Question ID f5c3e3b8

Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: f5c3e3b8

Which expression is equivalent to , where , , and are positive?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: f5c3e3b8 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Applying the commutative property of multiplication, the expression 𝑚4 𝑞4 𝑧-1 𝑚𝑞5 𝑧3 can be rewritten
as 𝑚4 𝑚𝑞4 𝑞5 𝑧-1 𝑧3 . For positive values of 𝑥, 𝑥𝑎 𝑥𝑏 = 𝑥𝑎 + 𝑏 . Therefore, the expression 𝑚4 𝑚𝑞4 𝑞5 𝑧-1 𝑧3 can be rewritten as
𝑚4 + 1 𝑞4 + 5 𝑧-1 + 3 , or 𝑚5 𝑞9 𝑧2 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from multiplying, not adding, the exponents.

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 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 72ebc024
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 72ebc024

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 72ebc024 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Since 2𝑥𝑦 is a common factor of each term in the given expression, the expression can be rewritten
as 2𝑥𝑦8𝑥2 𝑦 + 7.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 16𝑥2 𝑦2 + 14𝑥𝑦.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 28𝑥3 𝑦2 + 14𝑥𝑦.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 112𝑥3 𝑦2 + 14𝑥𝑦.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 7f2524bf
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 7f2524bf

350
300
250
200
Value (dollars)
150
100
50
x
O 4 8 12 16 20 24
Number of months
after purchase

The graph shown gives the estimated value, in dollars, of a tablet as a function of the number of months since it was
purchased. What is the best interpretation of the y-intercept of the graph in this context?

A. The estimated value of the tablet was when it was purchased.

B. The estimated value of the tablet months after it was purchased was .

C. The estimated value of the tablet had decreased by in the months after it was purchased.

D. The estimated value of the tablet decreased by approximately each year after it was purchased.

ID: 7f2524bf Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the graph shown gives the estimated value 𝑦, in dollars, of a tablet as a function of the
number of months since it was purchased, 𝑥. The y-intercept of a graph is the point at which the graph intersects the y-
axis, or when 𝑥 is 0. The graph shown intersects the y-axis at the point 0, 225. It follows that 0 months after the tablet was
purchased, or when the tablet was purchased, the estimated value of the tablet was 225 dollars. Therefore, the best
interpretation of the y-intercept is that the estimated value of the tablet was $ 225 when it was purchased.

Choice B is incorrect. The estimated value of the tablet 24 months after it was purchased was $ 50, not $ 225.

Choice C is incorrect. The estimated value of the tablet had decreased by $ 225 - $ 50, or $ 175, not $ 225, in the 24
months after it was purchased.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Easy
Question ID e312081b
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: e312081b

Which of the following is equivalent to

the given expression?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: e312081b Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Using the associative and commutative properties of addition, the given expression
can be rewritten as . Adding these like terms results in .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from adding . Choice C is incorrect and may result from adding
. Choice D is incorrect and may result from adding .

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 e9aed539
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: e9aed539

The graph shown will be translated up units. Which of the following will be the resulting graph?

A.

B.
C.

D.
 ID: e9aed539 Answer
Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. When a graph is translated up 4 units, each point on the resulting graph is 4 units above the point on
the original graph. In other words, the y-value of each point on the graph increases by 4. The graph shown passes through
the points 1, - 1, 2, - 2, and 3, - 1. It follows that when the graph shown is translated up 4 units, the resulting graph will
pass through the points 1, - 1 + 4, 2, - 2 + 4, and 3, - 1 + 4. These points are 1, 3, 2, 2, and 3, 3, respectively. Of the given
choices, only the graph in choice A passes through the points 1, 3, 2, 2, and 3, 3.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the result of translating the graph down, rather than up, 4 units.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the result of translating the graph left, rather than up, 4 units.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the result of translating the graph right, rather than up, 4 units.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 4fbffc0a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 4fbffc0a

The graph shows the height above ground, in meters, of a ball seconds after the ball was launched upward from a
platform. Which statement is the best interpretation of the marked point in this context?

A. second after being launched, the ball's height above ground is meters.

B. seconds after being launched, the ball's height above ground is meter.

C. The ball was launched from an initial height of meter with an initial velocity of meters per second.

D. The ball was launched from an initial height of meters with an initial velocity of meter per second.

ID: 4fbffc0a Answer

Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the graph shows the height above ground, in meters, of a ball 𝑥 seconds after the ball
was launched upward from a platform. In the graph shown, the x-axis represents time, in seconds, and the y-axis
represents the height of the ball above ground, in meters. It follows that for the marked point 1.0, 4.8, 1.00 represents the
time, in seconds, after the ball was launched upward from a platform and 4.80 represents the height of the ball above
ground, in meters. Therefore, the best interpretation of the marked point 1.0, 4.8 is 1.00 second after being launched, the
ball's height above ground is 4.80 meters.

Choice B 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: Easy

Question ID 075b29b0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 075b29b0

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 075b29b0 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as 9𝑥3 + 6𝑥3 + 5𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 7 - 5. Combining like terms in this
expression yields 15𝑥3 + 5𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 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: Easy

Question ID 6abec9a8
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 6abec9a8

What is the -intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 6abec9a8 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph where 𝑥 = 0. At 𝑥 = 0, the
corresponding value of 𝑦 is -5. Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph shown is 0, - 5.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane that intersects the y-axis at 𝑦 = - 4, not 𝑦 = - 5.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane that intersects the y-axis at 𝑦 = 0, not 𝑦 = - 5.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 1ee962ec
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 1ee962ec

Scientists recorded data about the ocean water levels at a certain location over a period of hours. The graph shown
models the data, where represents sea level. Which table gives values of and their corresponding values of
based on the model?

A.

B.

C.
 D.

ID: 1ee962ec Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Each point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph represents an elapsed time 𝑥, in hours, and the corresponding ocean
water level 𝑦, in feet, at a certain location based on the model. The graph shown passes through the points 0, 0, 3, - 12,
and 6, 0. Thus, the table in choice C gives the values of 𝑥 and their corresponding values of 𝑦 based on the model.

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 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 07bcecac
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 07bcecac

The function gives the predicted population, in millions, of a certain country for the period from to , where
is the number of years after . According to the model, what is the best interpretation of the statement “ is
approximately equal to ”?

