# Complete Digital SAT (Reading, Writing & Math) & ACT Prep Study Guide: Formulas, Grammar Rules & Flashcards

> Comprehensive Digital SAT and ACT exam preparation covering high-frequency vocabulary in context, Standard English Conventions grammar and punctuation, rhetoric and transitions, Heart of Algebra, Advanced Math quadratics and functions, geometry, trigonometry, and ACT Science data interpretation

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# Complete Digital SAT (Reading, Writing & Math) & ACT Prep Study Guide: Formulas, Grammar Rules & Flashcards

> **Comprehensive Active-Recall Curriculum**: Comprehensive Digital SAT and ACT exam preparation covering high-frequency vocabulary in context, Standard English Conventions grammar and punctuation, rhetoric and transitions, Heart of Algebra, Advanced Math quadratics and functions, geometry, trigonometry, and ACT Science data interpretation. Practice **6 progressive flashcard decks (192 cards total)** spanning foundational principles (`basic`), intermediate problem-solving (`intermediate`), and advanced exam mastery (`advanced`).

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## Why Active Recall & Spaced Repetition Work for This Exam

Mastering **Digital SAT (Reading, Writing & Math) & ACT Prep** requires retrieving precise definitions, formulas, diagnostic rules, and edge-case distinctions under timed pressure. Passive re-reading creates an illusion of competence; **active recall** (testing yourself before viewing the answer) and **spaced repetition** strengthen long-term synaptic retrieval pathways.

| Study Phase | Decks Covered | Target Mastery Level | Daily Active-Recall Protocol |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1–2)** | Decks 1 & 2 (`Basic`) | 90%+ Instant Recall | 32 new cards/day + full review of missed concepts |
| **Phase 2: Application (Weeks 3–5)** | Decks 3 & 4 (`Intermediate`) | Multi-step synthesis | 32 new cards/day + interleaved Phase 1 review |
| **Phase 3: Exam Mastery (Weeks 6–8)** | Decks 5 & 6 (`Advanced`) | Timed exam readiness | Full 192-card spaced-repetition rotation + weak-spot drills |

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## Deck 1: High-Frequency Digital SAT & ACT Vocabulary in Context & Rhetorical Transitions (32 Cards — Basic)

**What this deck covers**: High-yield Digital SAT Reading & Writing vocabulary in context, rhetorical logical transitions, tone markers, and text structure patterns.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **In Digital SAT Words in Context questions, what does 'equivocal' mean and what is its opposite?** | Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or deliberately evasive. Its direct opposite in SAT passages is 'unequivocal' (leaving no doubt; unambiguous). |
| **What does 'ephemeral' mean in an SAT reading passage about ecological or artistic phenomena?** | Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transitory (e.g., ephemeral desert blooms or short-lived cultural trends). Contrast with 'enduring' or 'perennial'. |
| **How is the verb 'corroborate' tested in SAT scientific and historical passages?** | To confirm, support, or give validity to a hypothesis, claim, or finding with new independent evidence. Antonyms: refute, contradict, undermine. |
| **What is the precise meaning of 'ubiquitous' in SAT Reading and Writing?** | Present, appearing, or found everywhere simultaneously; omnipresent (e.g., smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern classrooms). |
| **What does 'mitigate' mean when discussing environmental policy or medical outcomes on the SAT?** | To make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or moderate the negative impact of a problem (not to eliminate it completely, which is 'eradicate'). |
| **How is 'ameliorate' used in SAT social science passages?** | To make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve conditions (e.g., reforms designed to ameliorate urban poverty). Contrast with 'exacerbate' (to make worse). |
| **What does 'exacerbate' mean and how does it contrast with 'alleviate'?** | To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more intense (synonyms: aggravate, compound). It is the direct antonym of 'alleviate' or 'mitigate'. |
| **In SAT rhetorical analysis, what does it mean to 'repudiate' a hypothesis or doctrine?** | To refuse to accept, reject outright, or disown the validity or authority of a claim (stronger than merely questioning or qualifying it). |
| **What does 'pragmatic' mean when describing a policymaker or scientist on the SAT?** | Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical or idealistic considerations. |
| **What is the meaning of 'fastidious' in SAT character or author descriptions?** | Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy, precision, and minute detail; meticulously careful or hard to please. |
| **What does 'ostensible' (or 'ostensibly') signal in an SAT passage?** | Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; outward or superficial appearance masking an underlying reality (e.g., 'his ostensible generosity hid a desire for publicity'). |
| **What does 'precarious' mean in SAT passages about economics or wildlife?** | Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall, collapse, or fail; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions. |

