
Memorize key math fundamentals—multiplication tables, fractional equivalents and percentages, and squares and cubes—to master fast, accurate calculations without a calculator through disciplined, timed practice.
Learn a quick method to find the square of numbers that end in five, using a simple pattern for 35, 55, and 75; practice to master it.
Learn a quick technique to square numbers ending in 1, using examples like 31, 41, 61, and 81, to get the squares in just two to three seconds.
Apply a universal shortcut to find the square of any number, memorize the steps, and practice to compute squares quickly in two to three seconds.
Discover a quick multiplication shortcut for twenty five by dividing the number by four and handling remainders, then adjust the result to obtain the exact product.
Learn the 11 multiplication shortcut: keep the first digit, add adjacent digits, and carry forward when needed to multiply any number by 11.
Master the shortcut for decimal multiplication by counting decimal places, multiplying as integers, and using estimation to verify the final decimal placement, such as 0.23.
Master a shortcut for decimal division by aligning decimal places in the numerator and denominator and using a common denominator. Practice with varied examples to reinforce the method.
learn divisibility rules for numbers 2–9, using sum of digits for 3 and 9, last two digits for 4, last three digits for 8, and combining tests for 6.
Learn how to add exponents when bases match, subtract when dividing, move negative exponents to the denominator, and interpret fractional exponents as roots.
Master radical rules, including the square-root opposite, merging multiplication and division under radicals, and rationalizing denominators with conjugates to simplify expressions.
Rationalize denominators with radicals by multiplying by the conjugate to remove the root in rule eight, and rule nine clarifies when square roots can be enlarged in sums or differences.
Master exponent rules for multiplying and dividing like bases, powering products, and moving negative exponents to the denominator. Clarifies the difference between -3^2 and (-3)^2 and guides practice problems.
Master exponent rules through practice with equations like 3^x and 3^(a+1), isolating exponents, converting to roots, and using prime factorization to simplify radicals.
Master exponent and radical manipulation through factorization, squaring, and extracting roots, simplifying expressions with square roots, cube roots, and power relationships.
Master exponents and radicals through guided practice solving equations with negative exponents, power rules, and base matching, including solving for x, y, n, z.
Explore essential books, notes, handouts, and resources to master GMAT quantitative math in this updated master math course.
Analyze a seven-day car sales problem to make the mean equal to the median; selecting five as the seventh day yields both equal to five.
Analyze a four-performance ticket sales table to compute the difference between the maximum and minimum revenue per performance by multiplying price and tickets sold.
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Apply tiered commission math to compute a salesperson's pay: 15% on the first 500 and 20% on sales above 500, totaling 235 for 1300 in weekly sales.
Solve a GMAT quantitative question on mailings: with 1040 cover letters sent and two coupons per envelope from 3000 coupons, 920 coupons remain.
Develop rapid mental calculation for the GMAT through timed five-minute drills, memorized tables, squares, cubes, fractions, and percentages, using shortcuts to solve quickly without a calculator.
Master quick math for the GMAT focus quantitative course by practicing fast arithmetic, including percent, fractions, decimals, division, and powers, plus memorization tricks for squares and cubes.
Learn to tackle percent problems, convert percent to decimals, and use approximation and smart counting to simplify arithmetic on the GMAT.
Master quick math techniques for the GMAT quantitative section, including fraction and decimal operations, approximations, and arithmetic shortcuts, demonstrated through practice problems and fast solution strategies.
Boost GMAT quantitative speed with five-minute drills, solving up to 15 questions by quick estimation, fast fraction and decimal tricks, and efficient arithmetic including square roots and base conversions.
Master quick math techniques for the GMAT, converting division to multiplication with reciprocals, using mixed numbers, and refining decimal estimates under timed practice.
Develop quick GMAT quantitative problem solving with fractions, decimals, exponents, and percentages, using visualization, estimation, and memorized square roots.