A. In , the predicted population of this country was approximately million.

B. In , the predicted population of this country was approximately million.

C. years after , the predicted population of this country was approximately million.

D. years after , the predicted population of this country was approximately million.

ID: 07bcecac Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. The function 𝑃 gives the predicted population, in millions, of a certain country for the period from
1984 to 2018, where 𝑡 is the number of years after 1984. Since the value of 𝑃8 is the value of 𝑃𝑡 when 𝑡 = 8, it follows
that "𝑃8 is approximately equal to 32.91" means that the value of 𝑃𝑡 is approximately equal to 32.91 when 𝑡 = 8.
Therefore, the best interpretation of the statement "𝑃8 is approximately equal to 32.91" is that 8 years after 1984, the
predicted population of this country was approximately 32.91 million.

Choice A is incorrect. In 1984, the predicted population of this country was 24.8 million, not approximately 8 million.

Choice B is incorrect. In 1984, the predicted population of this country was 24.8 million, not approximately 32.91 million.

32.91
Choice D is incorrect. 32.91 years after 1984, the predicted population of this country was 24.81.036 million, or
approximately 79.42 million, not approximately 8 million.

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 788bfd56
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 788bfd56

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 788bfd56 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The value of 𝑓144 is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 144. It's given that the function 𝑓 is defined by
𝑓𝑥 = 4 + √𝑥 . Substituting 144 for 𝑥 in this equation yields 𝑓144 = 4 + √144 . Since the positive square root of 144 is 12, it
follows that this equation can be rewritten as 𝑓144 = 4 + 12, or 𝑓144 = 16. Therefore, the value of 𝑓144 is 16.

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

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓1,296, not 𝑓144. Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓5,184, not 𝑓144.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 369b7bb7
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 369b7bb7

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 369b7bb7 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. It’s given that the function 𝑔 is defined by 𝑔𝑥 = √8𝑥 + 1 . Substituting 3 for 𝑥 in the given function
yields 𝑔3 = √83 + 1 , which is equivalent to 𝑔3 = √25 , or 𝑔3 = 5. Therefore, the value of 𝑔3 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. This is the value of 83 + 1, not √83 + 1 .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 4ac59df6
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 4ac59df6

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 4ac59df6 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as 8 · 7𝑦 · 𝑦𝑧 · 𝑧, which is equivalent to 56𝑦2 𝑧2 , or 56𝑦2 𝑧2 .

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8𝑦𝑧𝑦7. Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8𝑧𝑦7.

Choice D 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 cc2601cb
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: cc2601cb

The x-intercept of the graph shown is . What is the value of ?

ID: cc2601cb Answer

Correct Answer: 7

Rationale
The correct answer is 7. It’s given that the x-intercept of the graph shown is 𝑥, 0. The graph passes through the point 7, 0.
Therefore, the value of 𝑥 is 7.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 70482e20
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 70482e20

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 70482e20 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as 11𝑥3 + -5𝑥3 . Since the two terms of this expression are
both constant multiples of 𝑥3 , they are like terms and can, therefore, be combined through addition. Adding like terms in
the expression 11𝑥3 + -5𝑥3 yields 6𝑥3 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is equivalent to 11𝑥3 + 5𝑥3 , not 11𝑥3 - 5𝑥3 .

Choice C is incorrect. This is equivalent to 11𝑥6 - 5𝑥6 , not 11𝑥3 - 5𝑥3 .

Choice D is incorrect. This is equivalent to 11𝑥6 + 5𝑥6 , not 11𝑥3 - 5𝑥3 .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 8452c42b
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 8452c42b

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 8452c42b Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The given expression shows addition of two like terms. Therefore, the given expression is equivalent
to 50 + 5𝑥2 , or 55𝑥2 .

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 505𝑥2 , not 50 + 5𝑥2 .

50 2
Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 5
𝑥 , not 50 + 5𝑥2 .

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 50 - 5𝑥2 , not 50 + 5𝑥2 .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID b39d74a0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: b39d74a0

x y

0 0

1 1

2 8

3 27

The table shown includes some values of x and their corresponding values of y.
Which of the following graphs in the xy-plane could represent the relationship
between x and y ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b39d74a0 Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. Each pair of values shown in the table gives the ordered pair of coordinates for a point that lies on
the graph that represents the relationship between x and y in the xy-plane: , , , and . Only the graph
in choice B passes through the points listed in the table that are visible in the given choices.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. None of these graphs passes through the point .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 0536ad4f
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 0536ad4f

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 0536ad4f Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Combining like terms inside the parentheses of the given expression, 20𝑤 - 4𝑤 + 3𝑤, yields 20𝑤 - 7𝑤.
Combining like terms in this resulting expression yields 13𝑤.

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 1d3fee25
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 1d3fee25

Which of the following is

equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 1d3fee25 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. Using the distributive property to multiply 3 and gives , which can be rewritten as
.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from rewriting the given expression as . Choice B is incorrect and may
result from incorrectly rewriting the expression as . Choice D is incorrect and may result from incorrectly
rewriting the expression as .

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 837e9da7
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 837e9da7

The function is defined by . What is the value of when ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 837e9da7 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
1 1 1
Choice D is correct. It's given that 𝑓𝑥 = 6𝑥
. Substituting 3 for 𝑥 in this equation yields 𝑓3 = 63
, or 𝑓3 = 18
. Therefore, when
1
𝑥 = 3, the value of 𝑓𝑥 is .
18

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 0.5. Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 1.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 1.5.

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 b5c43226
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: b5c43226

What is the y-intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: b5c43226 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point at which the graph crosses the y-axis. The graph
shown crosses the y-axis at the point 0, 2. Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph shown is 0, 2.

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 2fec8bf4
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 2fec8bf4

The function gives the estimated number of marine mammals in a certain area, where is the number of years since a
study began. What is the best interpretation of in this context?

A. The estimated number of marine mammals in the area was when the study began.

B. The estimated number of marine mammals in the area was when the study began.

C. The estimated number of marine mammals in the area increased by each year during the study.

D. The estimated number of marine mammals in the area increased by each year during the study.

ID: 2fec8bf4 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The function 𝑃 gives the estimated number of marine mammals in a certain area, where 𝑡 is the
number of years since a study began. Since the value of 𝑃0 is the value of 𝑃𝑡 when 𝑡 = 0, it follows that 𝑃0 = 1,800
means that the value of 𝑃𝑡 is 1,800 when 𝑡 = 0. Since 𝑡 is the number of years since the study began, it follows that 𝑡 = 0
is 0 years since the study began, or when the study began. Therefore, the best interpretation of 𝑃0 = 1,800 in this context
is the estimated number of marine mammals in the area was 1,800 when the study began.