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## Deck 2: Standard English Conventions: Punctuation, Clauses, Modifiers & Agreement Rules (32 Cards — Basic)

**What this deck covers**: Complete grammar and punctuation mastery for Digital SAT Standard English Conventions and ACT English: semicolons, colons, dashes, modifiers, verb tense, and pronoun-antecedent agreement.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **What is the Golden Rule for using a semicolon (;) on the Digital SAT and ACT?** | A semicolon must join two complete, standalone Independent Clauses (IC ; IC), making it grammatically equivalent to a period. The only exception is a 'super-comma' separating complex list items that already contain internal commas. |
| **If two answer choices on the SAT are identical except one uses a period (.) and the other uses a semicolon (;) in the exact same spot, what can you conclude?** | Both answer choices are automatically WRONG (unless the semicolon is functioning as a super-comma in a complex list), because a period and a semicolon between two clauses are grammatically interchangeable. |
| **What is the strict grammatical requirement for the clause BEFORE a colon (:) on the SAT and ACT?** | The clause preceding a colon MUST be a complete, standalone Independent Clause (it cannot end in a verb or preposition like 'such as:', 'including:', or 'are:'). What follows the colon can be a list, a single word/phrase, or an explanatory independent clause. |
| **How do em-dashes (—) function on the Digital SAT and ACT?** | 1. A single dash functions like a colon (after an Independent Clause to introduce an explanation or dramatic twist: IC — explanation). 2. A pair of dashes (— ... —) sets off a non-essential interrupting phrase in the middle of a sentence. You can never mix a comma and a dash around the same non-essential clause! |
| **What defines a Comma Splice error, and what are the four ways to fix it?** | Joining two Independent Clauses with ONLY a comma (IC, IC) is always ungrammatical on the SAT/ACT. Fix it with: 1. Period (IC. IC) 2. Semicolon (IC; IC) 3. Comma + FANBOYS coordinating conjunction (IC, and IC) 4. Subordinating one clause (Although DC, IC). |
| **What are the 7 FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions, and when do they take a comma?** | For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. Use a comma BEFORE a FANBOYS conjunction ONLY when it joins two complete Independent Clauses (Subject + Verb on both sides). Do NOT put a comma before 'and' or 'but' when it merely joins two verbs sharing the same subject (compound predicate). |
| **Why is 'however,' 'therefore,' 'moreover,' or 'consequently' between two independent clauses with only commas (IC, however, IC) ALWAYS wrong?** | Words like 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'moreover' are conjunctive adverbs, NOT FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions. Joining two independent clauses with ', however,' creates a comma splice. It must be punctuated as 'IC; however, IC' or 'IC. However, IC'. |
| **How do you identify and fix a Dangling or Misplaced Modifier at the start of a sentence?** | When a sentence begins with an introductory modifying phrase (especially a participial phrase starting with an -ing or -ed verb, like 'Walking through the museum, ...'), the very first noun immediately following the comma MUST be the person or thing performing that action. |
| **How do prepositional phrases affect Subject-Verb Agreement on the SAT and ACT?** | They NEVER affect the verb! The grammatical subject is never inside a prepositional phrase (e.g., 'of the students,' 'along with the mayor,' 'in addition to the findings'). Cross out all prepositional phrases between the subject and verb: 'The collection [of rare ancient coins] IS priceless.' |
| **What is the rule for Subject-Verb Agreement with inverted sentence structures (e.g., 'There is/are' or prepositional phrase first)?** | When a sentence begins with 'There is/are,' 'Here is/are,' or a prepositional phrase ('Behind the mountains lies/lie two valleys'), the true grammatical subject comes AFTER the verb. Find the noun after the verb to check singular vs. plural. |
| **Are indefinite pronouns like 'everyone,' 'each,' 'everybody,' 'anyone,' 'neither,' and 'either' singular or plural?** | They are strictly SINGULAR and take singular verbs ('Each of the researchers HAS submitted a report'; 'Neither of the hypotheses WAS confirmed'). |
| **How do you punctuate Essential (Restrictive) vs. Non-Essential (Non-Restrictive) relative clauses?** | • Essential clauses narrow down the noun's identity and take NO commas (clauses starting with 'that' are always essential and never take commas). • Non-essential clauses add extra info that can be deleted without breaking sentence grammar or core meaning; they must be bookended by two commas, two dashes, or two parentheses ('which' clauses are typically non-essential). |

