of 𝑥𝑦 is 3 3, or 9 . Note that 9/5 and 1.8 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
10 5 5 5

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 005e9982
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 005e9982

The given function models the number of advertisements a company sent to its clients each year, where represents the
number of years since , and . If is graphed in the xy-plane, which of the following is the best
interpretation of the y-intercept of the graph in this context?

A. The minimum estimated number of advertisements the company sent to its clients during the years was .

B. The minimum estimated number of advertisements the company sent to its clients during the years was .

C. The estimated number of advertisements the company sent to its clients in was .

D. The estimated number of advertisements the company sent to its clients in was .

ID: 005e9982 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point where 𝑥 = 0. For the given function 𝑓, the y-intercept of
the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 in the xy-plane can be found by substituting 0 for 𝑥 in the equation 𝑦 = 9,0000.66𝑥 , which gives 𝑦 = 9,0000.660 .
This is equivalent to 𝑦 = 9,0001, or 𝑦 = 9,000. Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 is 0, 9,000. It’s given that the function
𝑓 models the number of advertisements a company sent to its clients each year. Therefore, 𝑓𝑥 represents the estimated number
of advertisements the company sent to its clients each year. It's also given that 𝑥 represents the number of years since 1997.
Therefore, 𝑥 = 0 represents 0 years since 1997, or 1997. Thus, the best interpretation of the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 is
that the estimated number of advertisements the company sent to its clients in 1997 was 9,000.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 54bf74ea
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 54bf74ea

The given function models the population of Lowell years after a census. Which of the following functions best models the
population of Lowell months after the census?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 54bf74ea Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. It’s given that the function 𝑝 models the population of Lowell 𝑡 years after a census. Since there are 12
𝑚 𝑚
months in a year, 𝑚 months after the census is equivalent to years after the census. Substituting for 𝑡 in the equation
𝑚 12 12
𝑚
𝑝𝑡 = 90,0001.06𝑡 yields 𝑝 12 = 90,0001.06 12 . Therefore, the function 𝑟 that best models the population of Lowell 𝑚 months after the
𝑚
census is 𝑟𝑚 = 90,0001.06 12 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 5bfaf155
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 5bfaf155

The given equation relates the numbers and , where is not equal to and . Which equation correctly expresses in
terms of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5bfaf155 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. To express 𝑛 in terms of 𝑝, the given equation must be solved for 𝑛. Subtracting 9 from both sides of the given
14
equation yields 𝑝 - 9 = . Since 𝑛 is not equal to 0, multiplying both sides of this equation by 𝑛 yields 𝑝 - 9𝑛 = 14. It's given that
𝑛
𝑝> 9, which means 𝑝 - 9 is not equal to 0. Therefore, dividing both sides of 𝑝 - 9𝑛 = 14 by 𝑝 - 9 yields 𝑝𝑝--9𝑛9 = 𝑝14- 9 , or 𝑛 = 𝑝14- 9 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 67373f12
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 67373f12

On April , there were views of an advertisement posted on a website. Every days after April , the number of views of the
advertisement had increased by of the number of views days earlier. The function gives the predicted number of views
days after April . Which equation defines ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 67373f12 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. It’s given that on April 1, there were 233 views of the advertisement. It’s also given that every 2 days after April
1, the number of views of the advertisement had increased by 70% of the number of views 2 days earlier. This situation can be
𝑥
𝑟 𝑐
represented by an exponential function of the form 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑎1 + , where 𝑎 is the number of views on April 1 and every 𝑐 days
100
after April 1, the number of views had increased by 𝑟% of the number of views 𝑐 days earlier. It follows that 𝑎 = 233, 𝑟 = 70, and
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
𝑟 𝑐 70
𝑐 = 2. Substituting 233 for 𝑎, 70 for 𝑟, and 2 for 𝑐 in the equation 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑎1 + 100 yields 𝑓𝑥 = 2331 + 2 , or 𝑓𝑥 = 2331.70 2 .
100

Choice A is incorrect. This function gives the predicted number of views for an advertisement for which every 2 days, the number
of views was 70%, rather than increased by 70%, of the number of views 2 days earlier.

1
Choice B is incorrect. This function gives the predicted number of views for an advertisement for which every days, the number
2
1
of views was 70% of the number of views days earlier, rather than an advertisement for which every 2 days, the number of views
2
had increased by 70% of the number of views 2 days earlier.

1
Choice D is incorrect. This function gives the predicted number of views for an advertisement for which every days, rather than
2
1
every 2 days, the number of views had increased by 70% of the number of views days earlier, rather than 2 days earlier.
2

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID a1397504
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: a1397504

The given expression can be rewritten as , where is a constant. What is the value of ?