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 e166aca6
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: e166aca6

What is the x-intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: e166aca6 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The x-intercept of the graph shown is the point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph where 𝑦 = 0. At 𝑦 = 0, the
corresponding value of 𝑥 is 4. Therefore, the x-intercept of the graph shown is 4, 0.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the x-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane that intersects the x-axis at 𝑥 = - 5, not 𝑥 = 4.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the x-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane that intersects the x-axis at 𝑥 = 5, not 𝑥 = 4.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the x-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane that intersects the x-axis at 𝑥 = - 4, not 𝑥 = 4.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 772de699
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 772de699

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 772de699 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Since 𝑥 is a common factor of each term in the given expression, the given expression can be
rewritten as 𝑥23𝑥2 + 2𝑥 + 9.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 23𝑥3 + 46𝑥2 + 207𝑥.

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 207𝑥4 + 18𝑥3 + 9𝑥.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 34𝑥3 + 34𝑥2 + 34𝑥.

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 02489d55
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 02489d55

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 02489d55 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The expression 19𝑥2 - 7 can be rewritten as 19𝑥2 - 197, which is equivalent to 19𝑥2 - 133.

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 60fdb4d4
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 60fdb4d4

Which expression is equivalent to

?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 60fdb4d4 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as .

Combining like terms yields .

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect and may be the result of errors when applying the distributive property.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID ad376f1a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: ad376f1a

The graph of is shown in the xy-plane. What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: ad376f1a Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. Because the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 is shown, the value of 𝑓0 is the value of 𝑦 on the graph that corresponds
with 𝑥 = 0. When 𝑥 = 0, the corresponding value of 𝑦 is 3. Therefore, the value of 𝑓0 is 3.

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: Easy

Question ID bd4d0e0c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: bd4d0e0c

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: bd4d0e0c Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The value of 𝑓0 is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 0. The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 10𝑥2 - 32𝑥 - 152.
Substituting 0 for 𝑥 in this equation yields 𝑓0 = 1002 - 320 - 152. This equation can be rewritten as 𝑓0 = 100 - 0 - 152, or
𝑓0 = - 152. Therefore, the value of 𝑓0 is -152.

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 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 c13016f9
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: c13016f9

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

ID: c13016f9 Answer

Correct Answer: 77

Rationale
The correct answer is 77. It’s given that the function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥2 + 𝑥 + 71. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 in function 𝑓
yields 𝑓2 = 22 + 2 + 71, which is equivalent to 𝑓2 = 4 + 2 + 71, or 𝑓2 = 77. Therefore, the value of 𝑓2 is 77.

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 2d394c28
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 2d394c28

The graph shown models the number of residents of a certain city years after . How many residents does this
model estimate the city had in ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 2d394c28 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. It's given that 𝑥 represents years after 2010. Therefore, 2010 is represented by 𝑥 = 0. On the model
shown, the point with an x-coordinate of 0 has a y-coordinate of 20,000. Thus, the model estimates that in 2010, the city
had 20,000 residents.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥 that represents the year 2010.

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

Choice D is incorrect. This is approximately the number of residents the model estimates the city had in 2014, not 2010.

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
The correct answer is 22. The given equation, 𝑥2 = 2222, is equivalent to 𝑥2 = 222 . 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 4a5af623
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 4a5af623

Which expression is a factor of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 4a5af623 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Since 2 is a common factor of each of the terms in the given expression, the expression can be
rewritten as 2𝑥2 + 19𝑥 + 5. Therefore, the factors of the given expression are 2 and 𝑥2 + 19𝑥 + 5. Of these two factors,
only 2 is listed as a choice.

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

Choice C is incorrect. This is a term of the given expression, not a factor of the given expression.

Choice D is incorrect. This is a term of the given expression, not a factor of the given expression.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 2b6c12eb
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 2b6c12eb

What is the x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the graph shown?

ID: 2b6c12eb Answer

Correct Answer: 6

Rationale
The correct answer is 6. An x-intercept of a graph is a point on the graph where it intersects the x-axis, or where the value
of 𝑦 is 0. The graph shown intersects the x-axis at the point 6, 0. Therefore, the x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the graph
shown is 6.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 79e6ec70
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 79e6ec70

What is the x-intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 79e6ec70 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. An x-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is a point at which the graph crosses the x-axis. The graph
shown crosses the x-axis at the point 5, 0. Therefore, the x-intercept of the graph shown is 5, 0.

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 5377d9cf
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 5377d9cf

If ,

what is ?

A. –5

B. –2

C. 2

D. 5

ID: 5377d9cf Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. Substituting –1 for x in the equation that defines f gives . Simplifying

the expressions in the numerator and denominator yields , which is equal to or –5.

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect and may result from misapplying the order of operations when substituting –1 for x.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 49efde89
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 49efde89

The expression is equivalent to for some

constant a. What is the value of a ?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 7

ID: 49efde89 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. It’s given that is equivalent to for some constant a. Distributing the x over each

term in the parentheses gives , which is in the same form as the first given expression, . The

coefficient of the second term in is 7. Therefore, the value of a is 7.

Choice A is incorrect. If the value of a were 2, then would be equivalent to , which isn’t equivalent to

. Choice B is incorrect. If the value of a were 3, then would be equivalent to , which isn’t

equivalent to . Choice C is incorrect. If the value of a were 4, then would be equivalent to ,

which isn’t equivalent to .

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 75915e3c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 75915e3c

For the function f defined above, what

is the value of ?

A. 9

B. 12

C. 18

D. 36

ID: 75915e3c Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

Choice C is correct. The value of is found by evaluating the expression when . Substituting 2 for x in the

given equation yields . Simplifying in the equation results in . Evaluating the right-hand side
of the equation yields . Therefore, the value of is 18.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from evaluating the expression as . Choice B is incorrect and may result from

evaluating the expression as . Choice D is incorrect and may result from evaluating the expression as .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID d4d513ff
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: d4d513ff

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: d4d513ff Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Each term in the given expression, 12𝑥 + 27, has a common factor of 3. Therefore, the expression
can be rewritten as 34𝑥 + 39, or 34𝑥 + 9. Thus, the expression 34𝑥 + 9 is equivalent to the given expression.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 108𝑥 + 12, not 12𝑥 + 27.

