Question ID 3c95093c

Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 3c95093c

Which of the following inequalities is equivalent

to the inequality above?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 3c95093c Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Both sides of the given inequality can be divided by 3 to yield .

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they are not equivalent to (do not have the same solution set as) the given
inequality. For example, the ordered pair is a solution to the given inequality, but it is not a solution to any of the
inequalities in choices A, C, or D.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 1e003284
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 1e003284

The graphs of the given equations intersect at the point in the xy-plane. What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 1e003284 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the graphs of the given equations intersect at the point 𝑥, 𝑦 in the xy-plane. It follows
that 𝑥, 𝑦 represents a solution to the system consisting of the given equations. The first equation given is 𝑥 = 49.
Substituting 49 for 𝑥 in the second equation given, 𝑦 = √𝑥 + 9, yields 𝑦 = √49 + 9, which is equivalent to 𝑦 = 7 + 9, or
𝑦 = 16. It follows that the graphs of the given equations intersect at the point 49, 16. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 16.

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: Easy

Question ID c6a26e14
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: c6a26e14

What is the positive solution to the given equation?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: c6a26e14 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The given absolute value equation can be rewritten as two linear equations: 𝑥 + 45 = 48 and
-𝑥 + 45 = 48, or 𝑥 + 45 = -48. Subtracting 45 from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 45 = 48 yields 𝑥 = 3. Subtracting 45
from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 45 = -48 yields 𝑥 = -93. Thus, the given equation has two possible solutions, 3 and
-93. Therefore, the positive solution to the given equation is 3.

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: Easy

Question ID ad03127d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: ad03127d

The given equation relates the variables , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: ad03127d Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. Subtracting 𝑡 from both sides of the given equation yields 6𝑟 - 𝑡 = 7𝑠. Dividing both sides of this
6𝑟 - 𝑡 6𝑟 - 𝑡
equation by 7 yields 7
= 𝑠. Therefore, the equation 𝑠 =
7
correctly expresses 𝑠 in terms of 𝑟 and 𝑡.

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: Easy

Question ID 84e5e36c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 84e5e36c

The graphs of the given equations in the xy-plane intersect at the point . What is a possible value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 84e5e36c Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Since the point 𝑥, 𝑦 is an intersection point of the graphs of the given equations in the xy-plane, the
pair 𝑥, 𝑦 should satisfy both equations, and thus is a solution of the given system. According to the first equation, 𝑦 = 76.
Substituting 76 in place of 𝑦 in the second equation yields 𝑥2 - 5 = 76. Adding 5 to both sides of this equation yields
𝑥2 = 81. Taking the square root of both sides of this equation yields two solutions: 𝑥 = 9 and 𝑥 = - 9. Of these two
solutions, only -9 is given as a choice.

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 value of coordinate 𝑦, rather than 𝑥, of the intersection point 𝑥, 𝑦.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 4ca30186
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 4ca30186

The graph of a system of a linear equation and a nonlinear equation is shown. What is the solution to this system?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 4ca30186 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. The solution to the system of two equations corresponds to the point where the graphs of the
equations intersect. The graphs of the linear equation and the nonlinear equation shown intersect at the point 2, 4. Thus,
the solution to the system is 2, 4.

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: Easy

Question ID 3de7a7d7
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 3de7a7d7

Which of the following is a solution to the

equation ?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

ID: 3de7a7d7 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Subtracting x2 from both sides of the given equation yields x2 – 4 = 0. Adding 4 to both sides of the
equation gives x2 = 4. Taking the square root of both sides of the equation gives x = 2 or x = –2. Therefore, x = 2 is one
solution to the original equation.

Alternative approach: Subtracting x2 from both sides of the given equation yields x2 – 4 = 0. Factoring this equation gives
x2 – 4 = (x + 2)(x – 2) = 0, such that x = 2 or x = –2. Therefore, x = 2 is one solution to the original equation.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect and may be the result of computation errors.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 70f98ab4
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 70f98ab4

The given equation relates the positive numbers , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 70f98ab4 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Adding 29𝑟 to each side of the given equation yields 𝑞 = 𝑠 + 29𝑟. Therefore, the equation 𝑞 = 𝑠 + 29𝑟
correctly expresses 𝑞 in terms of 𝑟 and 𝑠.