ID: a1397504 Answer

Correct Answer: .09, 9/100

Rationale

The correct answer is .09 . It's given that the expression 0.36𝑥2 + 0.63𝑥 + 1.17 can be rewritten as 𝑎4𝑥2 + 7𝑥 + 13. Applying the
distributive property to the expression 𝑎4𝑥2 + 7𝑥 + 13 yields 4𝑎𝑥2 + 7𝑎𝑥 + 13𝑎. Therefore, 0.36𝑥2 + 0.63𝑥 + 1.17 can be rewritten as
4𝑎𝑥2 + 7𝑎𝑥 + 13𝑎. It follows that in the expressions 0.36𝑥2 + 0.63𝑥 + 1.17 and 4𝑎𝑥2 + 7𝑎𝑥 + 13𝑎, the coefficients of 𝑥2 are
equivalent, the coefficients of 𝑥 are equivalent, and the constant terms are equivalent. Therefore, 0.36 = 4𝑎, 0.63 = 7𝑎, and
1.17 = 13𝑎. Solving any of these equations for 𝑎 yields the value of 𝑎. Dividing both sides of the equation 0.36 = 4𝑎 by 4 yields
0.09 = 𝑎. Therefore, the value of 𝑎 is 0.09. Note that .09 and 9/100 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 536832c0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 536832c0

In the -plane, a line with equation intersects a parabola at exactly one point. If the parabola has equation
, where is a positive constant, what is the value of ?

ID: 536832c0 Answer

Correct Answer: 6

Rationale

The correct answer is 6. It’s given that a line with equation 2𝑦 = 4 . 5 intersects a parabola with equation 𝑦 = - 4𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥, where 𝑏 is
a positive constant, at exactly one point in the xy-plane. It follows that the system of equations consisting of 2𝑦 = 4 . 5 and
𝑦 = - 4𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 has exactly one solution. Dividing both sides of the equation of the line by 2 yields 𝑦 = 2 . 25. Substituting 2.25 for 𝑦
in the equation of the parabola yields 2 . 25 = - 4𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥. Adding 4𝑥2 and subtracting 𝑏𝑥 from both sides of this equation yields
4𝑥2 - 𝑏𝑥 + 2 . 25 = 0. A quadratic equation in the form of 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, where 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are constants, has exactly one solution
when the discriminant, 𝑏2 - 4𝑎𝑐, is equal to zero. Substituting 4 for 𝑎 and 2.25 for 𝑐 in the expression 𝑏2 - 4𝑎𝑐 and setting this
2 2 2
expression equal to 0 yields 𝑏 - 4(4) (2 . 25) = 0, or 𝑏 - 36 = 0. Adding 36 to each side of this equation yields 𝑏 = 36. Taking the
square root of each side of this equation yields 𝑏 = ± 6. It’s given that 𝑏 is positive, so the value of 𝑏 is 6.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 9502a1aa
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 9502a1aa

An auditorium has seats for people. Tickets to attend a show at the auditorium currently cost . For each
increase to the ticket price, fewer tickets will be sold. This situation can be modeled by the equation
, where represents the increase in ticket price, in dollars, and represents the revenue, in
dollars, from ticket sales. If this equation is graphed in the xy-plane, at what value of is the maximum of the graph?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 9502a1aa Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale

Choice B is correct. It’s given that the situation can be modeled by the equation 𝑦 = - 100𝑥2 + 1,400𝑥 + 7,200, where 𝑥 represents
the increase in ticket price, in dollars, and 𝑦 represents the revenue, in dollars, from ticket sales. Since the coefficient of the 𝑥2
term is negative, the graph of this equation in the xy-plane opens downward and reaches its maximum value at its vertex. If a
quadratic equation in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are constants, is graphed in the xy-plane, the x-coordinate of the
𝑏
vertex is equal to - . For the equation 𝑦 =
2𝑎
- 100𝑥2 + 1,400𝑥 + 7,200, 𝑎 = - 100, 𝑏 = 1,400, and 𝑐 = 7,200. It follows that the x-
1,400
coordinate of the vertex is - , or 7. Therefore, if the given equation is graphed in the xy-plane, the maximum of the graph
2 ( - 100 )
occurs at an x-value of 7.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID eafd61d3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: eafd61d3

The expression is equivalent to the expression , where , , and are constants. What is the
value of ?

ID: eafd61d3 Answer

Correct Answer: -419

Rationale

The correct answer is -419. It's given that the expression 3𝑥 - 2319𝑥 + 6 is equivalent to the expression 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑎, 𝑏, and
𝑐 are constants. Applying the distributive property to the given expression, 3𝑥 - 2319𝑥 + 6, yields 3𝑥19𝑥 + 3𝑥6 - 2319𝑥 - 236, which
can be rewritten as 57𝑥2 + 18𝑥 - 437𝑥 - 138. Combining like terms yields 57𝑥2 - 419𝑥 - 138. Since this expression is equivalent to
𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, it follows that the value of 𝑏 is -419.