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 324𝑥 + 27, not 12𝑥 + 27.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 27𝑥 + 72, not 12𝑥 + 27.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 974d33dc
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 974d33dc

Which of the following expressions is equivalent to the sum of

and ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 974d33dc Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. Grouping like terms, the given expressions can be rewritten as . This

can be rewritten as .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from adding the two sets of unlike terms, and as well as and , and then

adding the respective exponents. Choice B is incorrect and may result from adding the unlike terms and as if they

were and and adding the unlike terms and as if they were and . Choice C is incorrect and may result
from errors when combining like terms.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 5d93c782
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 5d93c782

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5d93c782 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The given expression may be rewritten as 𝑥2 + 8𝑥 - 5𝑥 - 40. Since the first two terms of this
expression have a common factor of 𝑥 and the last two terms of this expression have a common factor of -5, this
expression may be rewritten as 𝑥𝑥 + 𝑥8 - 5𝑥 - 58, or 𝑥𝑥 + 8 - 5𝑥 + 8. Since each term of this expression has a common
factor of 𝑥 + 8, it may be rewritten as 𝑥 - 5𝑥 + 8.

Alternate approach: An expression of the form 𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑏 and 𝑐 are constants, can be factored if there are two
values that add to give 𝑏 and multiply to give 𝑐. In the given expression, 𝑏 = 3 and 𝑐 = - 40. The values of -5 and 8 add to
give 3 and multiply to give -40, so the expression can be factored as 𝑥 - 5𝑥 + 8.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 𝑥2 + 6𝑥 - 40, not 𝑥2 + 3𝑥 - 40.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 𝑥2 - 3𝑥 - 40, not 𝑥2 + 3𝑥 - 40.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 𝑥2 - 6𝑥 - 40, not 𝑥2 + 3𝑥 - 40.

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

Question ID ee05c84e
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: ee05c84e

The function f is defined above. What is

the value of ?

A. 250

B. 500

C. 750

D. 2,000

ID: ee05c84e Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Adding the like terms x and yields the equation . Substituting 20 for x
yields . The product is equal to 25, and the difference is equal to 30.
Substituting these values in the given equation gives , and multiplying 25 by 30 results in .

Choices A, B, and D are incorrect and may result from conceptual or computational errors when finding the value of
.

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 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 fd4b2aa0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: fd4b2aa0

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: fd4b2aa0 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. The given expression shows subtraction of two like terms. The two terms can be subtracted as
follows: 12𝑥3 - 5𝑥3 = 12 - 5𝑥3 , or 7𝑥3 .

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

Choice B is incorrect. This is the result of adding, not subtracting, the two like terms.

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

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 782a8a53
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 782a8a53

The graph of the quadratic function is shown. What is the vertex of the graph?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 782a8a53 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. The vertex of the graph of a quadratic function in the xy-plane is the point at which the graph is either
at its minimum or maximum y-value. In the graph shown, the minimum y-value occurs at the point 0, 2.

Choice A is incorrect. The graph shown doesn't pass through the point 0, - 2.

Choice B is incorrect. The graph shown doesn't pass through the point 0, - 3.

Choice D is incorrect. The graph shown doesn't pass through the point 0, 3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 508344ac
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 508344ac

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 508344ac Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The expression 16𝑥 + 15 can be rewritten as 16𝑥 + 1615, which is equivalent to 16𝑥 + 240.

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 39652e93
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 39652e93

The function is defined by . What is the value of when ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 39652e93 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
16 16
Choice A is correct. It's given that 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥
. Substituting 17 for 𝑥 in this function yields 𝑓17 = 17
. Therefore, when 𝑥 = 17,
16
the value of 𝑓𝑥 is 17
.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of the reciprocal of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 17.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 1. Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑥 when 𝑥 = 17.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 0354c7de
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 0354c7de

Which of the following is equivalent to

the given expression?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 0354c7de Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Since 5 is a factor of both terms, and 15, the given expression can be factored and rewritten as

Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting 5 from the constant when factoring 5 from the given expression.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from factoring 5 from only the first term, not both terms, of the given expression.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from adding 5 to the constant when factoring 5 from the given expression.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 044c1cb7
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 044c1cb7

Which table gives three values of and their corresponding values of for the given function ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 044c1cb7 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. It′s given that ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3. Each table gives 1, 2, and 3 as the three given values of 𝑥. Substituting 1 for
𝑥 in the equation ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3 yields ℎ1 = 12 - 3, or ℎ1 = - 2. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 in the equation ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3 yields
2 2
ℎ2 = 2 - 3, or ℎ2 = 1. Finally, substituting 3 for 𝑥 in the equation ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3 yields ℎ3 = 3 - 3, or ℎ3 = 6. Therefore, ℎ𝑥 is
-2 when 𝑥 is 1, ℎ𝑥 is 1 when 𝑥 is 2, and ℎ𝑥 is 6 when 𝑥 is 3. Choice B is a table with these values of 𝑥 and their
corresponding values of ℎ𝑥.

Choice A is incorrect. This is a table of values for the function ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥 + 3, not ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3.

Choice C is incorrect. This is a table of values for the function ℎ𝑥 = 2𝑥 - 3, not ℎ𝑥 = 𝑥2 - 3.

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

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 1e8d7183
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 1e8d7183

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 1e8d7183 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The given expression follows the difference of two squares pattern, 𝑥2 - 𝑦2 , which factors as
2 2
𝑥 - 𝑦𝑥 + 𝑦. Therefore, the expression 256𝑤2 - 676 can be written as 16𝑤 - 26 , or 16𝑤16𝑤 - 2626, which factors as
16𝑤 - 2616𝑤 + 26.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 256𝑤2 - 832𝑤 + 676.

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 64𝑤2 - 169.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 64𝑤2 - 208𝑤 + 169.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 5dd53f73
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 5dd53f73

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5dd53f73 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Since 34 is a common factor of each term in the given expression, the expression can be rewritten
as 34𝑥 + 𝑦.