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: Easy

Question ID 88867d37
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 88867d37

What is a positive solution to the given equation?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 88867d37 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Applying the zero product property to the given equation yields three equations: 𝑥 + 2 = 0, 𝑥 - 5 = 0,
and 𝑥 + 9 = 0. Subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 2 = 0 yields 𝑥 = - 2. Adding 5 to both sides of the
equation 𝑥 - 5 = 0 yields 𝑥 = 5. Subtracting 9 from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 9 = 0 yields 𝑥 = - 9. Therefore, the
solutions to the given equation are -2, 5, and -9. It follows that a positive solution to the given equation is 5.

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: Easy

Question ID 7cb3a8ee
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 7cb3a8ee

What is one possible solution to the given equation?

ID: 7cb3a8ee Answer

Correct Answer: 15, -5

Rationale
The correct answer is 15 or -5. By the definition of absolute value, if 𝑥 - 5 = 10, then 𝑥 - 5 = 10 or 𝑥 - 5 = - 10. Adding 5 to
both sides of the first equation yields 𝑥 = 15. Adding 5 to both sides of the second equation yields 𝑥 = - 5. Thus, the
given equation has two possible solutions, 15 and -5. Note that 15 and -5 are examples of ways to enter a correct
answer.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 0bebc08c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 0bebc08c

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

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 0bebc08c Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The first equation in the given system of equations is 𝑥 = 3. Substituting 3 for 𝑥 in the second
2
equation in the given system of equations yields 𝑦 = 15 - 3 , or 𝑦 = 144. Substituting 3 for 𝑥 and 144 for 𝑦 in the
expression 𝑥𝑦 yields ( 3 ) ( 144 ) , or 432. Therefore, the value of 𝑥𝑦 is 432.

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: Easy

Question ID c1964c11
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: c1964c11

The given equation relates the variables , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: c1964c11 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Subtracting 34 from each side of the given equation yields 𝑝 = 𝑞 + 𝑟 - 34. Thus, the equation
𝑝 = 𝑞 + 𝑟 - 34 correctly expresses 𝑝 in terms of 𝑞 and 𝑟.

Choice A is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑝 - 34 = 𝑞 + 𝑟.

Choice C is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑝 - 34 = -𝑞 - 𝑟.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑝 + 34 = -𝑞 - 𝑟.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 5639dd1a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 5639dd1a

What is the positive solution to the given equation?

ID: 5639dd1a Answer

Correct Answer: 22

Rationale
2
The correct answer is 22. The given equation, 𝑥2 = 2222, is equivalent to 𝑥2 = 22 . Taking the square root of each side of
this equation yields 𝑥 = ± 22. Thus, the positive solution to the given equation is 22.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 3f8d5876
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 3f8d5876

The graph of a system of a linear equation and a nonlinear equation is shown. What is the solution to this system?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 3f8d5876 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. The solution to the system of two equations corresponds to the point where the graphs of the
equations intersect. The graphs of the linear equation and the nonlinear equation shown intersect at the point 4, 5. Thus,
the solution to the system is 4, 5.

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: Easy

Question ID b8c4a1cd
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: b8c4a1cd

The given equation relates the distinct positive numbers , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of
and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b8c4a1cd Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. To express 𝑗 in terms of 𝑘 and 𝑚, the given equation must be solved for 𝑗. Dividing each side of the
𝑘 + 15𝑚
given equation by 8 yields 𝑗 = 8
.

Choice A is incorrect. This is equivalent to 8𝑗 = 𝑘 + 120𝑚. Choice B is incorrect. This is equivalent to 8𝑗 = 8𝑘 + 15𝑚.