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## Deck 3: Heart of Algebra: Linear Equations, Inequalities, Systems & Desmos Strategies (32 Cards — Intermediate)

**What this deck covers**: Core SAT & ACT linear algebra: slope-intercept, point-slope, standard form, parallel and perpendicular lines, linear systems with no/infinite solutions, absolute value inequalities, and built-in Desmos calculator shortcuts.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **What are the three forms of a linear equation and what does each form immediately reveal?** | 1. Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b (reveals slope m and y-intercept (0, b)). 2. Point-Slope Form: y - y1 = m(x - x1) (reveals slope m and a point (x1, y1) on the line). 3. Standard Form: Ax + By = C (slope m = -A/B, y-intercept = C/B, x-intercept = C/A). |
| **How do you calculate the slope m between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), and what are the slopes of horizontal and vertical lines?** | m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = Rise / Run. • Horizontal line (y = k): slope m = 0. • Vertical line (x = h): slope m is UNDEFINED (division by zero). |
| **In a real-world linear word problem y = mx + b, what do the slope m and y-intercept b represent?** | • Slope (m): The constant rate of change (change in y per 1-unit increase in x, signaled by words like 'per,' 'each,' 'every,' 'rate'). • y-intercept (b): The initial value, starting fee, or baseline amount when x = 0. |
| **What is the relationship between the slopes of parallel lines vs. perpendicular lines?** | • Parallel lines: Have the EXACT SAME slope (m1 = m2) and different y-intercepts. • Perpendicular lines: Their slopes are negative reciprocals of each other (m1 * m2 = -1, so m2 = -1/m1). Example: if m1 = 2/3, the perpendicular slope is -3/2. |
| **When does a system of two linear equations in Standard Form (a1x + b1y = c1 and a2x + b2y = c2) have NO solution?** | When the lines are parallel and distinct: the ratio of x-coefficients equals the ratio of y-coefficients, but does NOT equal the ratio of constants: a1 / a2 = b1 / b2 != c1 / c2. |
| **When does a system of two linear equations (a1x + b1y = c1 and a2x + b2y = c2) have INFINITELY MANY solutions?** | When the two equations represent the exact same line (coincident lines): all three ratios are equal: a1 / a2 = b1 / b2 = c1 / c2. |
| **When does a system of two linear equations (a1x + b1y = c1 and a2x + b2y = c2) have EXACTLY ONE solution?** | When the two lines have different slopes and therefore intersect at a single point: a1 / a2 != b1 / b2. |
| **How do you quickly solve an SAT linear system question asking for a combination like '3x + 3y' or 'x - y' instead of individual x and y?** | Always check if simply adding or subtracting the two given equations directly yields the target expression! Example: If 5x + 2y = 14 and 2x + 5y = 21, adding them gives 7x + 7y = 35, so x + y = 5 and 3x + 3y = 15 in 5 seconds. |
| **What rule must you remember when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number?** | You MUST flip (reverse) the direction of the inequality sign! Example: -3x > 12 becomes x < -4. Multiplying or dividing by a positive number, or adding/subtracting any number, does NOT flip the sign. |
| **How do you solve an absolute value equation \|ax + b\| = c?** | • If c < 0: There is NO real solution (since absolute value is never negative). • If c = 0: Set ax + b = 0 (1 solution). • If c > 0: Split into two equations: ax + b = c OR ax + b = -c (2 solutions). |
| **What is the quick formula for the sum and product of the two solutions to \|x - a\| = b (where b > 0)?** | The two solutions are x = a + b and x = a - b, which are symmetric around the center point x = a. • Sum of solutions = (a + b) + (a - b) = 2a. • Midpoint of solutions = a. |
| **How do you write an absolute value equation or inequality for a variable x that is within distance d of a target value T?** | \|x - Target\| <= Distance, i.e., \|x - T\| <= d, which simplifies to T - d <= x <= T + d. Example: A machine fills bottles to 500 mL with a tolerance of ±4 mL => \|x - 500\| <= 4. |