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

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 34𝑦 + 34𝑦.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 34𝑥 + 34𝑥.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID de362c2f
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: de362c2f

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: de362c2f Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. It's given that the function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 5𝑥2 . Substituting 8 for 𝑥 in 𝑓𝑥 = 5𝑥2 yields 𝑓8 = 582 ,
which is equivalent to 𝑓8 = 564, or 𝑓8 = 320. Therefore, the value of 𝑓8 is 320.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓8 if 𝑓𝑥 = 5𝑥. Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓8 if 𝑓𝑥 = 5𝑥 + 2.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓8 if 𝑓𝑥 = 5𝑥2.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 494d247d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 494d247d

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: 494d247d Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. The solution to a 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 a point with an
7 9
x-coordinate between -4 and -3 and a y-coordinate between 4 and 5. Of the given choices, only - 2 , 2 has an x-coordinate
between -4 and -3 and a y-coordinate between 4 and 5.

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

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

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

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID e597050f
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: e597050f

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: e597050f Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. Combining like terms in the given expression yields 9𝑥 + 6𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 3𝑦, or 15𝑥 + 5𝑦.

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 d964bc26
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: d964bc26

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

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: d964bc26 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Adding 57 to each side of the given equation yields 𝑦 = 𝑝𝑥 + 57. Therefore, the equation 𝑦 = 𝑝𝑥 + 57
correctly expresses 𝑦 in terms of 𝑝 and 𝑥.

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: Easy

Question ID df747160
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: df747160

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: df747160 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
2
Choice D is correct. Expressions in the form 𝑎2 - 𝑏 follow the difference of two squares pattern and can be factored as
( 𝑎 - 𝑏 ) ( 𝑎 + 𝑏 ) . In the given expression, 17 ( 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 ) , the expression 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 follows the difference of two
squares pattern. It follows that the expression 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 can be rewritten as ( 𝑥 - 10𝑦 ) ( 𝑥 + 10𝑦 ) . Therefore, the
expression 17 ( 𝑥 - 10𝑦 ) ( 𝑥 + 10𝑦 ) is equivalent to 17 ( 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 ) .

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 17 ( 𝑥2 - 52𝑥𝑦 + 100𝑦2 ) , not 17 ( 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 ) .

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 17 ( 𝑥2 + 48𝑥𝑦 - 100𝑦2 ) , not 17 ( 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 ) .

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 17 ( 𝑥2 - 20𝑥𝑦 + 100𝑦2 ) , not 17 ( 𝑥2 - 100𝑦2 ) .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID fb96a5b3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: fb96a5b3

Which of the following expressions is

equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: fb96a5b3 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Applying the distributive property to the given expression yields , or .
Adding the like terms and 2 results in the expression .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from multiplying by 2 without multiplying by 2 when applying the distributive
property. Choices C and D are incorrect and may result from computational or conceptual errors.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 02c67921
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 02c67921

The graph of the exponential function is shown, where . The y-intercept of the graph is . What is the
value of ?

ID: 02c67921 Answer

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale
The correct answer is 3. It's given that the y-intercept of the graph shown is 0, 𝑦. The graph passes through the point 0, 3.
Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 127b2759
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 127b2759

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 127b2759 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as 𝑑2 + 8 + 3. Adding 8 and 3 in this expression yields 𝑑2 + 11.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 𝑑2 + 83.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 8 + 𝑑2 - 3.

2
Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to -8 + 𝑑 - 3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 50418728
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 50418728

The graph of the polynomial function , where , is shown. The y-intercept of the graph is . What is the
value of ?

ID: 50418728 Answer

Correct Answer: -3

Rationale
The correct answer is -3. The y-intercept of the graph of a function in the xy-plane is the point where the graph crosses
the y-axis. The graph of the polynomial function shown crosses the y-axis at the point 0, - 3. It's given that the y-intercept
of the graph is 0, 𝑦. Thus, the value of 𝑦 is -3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 26f5269a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 26f5269a

The y-intercept of the graph shown is . What is the value of ?

ID: 26f5269a Answer

Correct Answer: 40

Rationale
The correct answer is 40. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph where 𝑥 = 0. The y-
intercept of the graph shown is 0, 40. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 40.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 79ba511a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 79ba511a

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 79ba511a Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. The value of 𝑓2 is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 2. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 in the given function yields
3
𝑓2 = 2 + 15, or 𝑓2 = 8 + 15, which is equivalent to 𝑓2 = 23. Therefore, the value of 𝑓2 is 23.

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

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 𝑓2 when 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥3 + 15, rather than 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥3 + 15.

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

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 2cf7f039
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 2cf7f039

The function is defined by . For what value of does ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 2cf7f039 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. It's given that 𝑓𝑥 = 8√𝑥 . Substituting 48 for 𝑓𝑥 in this equation yields 48 = 8√𝑥 . Dividing both sides
of this equation by 8 yields 6 = √𝑥 . This can be rewritten as √𝑥 = 6. Squaring both sides of this equation yields 𝑥 = 36.
Therefore, the value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓𝑥 = 48 is 36.

Choice A is incorrect. If 𝑥 = 6, 𝑓𝑥 = 8√6 , not 48. Choice B is incorrect. If 𝑥 = 8, 𝑓𝑥 = 8√8 , not 48.

Choice D is incorrect. If 𝑥 = 64, 𝑓𝑥 = 8√64 , which is equivalent to 64, not 48.

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 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 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 04b985e6
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 04b985e6

The kinetic energy, in joules, of an object with mass kilograms traveling at a speed of meters per second is given by
the function , where . Which of the following is the best interpretation of in this
context?

A. The object traveling at meters per second has a kinetic energy of joules.

B. The object traveling at meters per second has a kinetic energy of joules.

C. The object traveling at meters per second has a kinetic energy of joules.

D. The object traveling at meters per second has a kinetic energy of joules.

ID: 04b985e6 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that the kinetic energy, in joules, of an object with a mass of 9 kilograms traveling at a
9
speed of 𝑣 meters per second is given by the function 𝐾, where 𝐾𝑣 = 2 𝑣2 . It follows that in the equation 𝐾34 = 5,202, 34
is the value of 𝑣, or the speed of the object, in meters per second, and 5,202 is the kinetic energy, in joules, of the object at
that speed. Therefore, the best interpretation of 𝐾34 = 5,202 in this context is the object traveling at 34 meters per
second has a kinetic energy of 5,202 joules.

Choice B is incorrect. The object traveling at 340 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 520,200 joules.

Choice C is incorrect. The object traveling at 5,202 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 121,773,618 joules.

