Test Taking Strategies
Formulas
Exponents!
100

What types of questions should you do first?

The easiest ones! You don't need to go in order

100

What is the rate of change?

rise/run or slope

100

What is anything to the power of 0?

1

200

Can you use Desmos?

YES

200

What does the m stand for in y=mx+b?

Slope or rate of change

200

How would I simplify these exponents:p2/p10

p-8 OR 1/p8

Subtract the top from the bottom

300

When "plugging and chugging" what should you remember to do with fractions and negative numbers?

Put them in parenthesis Examples: (-5) and (2/3)

300

What does the b stand for in y=mx+b?

y-intercept, where the line crosses the y axis

300

How would I simplify these exponents: 4n-10

4/n10

Negative exponents move down or up and turn positive

400

How can you remember to go back to questions you've skipped?

Flag them

400

What is the formula for slope?

(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

400

How would I simplify these exponents: (3r2)4?

34r8=81r8

Distribute (Oprah) the outside exponent

500

What can you do to clear your mind?

Take a break (as many as you need)

500

What does H0Y VUX stand for?

Horizontal

0 slope

Y axis y=

Vertical

Undefined

X axis x=

500

How would I simplify these exponents: m3m2?

m

Add exponents together when you multiply