Master quick math techniques for GMAT quantitative problems by practicing decimal placement, simplifying calculations, and evaluating answer choices to improve speed and accuracy.
Master quick math through twenty timed questions to boost speed for GMAT quantitative. Learn shortcuts for LCM, fractions, decimals, and percent, plus mental math tricks.
Apply quick math techniques to decimals, exponents, and approximations for GMAT style questions. Use decimal place adjustments, cancellations, and roots to improve speed and accuracy.
Master the core exponent rules, including x^1, x^0 equals 1, product and quotient rules, power of a power, distributing exponents across products, and negative exponents.
Master exponent rules, distinguish between (-3)^n and -3^n, determine sign based on exponent parity, and convert negative exponents to reciprocals for GMAT quantitative mastery.
Explore indices and exponents through practice questions, showing how to add exponents for like bases, move negative powers to the denominator, and apply zero-power rules to simplify expressions.
Explore indices and exponents through practical power operations, including simplifying numerators and denominators, and applying negative exponent rules. Practice solving questions by combining powers and translating expressions between bases.
Learn to simplify exponents and indices using base rules, power rules for nested expressions, and equating exponents when bases are the same to solve problems.
Learn how radicals relate to fractional powers, apply exponent rules for powers like one-half and one-third, and solve problems by simplifying and canceling roots to find x.
Master exponent rules by solving base and exponent equations with negative exponents, reciprocals, and same-base comparisons, and learn fast shortcuts for identifying exponents.
master indices and exponents by aligning bases, adding, multiplying, or dividing powers, and solving for unknowns through exponent relationships involving x, y, and z.
Explore algebraic expressions, identify like terms, expand products, and factor polynomials using key formulas such as square of a sum, square of a difference, and difference of squares.
Master methods for adding fractions using the LCM and a faster approach, then apply reciprocal division rules to algebraic expressions, with practical examples and common pitfalls.
Master algebraic expressions by simplifying and combining like terms, learning fast fraction strategies, and factoring insights to evaluate expressions involving x, y, and z.
Explore algebraic expressions and factorization techniques, including common factors and difference of squares. Practice deriving equivalent expressions and simplifying complex fractions for GMAT quantitative mastery.
Demonstrates quick simplification of algebraic expressions and polynomials, combining like terms, applying division and cancellation, and using exponent and root rules to solve GMAT style questions.
Explore algebraic division through polynomial long division, learn to identify quotient, remainder, and divisor, and apply step-by-step examples.
Learn how to divide polynomials using synthetic and long division, determine remainders, and identify when x-2 or other binomials are factors of P(x) through remainder and factor tests.
The lecture reinforces algebra fundamentals through practice problems on linear and quadratic equations, teaching how to solve for x using the rules for equations and quick shortcuts.
Explains algebra questions by analyzing fractions, noting that a fraction equals zero only if the numerator is zero and the denominator is nonzero, while a zero denominator makes it undefined.
Master factoring quadratics by breaking the middle term into two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b, using examples like x^2+5x+6 and x^2+7x+10, deriving (2x-7)(x+1).
Learn to isolate x in linear equations and express x in terms of y. Apply sign changes and fundamental algebraic rules to solve various algebra problems.
This lecture explains solving simultaneous equations using elimination and substitution, with worked examples to find x and y and handle sign changes.
Master algebra strategies for GMAT quant, including simplifying expressions, converting forms, solving linear equations, and finding y in terms of x with quick methods.
Use estimation and simple numbers to solve algebra problems when calculators are unavailable, then analyze constraints with y nonzero in 2x+y=10 to identify non-viable x values.
Solve algebraic problems involving simultaneous equations, solving for x, and simplifying fractions and expressions using substitution and basic algebra techniques.
Sharpen algebra by solving for y in terms of x and evaluating expressions, including square identities like (a-b)^2. Apply these techniques to GMAT quantitative questions.