Choice D is incorrect. The object traveling at 23,409 meters per second has a kinetic energy of 2,465,915,764.5 joules.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID df0ef054
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: df0ef054

Which of the following is equivalent to

the expression above?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: df0ef054 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
Choice C is correct. Using the distributive property to multiply the terms in the parentheses yields
, which is equivalent to . Combining like terms

results in .

Choices A and D are incorrect and may result from conceptual errors when multiplying the terms in the given expression.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from adding, instead of multiplying, and .

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID c1eead73
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: c1eead73

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: c1eead73 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The value of 𝑔4 is the value of 𝑔𝑥 when 𝑥 = 4. Substituting 4 for 𝑥 in the given equation yields
𝑔4 = 4 + 18, which is equivalent to 𝑔4 = 22, or 𝑔4 = 22. Therefore, the value of 𝑔4 is 22.

Choice A is incorrect. This would be the value of 𝑔4 if function 𝑔 was defined by 𝑔𝑥 = - 18, not 𝑔𝑥 = 𝑥 + 18.

Choice B is incorrect. This would be the value of 𝑔4 if function 𝑔 was defined by 𝑔𝑥 = - 𝑥, not 𝑔𝑥 = 𝑥 + 18.

Choice C is incorrect. This would be the value of 𝑔4 if function 𝑔 was defined by 𝑔𝑥 = -𝑥 + 18, not 𝑔𝑥 = 𝑥 + 18.

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
2
𝑥 = 8. Substituting 8 for 𝑥 in the second equation of the given system of equations yields 𝑦 = 8 + 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 ca4ee54e
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: ca4ee54e

The graph shows the predicted value , in dollars, of a certain sport utility vehicle years after it is first purchased.

Which of the following is closest to the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle years after it is first purchased?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: ca4ee54e Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. For the graph shown, the horizontal axis represents the number of years after a certain sport utility
vehicle is first purchased, and the vertical axis represents the predicted value, in dollars, of the sport utility vehicle.
According to the graph, 3 years after the sport utility vehicle is purchased, the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle is
between $ 10,000 and $ 15,000. Of the given choices, only $ 13,632 is between $ 10,000 and $ 15,000. Therefore,
$ 13,632 is closest to the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle 3 years after it is first purchased.

Choice A is incorrect. This is closest to the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle 5 years after it is first purchased.

Choice C is incorrect. This is closest to the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle 1 year after it is first purchased.

Choice D is incorrect. This is closest to the predicted value of the sport utility vehicle when it is first purchased.

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 1863e3be
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 1863e3be

The -intercept of the graph of in the xy-plane is . What is the value of ?

ID: 1863e3be Answer

Correct Answer: 31

Rationale
The correct answer is 31. It's given that the y-intercept of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥2 + 31 in the xy-plane is 0, 𝑦. Substituting 0 for
2
𝑥 in the given equation yields 𝑦 = 0 + 31, or 𝑦 = 31. Thus, the value of 𝑦 is 31.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 5a74f696
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 5a74f696

An investment account was opened with an initial value of . The value of the account doubled every years. Which
equation represents the value of the account , in dollars, years after the account was opened?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 5a74f696 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
𝑡
Choice C is correct. It's given that 𝑡 represents the number of years since the account was opened. Therefore, 10
represents the number of 10-year periods since the account was opened. Since the value of the account doubles during
𝑡
each of these 10-year periods, the value of the account can be found by multiplying the initial value by 10
factors of 2.
𝑡
This is equivalent to 2 . It's given that the initial value of the account is $ 890. Therefore, the value of the account 𝑀𝑡, in
10
𝑡
dollars, 𝑡 years after the account was opened can be represented by 𝑀𝑡 = 8902 10 .

Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents the value of an account if the value of the account halves, not doubles,
every 10 years.

Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents the value of an account if the value of the account decreases by 90%, not
doubles, every 2, not 10, years.

Choice D is incorrect. This equation represents the value of an account if the value of the account increases by a factor
of 10, not doubles, every 2, not 10, years.

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 fd65f47f
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: fd65f47f

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: fd65f47f Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The given expression is equivalent to 2𝑥2 + 𝑥 + -9 + 𝑥2 + 6𝑥 + 1, which can be rewritten as
2𝑥2 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥 + 6𝑥 + -9 + 1. Adding like terms in this expression yields 3𝑥2 + 7𝑥 + -8, or 3𝑥2 + 7𝑥 - 8.

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 67e866b5
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 67e866b5

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 67e866b5 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. In the given expression, the first two terms, 9𝑥2 and 7𝑥2 , are like terms. Combining these like terms
yields 9𝑥2 + 7𝑥2 , or 16𝑥2 . It follows that the expression 9𝑥2 + 7𝑥2 + 9𝑥 is equivalent to 16𝑥2 + 9𝑥.

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 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 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
yields 102 = 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 d46da42c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: d46da42c

The function f is defined as shown. Which of the following graphs in the xy-
plane could be the graph of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: d46da42c Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. For the quadratic function , the vertex of the graph is , and because the term is
positive, the vertex is the minimum of the function. Choice D is the only option that meets these conditions.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. The vertex of each of these graphs doesn’t correspond to the minimum of the given
function.
Question Difficulty: Easy
Question ID 499cb491
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 499cb491

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 499cb491 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Since each term of the given expression has a factor of 5𝑥, it can be rewritten as 5𝑥𝑥 - 5𝑥10𝑦2 , or
5𝑥𝑥 - 10𝑦2 .

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 3ea87153
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 3ea87153

The function is defined by . For which value of is ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 3ea87153 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. It's given that 𝑔𝑥 = 𝑥2 + 9. Substituting 25 for 𝑔𝑥 in this equation yields 25 = 𝑥2 + 9. Subtracting 9
from both sides of this equation yields 16 = 𝑥2 . Taking the square root of each side of this equation yields 𝑥 = ± 4. It
follows that 𝑔𝑥 = 25 when the value of 𝑥 is 4 or -4. Only 4 is listed among the choices.

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 893c7519
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 893c7519

The graph of the exponential function is shown, where . The y-intercept of the graph is . What is the
value of ?

ID: 893c7519 Answer

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale
The correct answer is 3. For the graph of the exponential function 𝑓 shown, where 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥, it's given that the y-intercept of
the graph is 0, 𝑦. The graph intersects the y-axis at the point 0, 3. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID c99d154a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: c99d154a

What is the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the graph shown?