𝑗
Choice C is incorrect. This is equivalent to 8
= 𝑘 + 15𝑚.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 568aaf27
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 568aaf27

If is a solution to the system of equations above, which of the

following is a possible value of x?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

ID: 568aaf27 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. Substituting from the second equation for y in the first equation yields . Subtracting

12 from both sides of this equation and rewriting the equation results in . Factoring the left-hand side of
this equation yields . Using the zero product property to solve for x, it follows that and
. Solving each equation for x yields and , respectively. Thus, two possible values of x are 3 and
. Of the choices given, 3 is the only possible value of x.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Substituting 0 for x in the first equation gives , or ; then, substituting

12 for y and 0 for x in the second equation gives , or , which is false. Similarly, substituting 1 or 2 for x in
the first equation yields or , respectively; then, substituting 11 or 10 for y in the second equation yields a
false statement.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 7399c3b0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 7399c3b0

What is the positive solution to the given equation?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 7399c3b0 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
2
Choice D is correct. Adding 53 to each side of the given equation yields 𝑘 = 144. Taking the square root of each side of
this equation yields 𝑘 = ± 12. Therefore, the positive solution to the given equation is 12.

2 2
Choice A is incorrect. This is the positive solution to the equation 𝑘 - 53 = 20,683, not 𝑘 - 53 = 91.

2 2
Choice B is incorrect. This is the positive solution to the equation 𝑘 - 53 = 5,131, not 𝑘 - 53 = 91.

2 2
Choice C is incorrect. This is the positive solution to the equation 𝑘 - 53 = 1,391, not 𝑘 - 53 = 91.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID b76a2815
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: b76a2815

The power P produced by a machine is represented by the equation above,

where W is the work performed during an amount of time t. Which of the
following correctly expresses W in terms of P and t ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b76a2815 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. Multiplying both sides of the equation by t yields , or , which expresses W in
terms of P and t. This is equivalent to W = Pt.

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Each of the expressions given in these answer choices gives W in terms of P and t but
doesn’t maintain the given relationship between W, P, and t. These expressions may result from performing different
operations with t on each side of the equation. In choice B, W has been multiplied by t, and P has been divided by t. In
choice C, W has been multiplied by t, and the quotient of P divided by t has been reciprocated. In choice D, W has been
multiplied by t, and P has been added to t. However, in order to maintain the relationship between the variables in the
given equation, the same operation must be performed with t on each side of the equation.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID a67a439d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: a67a439d

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

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: a67a439d Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The solution to a system of equations is the ordered pair 𝑥, 𝑦 that satisfies all equations in the
system. It's given by the first equation in the system that 𝑥 + 7 = 10. Substituting 10 for 𝑥 + 7 into the second equation
2
yields 10 = 𝑦, or 𝑦 = 100. The x-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations can be found by subtracting 7
from both sides of the equation 𝑥 + 7 = 10, which yields 𝑥 = 3. Therefore, the ordered pair 3, 100 is a solution to the given
system of equations.

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: Easy

Question ID ce940f80
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: ce940f80

What is a solution to the given equation?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: ce940f80 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Multiplying the left- and right-hand sides of the given equation by 25 yields 𝑥2 = 900. Taking the
square root of the left- and right-hand sides of this equation yields 𝑥 = 30 or 𝑥 = - 30. Of these two solutions, only 30 is
given as a choice.

Choice A is incorrect. This is a solution to the equation 𝑥2 = 36.

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: Easy

Question ID 5c7d5744
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 5c7d5744

The graph of a system of a linear equation and a nonlinear equation is shown. What is the solution to this system?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5c7d5744 Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. The solution 𝑥, 𝑦 to the system of two equations corresponds to the point where the graphs of the
equations intersect in the xy-plane. The graphs of the linear equation and the nonlinear equation shown intersect at the
point -2, 6. Thus, the solution 𝑥, 𝑦 to this system is -2, 6.

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: Easy

Question ID c7789423
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: c7789423

What is one possible solution to the given equation?