Question Difficulty: Hard

Question ID 05f5125a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 05f5125a

An entomologist recommended a program to reduce a certain invasive beetle population in an area. The given function estimates
this beetle species' population years after , where . Which of the following is the best interpretation of in this
context?

A. The estimated initial beetle population for this species and area in

B. The estimated beetle population for this species and area years after

C. The estimated percent decrease in the beetle population for this species and area each year after

D. The estimated percent decrease in the beetle population for this species and area every years after

ID: 05f5125a Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

𝑥
Choice A is correct. For an exponential function in the form 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑎𝑏 , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are positive constants and 𝑏 < 1, the initial
value of 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) , or the value of 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) when 𝑥 = 0, is 𝑎 and the value of 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) decreases by 100 ( 1 - 𝑏 ) % each time 𝑥 increases by 1.
Therefore, the initial value of the function 𝑓𝑥 = 4,0000.75𝑥 , or the value of 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) when 𝑥 = 0, is 4,000. Therefore, the best
interpretation of 4,000 in this context is the estimated initial beetle population for this species and area in 2012.

Choice B is incorrect. The estimated beetle population for this species and area 7 years after 2012 is 4,000 ( 0.75 ) 7 , or
approximately 534, not 4,000.

Choice C is incorrect. The estimated percent decrease in the beetle population for this species and area each year after 2012 is
100 ( 1 - 0.75 ) , or 25, not 4,000.

Choice D is incorrect. The estimated percent decrease in the beetle population for this species and area every 7 years after 2012 is
100(1 - 0.757 ) , or approximately 87, not 4,000.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID b63f5259
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: b63f5259

What is the sum of the solutions to the given equation?

ID: b63f5259 Answer

Correct Answer: 5

Rationale

The correct answer is 5. The given quadratic equation can be rewritten in factored form as ( 𝑥 - 8 ) ( 𝑥 + 3 ) = 0. Based on the zero
product property, it follows that 𝑥 - 8 = 0 or 𝑥 + 3 = 0. Adding 8 to both sides of the equation 𝑥 - 8 = 0 yields 𝑥 = 8. Subtracting 3
from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 3 = 0 yields 𝑥 = - 3. Therefore, the solutions to the given equation are 8 and -3. It follows that
the sum of the solutions to the given equation is 8 + ( - 3 ) , or 5.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID cb03e399
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: cb03e399

Which ordered pair is the solution to the given system of equations?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: cb03e399 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. The second equation in the given system of equations is 𝑦 = 6𝑥 - 12. Substituting 6𝑥 - 12 for 𝑦 in the first
equation of the given system yields 6𝑥 - 12 = 𝑥 - 2𝑥 + 4. Factoring 6 out of the left-hand side of this equation yields
6𝑥 - 2 = 𝑥 - 2𝑥 + 4. An expression with a factor of the form 𝑥 - 𝑎 is equal to zero when 𝑥 = 𝑎. Each side of this equation has a factor
of 𝑥 - 2, so each side of the equation is equal to zero when 𝑥 = 2. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 into the equation 6𝑥 - 2 = 𝑥 - 2𝑥 + 4 yields
62 - 2 = 2 - 22 + 4, or 0 = 0, which is true. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 into the second equation in the given system of equations yields
𝑦 = 62 - 12, or 𝑦 = 0. Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is the ordered pair 2, 0.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from switching the order of the solutions for 𝑥 and 𝑦.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium

Question ID 219a57aa
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 219a57aa

Which expression represents the product of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 219a57aa Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. The product of 𝑥-6 𝑦3 𝑧5 and 𝑥4 𝑧5 + 𝑦8 𝑧-7 can be represented by the expression 𝑥-6 𝑦3 𝑧5 𝑥4 𝑧5 + 𝑦8 𝑧-7 . Applying the
distributive property to this expression yields 𝑥-6 𝑦3 𝑧5 𝑥4 𝑧5 + 𝑥-6 𝑦3 𝑧5 𝑦8 𝑧-7 , or 𝑥-6 𝑥4 𝑦3 𝑧5 𝑧5 + 𝑥-6 𝑦3 𝑦8 𝑧5 𝑧-7 . This expression is equivalent
to 𝑥-6 + 4 𝑦3 𝑧5 + 5 + 𝑥-6 𝑦3 + 8 𝑧5 - 7 , or 𝑥-2 𝑦3 𝑧10 + 𝑥-6 𝑦11 𝑧-2 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Medium