ID: c99d154a Answer

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale
The correct answer is 3. A y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is a point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph where 𝑥 = 0. For the graph
shown, at 𝑥 = 0, the corresponding value of 𝑦 is 3. Therefore, the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the graph shown is 3.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID ebe4bde0
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: ebe4bde0

The quadratic function graphed above models a particular measure of plant

diversity as a function of the elevation in a region of Switzerland. According to
the model, which of the following is closest to the elevation, in meters, at which
plant diversity is greatest?

A. 13,500

B. 3,000

C. 1,250

D. 250

ID: ebe4bde0 Answer

Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Choice C is correct. Each point on the graph represents the elevation x, in meters, and the corresponding measure
of plant diversity y in a region of Switzerland. Therefore, the point on the graph with the greatest y-coordinate represents
the location that has the greatest measure of plant diversity in the region. The greatest y-coordinate of any point on the
graph is approximately 13,500. The x-coordinate of that point is approximately 1,250. Therefore, the closest elevation at
which the plant diversity is the greatest is 1,250 meters.

Choice A is incorrect. This value is closest to the greatest y-coordinate of any point on the graph and therefore represents
the greatest measure of plant diversity, not the elevation where the greatest measure of plant diversity occurs. Choice B
is incorrect. At an elevation of 3,000 meters the measure of plant diversity is approximately 4,000. Because there are
points on the graph with greater y-coordinates, 4,000 can’t be the greatest measure of plant diversity, and 3,000 meters
isn’t the elevation at which the greatest measure of plant diversity occurs. Choice D is incorrect. At an elevation of 250
meters, the measure of plant diversity is approximately 11,000. Because there are points on the graph with greater y-
coordinates, 11,000 can’t be the greatest measure of plant diversity and 250 meters isn’t the elevation at which the
greatest measure of plant diversity occurs.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 6e06a0a7
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 6e06a0a7

Which of the following expressions is

equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 6e06a0a7 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. Expanding the given expression using the distributive property yields . Combining

like terms yields , or , which is equivalent to .

Choices A and B are incorrect and may result from incorrectly combining like terms. Choice C is incorrect and may result
from distributing only to a, and not to 3, in the given expression.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID beb86a0c
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: beb86a0c

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: beb86a0c Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. Since 𝑥 is a factor of each term in the given expression, the expression is equivalent to 𝑥9𝑥 + 𝑥5, or
𝑥9𝑥 + 5.

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 45𝑥2 + 5𝑥, not 9𝑥2 + 5𝑥.

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 9𝑥2 + 45𝑥, not 9𝑥2 + 5𝑥.

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 9𝑥3 + 5𝑥2 , not 9𝑥2 + 5𝑥.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 09f58996
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 09f58996

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

ID: 09f58996 Answer

Correct Answer: 12

Rationale
The correct answer is 12. The value of 𝑓36 is the value of 𝑓𝑥 when 𝑥 = 36. Substituting 36 for 𝑥 in the given equation
yields 𝑓36 = 6 + √36 , which is equivalent to 𝑓36 = 6 + 6, or 𝑓36 = 12. Thus, the value of 𝑓36 is 12.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID bdb0aa23
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: bdb0aa23

Which expression is equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: bdb0aa23 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Since 𝑥3 is a common factor of each term in the given expression, the expression can be rewritten as
𝑥3 5𝑥2 - 6𝑥 + 8.

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 5𝑥5 - 6𝑥4 .

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 40𝑥5 - 48𝑥4 + 8𝑥3 .

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to -36𝑥9 + 48𝑥8 + 6𝑥5 .

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 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 72ae8a87
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 72ae8a87

The function gives a company’s predicted annual revenue, in dollars, years after the
company started selling light bulbs online, where . What is the best interpretation of the statement “ is
approximately equal to ” in this context?

years after the company started selling light bulbs online, its predicted annual revenue is approximately
A. dollars.

years after the company started selling light bulbs online, its predicted annual revenue will have increased by a total
B. of approximately dollars.

When the company’s predicted annual revenue is approximately dollars, it is times the predicted annual
C. revenue for the previous year.

When the company’s predicted annual revenue is approximately dollars, it is greater than the predicted
D. annual revenue for the previous year.

ID: 72ae8a87 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
𝑥
Choice A is correct. It's given that the function 𝑓𝑥 = 200,0001.21 gives a company's predicted annual revenue, in dollars,
𝑥 years after the company started selling light bulbs online. It follows that 𝑓𝑥 represents the company's predicted annual
revenue, in dollars, 𝑥 years after the company started selling light bulbs online. Since the value of 𝑓5 is the value of 𝑓𝑥
when 𝑥 = 5, it follows that "𝑓5 is approximately equal to 518,748" means that 𝑓𝑥 is approximately equal to 518,748 when
𝑥 = 5. Therefore, the best interpretation of the statement "𝑓5 is approximately equal to 518,748" in this context is 5 years
after the company started selling light bulbs online, its predicted annual revenue is approximately 518,748 dollars.

Choice B 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: Easy

Question ID 94ff3e2d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 94ff3e2d

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

ID: 94ff3e2d Answer

Correct Answer: .5, 1/2

Rationale
1
The correct answer is 2 . The value of ℎ2 is the value of ℎ𝑥 when 𝑥 = 2. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 in the given equation yields
8 8 1 1
ℎ2 =
52 + 6
, which is equivalent to ℎ2 = 16
, or ℎ2 = 2 . Therefore, the value of ℎ2 is 2 . Note that 1/2 and .5 are examples of
ways to enter a correct answer.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 294db8ec
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 294db8ec

Which of the following is

equivalent to ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 294db8ec Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale

Choice D is correct. The expression has two terms, and 4. The greatest common factor of these two terms

is 2. Factoring 2 from each of these terms yields , or .

Choices A and B are incorrect because 4 is not a factor of the term . Choice C is incorrect and may result from

factoring 2 from but not from 4.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 7a8cb72a
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 7a8cb72a

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

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 7a8cb72a Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
2𝑛 + 𝑝
Choice A is correct. Dividing each side of the given equation by 7 yields 𝑚 = .
7

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

Choice C is incorrect. This equation is equivalent to 7 + 𝑚 = 2𝑛 + 𝑝, not 7𝑚 = 2𝑛 + 𝑝.

