ACT Math For Dummies

Multiply your chances of success on the ACT Math Test The ACT Mathematics Test is a 60-question, 60-minute subtest designed to measure the mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken by the end of 11th grade, and is generally considered to be the most challenging section of the ACT. ACT Math For Dummies is an approachable, easy-to-follow study guide specific to the Math section, complete with practice problems and strategies to help you prepare for exam day. Review chapters for algebra, geometry, and trigonometry Three practice tests modeled from questions off the most recent ACT tests Packed with tips, useful information, and strategies ACT Math For Dummies is your one-stop guide to learn, review, and practice for the test!

Multiply your chances of success on the ACT Math TestThe ACT Mathematics Test is a 60-question, 60-minute subtestdesigned to measure the mathematical skills students have typicallyacquired in courses taken by the end of 11th grade, and isgenerally considered to be the most challenging section of theACT.ACT Math For Dummies is an approachable, easy-to-followstudy guide specific to the Math section, complete with practiceproblems and strategies to help you prepare for exam day.* Review chapters for algebra, geometry, and trigonometry* Three practice tests modeled from questions off the most recentACT tests* Packed with tips, useful information, and strategiesACT Math For Dummies is your one-stop guide to learnreview, and practice for the test!

Introduction 1Part I: Getting into the Act: An Overview of ACT Math Basics 5Chapter 1: Reviewing ACT Math Basics 7Chapter 2: Boosting Your Test-Taking Skills 17Chapter 3: Discovering Some Problem-Solving Strategies 25Part II: Building Your Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra Skills 37Chapter 4: Starting with the Basics: Pre-Algebra 39Chapter 5: It's Elementary Algebra, My Dear Watson 65Chapter 6: Practice Problems for Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra 85Part III: Digging In to Intermediate Algebra and Coordinate Geometry 101Chapter 7: Moving to Intermediate Algebra 103Chapter 8: Coordinating a Path through Coordinate Geometry 125Chapter 9: Practice Problems for Intermediate Algebra and Coordinate Geometry 147Part IV: Visualizing Plane Geometry and Trigonometry 167Chapter 10: Plain Talk about Plane Geometry 169Chapter 11: Trig and Beyond: ACT Advanced Math Topics 193Chapter 12: Practice Problems for Geometry, Trig, and Advanced Math 213Part V: Tracking Your Progress with Practice Tests 233Chapter 13: Practice Test 1 235Chapter 14: Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations 251Chapter 15: Practice Test 2 267Chapter 16: Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations 283Chapter 17: Practice Test 3 301Chapter 18: Practice Test 3: Answers and Explanations 317Part VI: The Part of Tens 331Chapter 19: Ten Key Differences Between the ACT and the SAT 333Chapter 20: Ten Items to Check Off before Taking the ACT 337Index 341