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## Deck 4: Problem Solving & Data Analysis: Ratios, Percentages, Probability & Statistics (32 Cards — Intermediate)

**What this deck covers**: High-yield SAT & ACT quantitative reasoning: percent change, successive percent multipliers, unit conversions, mean/median/standard deviation, margin of error, study design, and conditional probability.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **What is the exact formula for Percent Change (Percent Increase or Decrease)?** | Percent Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) * 100%. Crucial trap: Always divide by the ORIGINAL starting value (the value after 'than' or 'from'), never the new value! |
| **How do you express a p% increase and a p% decrease as single decimal multipliers?** | • A p% increase multiplies the original value by (1 + p/100). Example: +18% => multiply by 1.18. • A p% decrease multiplies the original value by (1 - p/100). Example: -18% => multiply by 0.82. |
| **Why does increasing a price by 20% and then decreasing the new price by 20% NOT return to the original price?** | Because the second percentage applies to the larger intermediate value! Multiply the factors: 1.20 * 0.80 = 0.96, which represents a net 4% DECREASE from the original price. |
| **If a discounted item costs $85 after a 15% discount and an 8% sales tax is applied to the discounted price, how do you find the original price P?** | Always apply multipliers to the original price P: Discounted price = 0.85 * P = 85 => P = $100. Trap: Never add 15% onto $85 ($85 * 1.15 = $97.75 is wrong!). |
| **How do you convert squared or cubed units (e.g., square feet to square yards, or cubic meters to cubic centimeters)?** | Square or cube the linear conversion factor! Since 1 yard = 3 feet: • 1 square yard = (3 feet)^2 = 9 square feet. • 1 cubic yard = (3 feet)^3 = 27 cubic feet. |
| **What is the Dimensional Analysis (Factor-Label) method for multi-step rate conversions on the SAT?** | Write the starting rate as a fraction with units, then multiply by conversion fractions arranged so unwanted units cancel diagonally (numerator with denominator) until only the target units remain. |
| **How do you calculate the Combined Work Rate of two machines or people working together?** | Add their individual rates: 1/T_total = 1/T_A + 1/T_B, which simplifies to T_total = (T_A * T_B) / (T_A + T_B). Example: If A takes 3 hours and B takes 6 hours, together they take (3*6)/(3+6) = 18/9 = 2 hours. |
| **What is the formula for Average Speed over a multi-part trip, and why is it NOT the average of the speeds?** | Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time. If you drive 60 mph going there and 40 mph returning over the same distance d, Average Speed = 2d / (d/60 + d/40) = 48 mph (the harmonic mean, NOT 50 mph!). |
| **How do you quickly use the Sum Formula for the Arithmetic Mean (Average) on the SAT and ACT?** | Total Sum = (Mean) * (Number of items). Whenever a question gives the average of n numbers, immediately multiply to get their Sum. If a new number is added, New Mean = (Old Sum + New Number) / (n + 1). |
| **How do you find the Median of a dataset with an odd vs. even number of values (including from a frequency table or histogram)?** | Order all N values from least to greatest. The median is at position (N + 1) / 2: • If N is odd (e.g., N = 25), the median is the single middle value at position (25+1)/2 = 13th value. • If N is even (e.g., N = 24), the median is the average of the 12th and 13th values. |
| **How does adding or removing an extreme Outlier affect the Mean vs. the Median?** | • The Mean is sensitive (non-resistant) to outliers and gets pulled strongly in the direction of the outlier. • The Median is resistant to outliers and changes very little or not at all. |
| **In a skewed distribution (right-skewed vs. left-skewed), how do the Mean and Median compare?** | • Positively / Right-skewed (long tail to the right): Mean > Median. • Negatively / Left-skewed (long tail to the left): Mean < Median. • Symmetric distribution: Mean = Median. |

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## Deck 5: Passport to Advanced Math: Quadratics, Discriminant, Exponentials & Polynomials (32 Cards — Advanced)