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

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 9ed9f54d
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Equivalent

expressions

ID: 9ed9f54d

Which of the following is equivalent to

?

A.

B.

C. 5x

D. 5x2

ID: 9ed9f54d Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. Since is a common term in the original expression, like terms can be added:

. Distributing the constant term 5 yields .

Choice B is incorrect and may result from not distributing the negative signs in the expressions within the parentheses.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from not distributing the negative signs in the expressions within the parentheses
and from incorrectly eliminating the -term. Choice D is incorrect and may result from incorrectly eliminating the x-
term.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 3cce51ea
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear equations

in one variable and
systems of
equations in two
variables

ID: 3cce51ea

Which value is a solution to the given equation?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 3cce51ea Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. Subtracting 61 from each side of the given equation yields 𝑝 = 4. By the definition of absolute value,
if 𝑝 = 4, then 𝑝 = 4 or 𝑝 = -4. Of the given choices, 4 is a solution to the given equation.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the quotient, not the difference, of 65 and 61.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the sum, not the difference, of 65 and 61.

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

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 f547a8b1
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: f547a8b1

What is the y-intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: f547a8b1 Answer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale
Choice D is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point at which the graph crosses the y-axis. The graph
shown crosses the y-axis at the point 0, 8. Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph shown is 0, 8.

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 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 2f4eafcc
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 2f4eafcc

The parabola shown intersects the y-axis at the point . What is the value of ?

ID: 2f4eafcc Answer

Correct Answer: 7

Rationale
The correct answer is 7. It's given that the parabola intersects the y-axis at the point 𝑥, 𝑦. The graph shows that the
parabola intersects the y-axis at the point 0, 7. Therefore, the value of 𝑦 is 7.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 9da41c80
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 9da41c80

A ball is dropped from an initial height of feet and bounces off the ground repeatedly. The function estimates that
the maximum height reached after each time the ball hits the ground is of the maximum height reached after the
previous time the ball hit the ground. Which equation defines , where is the estimated maximum height of the ball
after it has hit the ground times and is a whole number greater than and less than ?

A.

B.

C. msup

D.

ID: 9da41c80 Answer

Correct Answer: B

Rationale
Choice B is correct. It's given that for the function ℎ, ℎ𝑛 is the estimated maximum height, in feet, of the ball after it has
hit the ground 𝑛 times. It's also given that the function ℎ estimates that the maximum height reached after each time the
ball hits the ground is 85% of the maximum height reached after the previous time the ball hit the ground. It follows that
𝑝 𝑛
ℎ is a decreasing exponential function that can be written in the form ℎ𝑛 = 𝑎 , where 𝑎 is the initial height, in feet, the
100
ball was dropped from and the function estimates that the maximum height reached after each time the ball hits the
ground is 𝑝% of the maximum height reached after the previous time the ball hit the ground. It's given that the ball is
dropped from an initial height of 22 feet. Therefore, 𝑎 = 22. Since the function ℎ estimates that the maximum height
reached after each time the ball hits the ground is 85% of the maximum height reached after the previous time the ball
𝑝 𝑛 85 𝑛 𝑛
hit the ground, 𝑝 = 85. Substituting 22 for 𝑎 and 85 for 𝑝 in the equation ℎ𝑛 = 𝑎 100 yields ℎ𝑛 = 22 100 , or ℎ𝑛 = 220.85 .

Choice A is incorrect. This function estimates that the maximum height reached after each time the ball hits the ground
is 22%, not 85%, of the maximum height reached after the previous time the ball hit the ground.

Choice C is incorrect. This function estimates that the ball is dropped from an initial height of 85 feet, not 22 feet, and
that the maximum height reached after each time the ball hits the ground is 22%, not 85%, of the maximum height
reached after the previous time the ball hit the ground.

Choice D is incorrect. This function estimates that the ball is dropped from an initial height of 85 feet, not 22 feet.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 7160cbb3
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 7160cbb3

What is the y-intercept of the graph shown?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 7160cbb3 Answer

Correct Answer: A

Rationale
Choice A is correct. The y-intercept of a graph in the xy-plane is the point 𝑥, 𝑦 on the graph where 𝑥 = 0. For the graph
shown, at 𝑥 = 0, the corresponding value of y is -6. Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph shown is 0, - 6.

Choice B 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: Easy

Question ID 20722644
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 20722644

The function is defined by . What is the value of ?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ID: 20722644 Answer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale
3
Choice C is correct. It's given that 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥3 + 9. Substituting 2 for 𝑥 in this equation yields 𝑓2 = 2 + 9. This is equivalent
to 𝑓2 = 8 + 9, or 𝑓2 = 17.

3
Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 2 + 3 + 9, not 2 + 9.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 23 + 9, not 23 + 9. Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 32 + 9, not 23 + 9.

Question Difficulty: Easy

Question ID 7fe7cf26
Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Advanced Math Nonlinear functions

ID: 7fe7cf26

During the first part of an experiment, a ball was launched from a -foot-tall platform. The graph shows the height , in
feet, of the ball seconds after it was launched during the first part of the experiment.

During the second part of the experiment, the ball was launched the same way, but from a platform that is feet shorter
than the first platform. Which of the following graphs could represent the height , in feet, of the ball seconds after it
was launched during the second part of the experiment?

A.
B.

C.
D.

ID: 7fe7cf26 Answer

Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Choice B is correct. It's given that 𝑦 represents the height, in feet, of the ball 𝑥 seconds after it was launched. It's also
given that during the first part of an experiment, a ball was launched from a 7-foot-tall platform. Therefore, the y-
coordinate of the y-intercept of the given graph, 7, represents the platform height, in feet. During the second part of the
experiment, the platform the ball was launched from was 2 feet shorter than the platform in the first part of the
experiment. It follows that the height of the platform in the second part of the experiment was 7 - 2 feet, or 5 feet.
Therefore, the y-coordinate of the y-intercept of the graph representing the second part of the experiment must be 5. Only
choice B satisfies this condition.

Choice A is incorrect. This could represent the graph if the ball were launched from a platform that was about 3 feet
shorter rather than 2 feet shorter.

Choice C is incorrect. This could represent the graph if the ball were launched from a platform that was 2 feet taller rather
than 2 feet shorter.

Choice D is incorrect. This could represent the graph if the ball were launched from a platform that was twice as tall
rather than 2 feet shorter.

Question Difficulty: Easy