Hi Mike …can you solve & explain? (from QAS March 2021) Section 3; #11. y = (x-1)(x+1)(x+2) The graph in the xy plane of the equation above contains the point (a,b). If -1 < or = a < or = 1, which of the following is NOT a possible value of b? A) -2 B) -1 C) 0 D) 1

Hi, Mike. How would you say the two math sections of the SAT are different (besides the obvious calculator use and the timing/number of questions)? I’m thinking in terms of content covered, types of questions, etc. Thanks!

Hi! Love your book so far. I just started reviewing. I looked at number 10 in the first section on page 29 and I was wondering how would you pick the correct answer if you chose to substitute 8 for d? Because both answer choices a and d work. Would you just try all the answer choices and choose different variable values and try again or is there a different way to approach it?

4x + y = 7
2x – 7y = 1

If I multiply the second equation by 2, I can stack them and subtract:

4x + y = 7
4x – 14y = 2

So, 15y = 5, —> y = 3

Then: 2x – 7(3) = 1 –> 2x – 21 = 3 —> 2x = 24 –> x = 12
But: 4x + 3 = 7 –> 4x = 4 –> x = 1

What am I not seeing? The answer should be x= 5/3.