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1
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Rate equation

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Range

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Difference between the highest and lowest number in a list

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Mean (average), median, mode, range

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Median: middle value of a list

Mode: occurs most frequently in a list (the “most”)

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4
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Ratio box

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5
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Rules of exponents: MADSPM

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  • When equal bases are Multiplied, Add the powers
  • When equal bases are Divided, Subtract the powers
  • When exponent is raised to a Power, Multiply the powers
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6
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Rules of exponents: negative exponents

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Raise the reciprocal to the positive power

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7
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Rules of exponents: zero exponent

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Always equal to zero

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8
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Rewriting exponents (beyond 5 rules)

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  1. Rewrite using common bases
  2. Factor expression
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9
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Negative number raised to even power results in a positive or negative number?

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positive

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10
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Negative number raised to odd power results in a positive or negative number?

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Negative

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11
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Rules for adding and subtracting square roots

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Rules for multiplying and dividing square roots

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13
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How to eliminate square roots

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Raise to power of 2 (including rest of terms)

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14
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How to simplify square roots

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Factor number under root that results in a perfect square

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15
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Expanded quadratic equations

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Variable sqared; variable x coefficient; coefficient

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How to factor a quadratic equation

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  1. Separate x2 into: (x ) (x )
  2. Find factors of third term that, when added or subtracted, yield second term
  3. Determine operations that correspond to each term (+ or -)
  4. Solve for both roots (x=0)
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17
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What do fully factored quadratic equations look like?

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Two sets of (x +/- number) = 0

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18
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How to expand a factored quadratic equation

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Utilize FOIL: multiply First, Outside, Inside, Last

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19
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Common quadratic equations

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20
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Inequalities: When multiply or divide by negative number, must…

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change direction of inequality symbol.

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21
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How to manipulate two equatuons with two variables

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Add or subtract entire equation from another to cancel variable out (will most likely have to multiply one equation to get same number associated with variable)

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22
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Steps for plugging in numbers

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Plug in when variables in problem and answer choices. Check ALL answer choices.

Selecting number:

  1. Use easy numbers that make sense in context
  2. Avoid numbers 1 and 0
  3. Avoid numbers that show up a lot in question or answers
  4. Avoid plugging in same number for multiple variables
  5. Avoid plugging in conversion numbers
  6. Fractions: choose number that works easily with fractions (e.g. product of demoninators)
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23
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Signs to plug in the answer (PITA)

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  1. “How much” or “How many” type questions
  2. Inclination to write algebraic formula
  3. Answers are in ascending or descending order
  4. Variables are present
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24
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Steps for plugging in the answer (PITA)

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Start with C, use “spreadsheet” to stay organized

25
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Plugging in on quantitative comparisons: FROZEN

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When variables used, plug in twice using FROZEN:

  • Fractions - Repeats - One - Zero - Extremes - Negatives
  • (Repeats can be converstion numbers)
26
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Definition of prime number

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Only factors are itself and 1

  • 0 and 1 are not prime; 2 is only even prime
  • Can only by positive integers
27
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Integer divisibility rules

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  • Integer is divisible by 3 if sum of digits is divisible by 3
  • Integer is divisible by 4 if last two digits form number divisible by 4
  • Integer is divisible by 6 if divisible by both 2 and 3
  • Divisible by 8 if last 3 digits form number divisible by 8
  • Divisible by 9 if sum of digits is divisible by 9
28
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P | E | MD | AS

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  1. Parenthesis
  2. Exponents
  3. Multiplication & division
  4. Addition & subtraction
29
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How to add/subtract fractions

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Find lowest (or any) common demoninator.

Bowtie method:

30
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How to compare fractions

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Bowtie method without multiplying bottom

31
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How to convert mixed numbers into fractions

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Multiple denominator by integer and add to numerator

32
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Divisor, dividend, and quotient

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33
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Definition of remainder

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Leftover when one integer is not divisible by another

34
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Percentages in word problems

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35
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Percent change equation

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Note: For “difference”, always subtract lesser from greater

36
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Distributive law

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37
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Types of triangles

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38
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Triangle third side rule

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Length of any one side of a triangle must be less than sum of other two sides and greater than difference between other two sides.

I.e. L = side length

(L1-L2) < L3 < (L1+L2)

39
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Area of a triangle

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40
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Pythagorean theorum and super pythagorean theorum

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Pythagorean: a2+b2=c2

Super pythagorean (diagonal in a rectangular solid): a2+b2+c2=d2

41
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30 : 60 : 90 right trangles

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42
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45 : 45 : 90 right triangles

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43
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Circumference of circle

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circumference = 2πr or πd

44
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Circles: chords, arcs and central angles

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Arcs and their central angles are always proportional

45
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Area of a circle

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Area = πr2

46
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Sum of angles in a polygon

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Sum of angles = 180(n-2)

47
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Quadrant numbering

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48
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Equation of a line; slope

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y = mx+b

slope = rise/run

49
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Surface area and volume of a cylinder

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Surface area = 2πr(height)+2(πr2)

Volume = πr2(height)

50
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Surface area and volume of a rectangular solid

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Surface area = 2(LW)+2(LH)+2(WH)

Volume = LWH

51
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How to find slope of a perpendicular line

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Negative reciprocal

52
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Finding probability of: 1) one event AND another, 2) one event OR another

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Probability of A and B = Probability of A x Probability of B

Probability of A or B = Probability of A + Probability of B

53
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Probability of A + Probability of not A =

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1

54
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How to deal with factorials

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Cancel or factor out, e.g.:

55
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Difference between permutations and combinations

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With a combination, the order is irrelevant.

Permutations often ask for arrangements, orders, schedules or lists.

56
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To solve a permutation:

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Similar to factorials

  • Figure out how many slots
  • Write down number of options for each slot
  • Multiply
57
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To solve a combination:

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* Figure out how many slots

  • Fill in slots as you would a permutation
  • Divide by factorial of number of slots

E.g.:

58
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How to deal with strange symbols: #*µ⍛

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Treat as a f(x) problem and use plug in strategies

59
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Group equation

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T = G1 + G2 – B + N

T = total; G1 = first group; G2 = second group; B = members in both groups; N = members in either group

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