Test Taking Techniques
If I substitute the number "2" for x, I am using this technique.
What is Plug-In?
This math sign describes a number's distance from 0.
What is absolute value?
This technique can be used to solve a system of equations.
What is the elimination method?
What is the stacking method?
4x + 3(x-7) =0
What is x=3?
(x3)2
What is x6?
If I substitute the four given answer choices into the question, I am using this technique.
What is Backsolve?
This acronym should be used to SIMPLIFY EXPRESSIONS in an order of operations.
What is PEMDAS?
This type of model may be written in the form:
ax + by = v
What is a Quantity/Value Model?
2x + 7 = 49 - 4x
What is x=7?
x5 * x2
What is x7?
You should think of this technique when you see VARIABLES in the answer choices
What is plug-in?
This acronym should be used to SOLVE EQUATIONS in an order of operations.
What is SADMEP?
This type of model may be written in the form:
xt =x0 (1 ± r)t
What is an Exponential Model?
x/5 = 2x + 9
What is x= -5?
x6 / x2
What is x4?
You should think of this technique when you see a WORD PROBLEM- especially with numerical answer choices!
What is Backsolve?
If 20x=14x, this is the only number that makes this expression true.
What is 0?
This type of model may be written in the form:
T = rx + s
What is a Rate/Start Model?
3 - 3x = 3x
3x2 + x2
What is 4x2?
This person always picks the lazy, too-obvious, WRONG answer.
Who is JOE BLOGGS?
Inequalities reverse their direction when this occurs in an equation.
What is multiplying by a negative?
What is dividing by a negative?
4x (7 - 2) = 14x
What is x=0?
4x2 - 7x2
What is -3x2?