Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and tutor, and graduated with a degree in math and English from Rutgers University. He is the author of several math and puzzle books, including Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies and Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with SAT Math 5

Chapter 1: Welcome to SAT Math 7

Chapter 2: Review of Pre-Algebra 19

Part 2: Algebra 37

Chapter 3: Algebra I Reboot Part 1: Expressions 39

Chapter 4: Algebra I Reboot Part 2: Equations and Inequalities 53

Chapter 5: Linear Functions 67

Chapter 6: Systems of Equations 87

Part 3: Problem Solving and Data Analysis 105

Chapter 7: Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages 107

Chapter 8: Statistics and Probability 119

Chapter 9: Understanding Data and Information from Tables and Graphs 129

Part 4: Advanced Math 139

Chapter 10: Functions 141

Chapter 11: Polynomials 165

Chapter 12: Quadratic Functions 181

Chapter 13: Exponential and Radical Equations 209

Part 5: Geometry and Trigonometry 227

Chapter 14: Geometry 229

Chapter 15: Right Triangles and Trigonometry 243

Part 6: Practice Makes Perfect: SAT Math Section Practice Tests 257

Chapter 16: Practice SAT Math Test 1 259

Chapter 17: Answers and Explanations for Practice SAT Math Test 1 269

Chapter 18: Practice SAT Math Test 2 281

Chapter 19: Answers and Explanations for Practice SAT Math Test 2 291

Part 7: The Part of Tens 303

Chapter 20: Ten Things You Will Almost Definitely See on Your SAT Math Test 305

Chapter 21: Ten Tips to Improve Your SAT Math Score 309

Index 313