**What this deck covers**: Advanced SAT & ACT algebra: quadratic forms, vertex formulas, discriminant root analysis, Vieta's formulas, exponential growth/decay with fractional time intervals, rational equations, and polynomial remainder theorem.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **What are the three algebraic forms of a Quadratic Function, and what geometric feature does each display as constants in the equation?** | 1. Standard Form: f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c -> displays the y-intercept (0, c). 2. Factored (Intercept) Form: f(x) = a(x - r1)(x - r2) -> displays the x-intercepts/roots (r1, 0) and (r2, 0). 3. Vertex Form: f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k -> displays the vertex (minimum or maximum) at (h, k). |
| **How do you find the Vertex (h, k) and Axis of Symmetry of a parabola in Standard Form y = ax^2 + bx + c?** | • Axis of symmetry (and x-coordinate of vertex): h = -b / (2a). • y-coordinate of vertex (minimum if a > 0, maximum if a < 0): k = f(-b / (2a)) = c - b^2 / (4a). • If given the x-intercepts r1 and r2, the vertex x-coordinate is their midpoint: h = (r1 + r2) / 2. |
| **What is the Quadratic Formula and what is the Discriminant D?** | x = [-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)] / (2a). The Discriminant is the expression inside the radical: D = b^2 - 4ac. |
| **How does the sign of the Discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac determine the number of real solutions (x-intercepts) of a quadratic?** | • D > 0: Exactly TWO distinct real solutions (graph crosses the x-axis twice). • D = 0: Exactly ONE real solution (a double root; vertex is tangent to the x-axis). • D < 0: ZERO real solutions (two complex conjugate roots; parabola never touches the x-axis). |
| **What are Vieta's Formulas for the Sum and Product of the solutions to ax^2 + bx + c = 0?** | • Sum of solutions (r1 + r2) = -b / a. • Product of solutions (r1 * r2) = c / a. High-yield SAT shortcut: Never use the full quadratic formula when a question asks for the sum or product of solutions—just calculate -b/a or c/a! |
| **How do you determine the number of intersection points between a line y = mx + d and a parabola y = ax^2 + bx + c?** | Set the two equations equal (ax^2 + bx + c = mx + d), move all terms to one side to form a single quadratic ax^2 + (b - m)x + (c - d) = 0, and evaluate its Discriminant D = B^2 - 4AC: • D > 0 => 2 intersections • D = 0 => 1 intersection (tangent) • D < 0 => 0 intersections. |
| **How do you Complete the Square to convert x^2 + bx + c = 0 into Vertex Form or Circle Form?** | Take half of the linear coefficient b, square it ((b/2)^2), and add it to both sides: x^2 + bx + (b/2)^2 = (x + b/2)^2. |
| **What are the three Special Factoring Identities tested constantly on the SAT and ACT?** | 1. Difference of Squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) 2. Square of a Binomial Sum: (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 3. Square of a Binomial Difference: (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2. |
| **In the Exponential Growth/Decay model f(t) = a * b^(t / k), what do a, b, and k represent?** | • a = initial value when t = 0. • b = growth/decay factor per interval (b = 1 + r for growth; b = 1 - r for decay; b = 2 for doubling; b = 0.5 for half-life). • k = length of time required for ONE full growth/decay period! |
| **If a bacterial colony doubles every 15 minutes and time t is measured in HOURS, vs. if t is measured in MINUTES, what is the exponent?** | • If t is in minutes (and 1 period = 15 minutes): f(t) = a * 2^(t / 15). • If t is in hours (so 4 periods occur per 1 hour): f(t) = a * 2^(4t). Test plug-in: after 15 minutes (t = 0.25 hours), the exponent must equal 1! |
| **How do you rewrite an annual exponential growth equation P(t) = 1000(1.12)^t (where t is in years) to show the monthly growth rate?** | Since 1 year = 12 months, replace t with (12t) and take the 12th root of the base so the value at t = 1 stays identical: P(t) = 1000 * (1.12^(1/12))^(12t) ≈ 1000 * (1.00949)^(12t). |
| **What are the six core Laws of Exponents and Radicals?** | 1. x^a * x^b = x^(a + b) 2. x^a / x^b = x^(a - b) 3. (x^a)^b = x^(a * b) 4. (xy)^a = x^a * y^a 5. x^(-a) = 1 / x^a 6. x^(m / n) = n-th root of (x^m) = (n-th root of x)^m. |

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## Deck 6: Geometry, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers & ACT Science Data Interpretation (32 Cards — Advanced)

**What this deck covers**: High-yield SAT & ACT geometry, circle equations, radian arc length/sector area, right-triangle and unit-circle trigonometry, matrices, complex numbers, and ACT Science experimental data reasoning.