ID: c7789423 Answer

Correct Answer: 11, -7

Rationale
The correct answer is 11 or -7. By the definition of absolute value, if 𝑥 - 2 = 9, then 𝑥 - 2 = 9 or 𝑥 - 2 = - 9. Adding 2 to
both sides of the equation 𝑥 - 2 = 9 yields 𝑥 = 11. Adding 2 to both sides of the equation 𝑥 - 2 = - 9 yields 𝑥 = - 7. Thus,
the given equation, 𝑥 - 2 = 9, has two possible solutions, 11 and -7. Note that 11 and -7 are examples of ways to enter a
correct answer.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID c8bf5313
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: c8bf5313

The graphs of the equations in the given system of equations intersect at the point in the xy-plane. What is the
value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: c8bf5313 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. Since the graphs of the equations in the given system intersect at the point 𝑥, 𝑦, the point 𝑥, 𝑦
represents a solution to the given system of equations. The first equation of the given system of equations states that
𝑥 = 8. Substituting 8 for 𝑥 in the second equation of the given system of equations yields 𝑦 = 82 + 8, or 𝑦 = 72.
Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 72.

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

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: Easy

Question ID eb268057
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: eb268057

Which of the following values of x

satisfies the given equation?

A.

B. 4

C. 32

D. 128

ID: eb268057 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Solving for x by taking the square root of both sides of the given equation yields or . Of
the choices given, satisfies the given equation.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error when solving for x. Choice C is incorrect and may result
from dividing 64 by 2 instead of taking the square root. Choice D is incorrect and may result from multiplying 64 by 2
instead of taking the square root.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID dd3a910a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: dd3a910a

The graph of a system of an absolute value function and a linear function is shown. What is the solution to this
system of two equations?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: dd3a910a Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. The solution to the system of two equations corresponds to the point where the graphs of the
equations intersect. The graphs of the linear function and the absolute value function shown intersect at the point 1, 5.
Thus, the solution to the system is 1, 5.

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

Choice B is incorrect. This is the y-intercept of the graph of the linear function.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the vertex of the graph of the absolute value function.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 98f735f2
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 98f735f2

The total revenue from sales of a product can be calculated using the formula
, where T is the total revenue, P is the price of the product, and Q is the
quantity of the product sold. Which of the following equations gives the quantity
of product sold in terms of P and T ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 98f735f2 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Solving the given equation for Q gives the quantity of the product sold in terms of P and T. Dividing

both sides of the given equation by P yields , or . Therefore, gives the quantity of product sold in
terms of P and T.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from an error when dividing both sides of the given equation by P. Choice C is
incorrect and may result from multiplying, rather than dividing, both sides of the given equation by P. Choice D is incorrect
and may result from subtracting P from both sides of the equation rather than dividing both sides by P.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID fcb78856
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: fcb78856

The given equation relates the positive numbers , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: fcb78856 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the equation 𝑏 = 42𝑐𝑓 relates the positive numbers 𝑏, 𝑐, and 𝑓. Dividing each side of the
𝑏 𝑏 𝑏
given equation by 42𝑓 yields 42𝑓
= 𝑐, or 𝑐 =
42𝑓
. Thus, the equation 𝑐 = 42𝑓
correctly expresses 𝑐 in terms of 𝑏 and 𝑓.

Choice B is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑏 = 𝑐𝑓 + 42.

𝑐
Choice C is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑏 = 42𝑓
.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑏 = 42 - 𝑐 - 𝑓.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID bf704c34
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: bf704c34

The given equation relates the positive numbers , , and . Which equation correctly expresses in terms of and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: bf704c34 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Adding 7 to each side of the given equation yields 𝑐 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘 + 7.

Choice B is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to 𝑐 + 7 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘, not 𝑐 - 7 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘.

𝑐
Choice C is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to 7
= 25𝑝 + 𝑘, not 𝑐 - 7 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to 7𝑐 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘, not 𝑐 - 7 = 25𝑝 + 𝑘.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 4236c5a3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 4236c5a3

If , which of the following is a

possible value of x ?

A. 1

B.

C.

D.

ID: 4236c5a3 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. If , then taking the square root of each side of the equation gives or
. Solving these equations for x gives or . Of these, is the only solution given as a choice.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from solving the equation and making a sign error. Choice B is incorrect
and may result from solving the equation . Choice C is incorrect and may result from finding a possible value of
.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID f11ffa93
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: f11ffa93

What value of x satisfies the

equation above?

ID: f11ffa93 Answer

Rationale

The correct answer is 117. Squaring both sides of the given equation gives , or . Subtracting 4
from both sides of this equation gives .

Question Difficulty: Easy