| High-Yield Prompt / Question | Verified Answer & Exam Application |
| :--- | :--- |
| **What is the Standard Form Equation of a Circle in the xy-plane, and how do you convert x^2 + y^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 into it?** | (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h, k) is the center and r is the radius (note: the signs inside parentheses are opposite, and the right side is r SQUARED!). Convert general form by completing the square for both x and y: h = -D/2, k = -E/2, and r^2 = F_moved + h^2 + k^2. |
| **What are the side-length ratios of the two Special Right Triangles (45°-45°-90° and 30°-60°-90°)?** | • 45°-45°-90° (Isosceles Right Triangle): x : x : x*sqrt(2). • 30°-60°-90° (Half of an Equilateral Triangle): x (opposite 30°) : x*sqrt(3) (opposite 60°) : 2x (hypotenuse). |
| **What are the four most common Pythagorean Triples tested on the SAT and ACT?** | • 3 - 4 - 5 (and multiples: 6-8-10, 9-12-15, 15-20-25) • 5 - 12 - 13 (and 10-24-26) • 8 - 15 - 17 • 7 - 24 - 25 Recognizing these saves significant calculation time on right-triangle problems. |
| **What is the Complementary Angle Identity for Sine and Cosine tested on nearly every Digital SAT?** | In any right triangle with acute angles A and B (where A + B = 90° or π/2 radians): sin(A) = cos(B) = cos(90° - A), and cos(A) = sin(B) = sin(90° - A). Why? Because the side Opposite angle A is the exact same side Adjacent to angle B! |
| **How are sin(θ), cos(θ), and tan(θ) defined in a right triangle (SOH-CAH-TOA) and on the Unit Circle?** | • sin(θ) = Opposite / Hypotenuse = y-coordinate on the unit circle. • cos(θ) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse = x-coordinate on the unit circle. • tan(θ) = Opposite / Adjacent = sin(θ) / cos(θ) = y / x. |
| **How do you convert between Degrees and Radians, and how many radians are in a full circle?** | A full 360° circle is 2π radians, so 180° = π radians. • Degrees to Radians: multiply by (π / 180°). • Radians to Degrees: multiply by (180° / π). |
| **What are the formulas for Arc Length s and Sector Area A of a circle in Degrees vs. Radians?** | Both equal the fraction of the full circle (θ / 360° or θ / 2π) times the circumference or area: • In Degrees: Arc Length = (θ / 360°) * 2πr; Sector Area = (θ / 360°) * πr^2. • In Radians: Arc Length s = r * θ; Sector Area A = (1/2) * r^2 * θ. |
| **What is the Inscribed Angle Theorem vs. Central Angle in a circle?** | A central angle (vertex at the center) equals the measure of its intercepted arc. An inscribed angle (vertex on the circumference) equals HALF the measure of its intercepted arc (θ_inscribed = (1/2) * θ_central). Corollary: Any angle inscribed in a semicircle (intercepting a 180° diameter) is a 90° right angle! |
| **What is the relationship between a Radius and a Tangent Line at the point of tangency on a circle?** | A tangent line to a circle is ALWAYS perpendicular (forms a 90° right angle) to the radius drawn to the point of tangency. Thus, their slopes are negative reciprocals (m_tangent = -1 / m_radius). |
| **When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, which angle pairs are congruent and which are supplementary?** | • Congruent (equal): Alternate Interior, Alternate Exterior, Corresponding, and Vertical angles. • Supplementary (sum to 180°): Consecutive Interior (Same-Side Interior) angles and Linear Pairs. |
| **What are the Triangle Inequality Theorem and the Exterior Angle Theorem?** | • Triangle Inequality: The third side c of any triangle must lie strictly between the difference and the sum of the other two sides: \|a - b\| < c < a + b. • Exterior Angle Theorem: An exterior angle of a triangle equals the sum of the two remote (non-adjacent) interior angles. |
| **In Similar Triangles (proven by AA similarity), how do the ratios of corresponding lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes scale?** | If the linear scale factor of corresponding sides is k = a / b: • Ratio of Perimeters, Altitudes, or Medians = k • Ratio of Areas (or Surface Areas) = k^2 • Ratio of Volumes (for similar 3D solids) = k^3. |

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