Learn the rationalization technique to eliminate square roots from denominators using conjugates, and apply it to algebraic expressions and practice algebra questions.
Master algebra test questions by simplifying expressions, canceling variables, and handling undefined values, including powers, fractions, and axis-based reasoning.
Master algebra problem solving with practical steps to find x using squaring, square roots, and substitution across several questions, including elimination techniques and quick reasoning strategies.
Explore algebra concepts for the GMAT focus quantitative course by solving for x, using reciprocal and negative values, and tackling linear equations and fractions.
Practice core algebra concepts with GMAT focused problems on linear equations and integer constraints, including maximizing y with y=9x+13 under y<100, and learn sums of first n positive integers.
Practice solving algebra questions using elimination and substitution to quickly find X and Y, identify easy questions, and compare methods for efficient problem solving in GMAT quantitative.
Explore algebraic problem solving with fractions and decimals, convert fractions to decimals, compare fractions, and evaluate expressions involving exponents and roots for GMAT quantitative mastery.
Master algebraic techniques for solving systems of linear equations using substitution and elimination, with GMAT-style problems on variables x and y and finding specific values.
Develop skills to solve algebraic problems using elimination for multi-variable equations, reciprocal and power rules, and divisibility and remainder concepts in GMAT style questions.
Explore algebra fundamentals for GMAT quantitative prep, including primes among positive integers and solving linear and multi-variable equations using elimination and cross-multiplication.
Practice solving algebraic problems by substituting values, applying restrictions for denominators, solving linear and systems of equations, and using fractions and divisibility concepts.
Algebra-8b teaches isolating y in a fractional equation via cross multiplication and solving quadratics by factoring, including nonzero restrictions and substitution checks.
Solve linear and quadratic relationships, substitution for x and y, and quick prime, exponent, and absolute-value reasoning to master GMAT algebra problems.
Master core algebra techniques through step-by-step problem solving, including linear equations, factoring, quadratic equations, and fraction and decimal comparisons, with GMAT-focused practice.
Practice algebraic manipulation using exponent rules to simplify expressions, combine like bases, and subtract or add exponents; isolate variables and factor to solve diverse problems.
Use parity reasoning to determine when y is even in integer equations, with substitution and edge-case checks. Apply x+y=8 and x^2-y^2=1 to find x-y.
Explore algebraic inequalities with integers, distinguishing strict and inclusive bounds, and determine possible values, such as x=7 from 6<x<8 and x in 5≤x≤7, plus basic x and y pairings.
Develop skills to isolate variables and combine like terms, then solve equations via cancellations, with examples like 2(a+b+2c+3d+1)=3a+2b+4c+6d yielding a=2.
Master equation solving by squaring the entire side, avoiding squaring individual terms, isolating square roots, and using plus-minus when taking roots.
Cross-multiply to solve equations with fractions by equating a/b = c/d and applying ad = bc. Apply to (4/5)x = 10/3 and 5/x - 2 - 3/(x+2) = 0.
Master factoring as a problem-solving toolbox for equations, using cross-multiplication and isolating variables. Recognize forms like a^2-b^2 and common-factor patterns to locate solutions such as x = -3 or -1.
Treat the expression as a unit and cross-multiply to solve for m in terms of x. Use a = x+1 to form a quadratic and select the positive solution, 2.
Master equation manipulation to evaluate expressions like x+3y from 3x+9y=9, use divide-by-three, and compute y/(2x) from x/y=3 via reciprocals.
Learn to solve equations without a calculator by guessing and checking, using the big sevens (0, 1, -1, 2, -2, 1/2, -1/2) to test values and verify x=2.
Master solving and manipulating equations using exponent rules, square both sides, and substitution to find x, with strategies for handling negative signs and impossible cases.
Solving equations part-2 covers isolating variables, expressing one variable in terms of another, solving quadratics via square roots, applying domain constraints, and isolating P in a financial formula using reciprocals.
Master solving equations through factoring, set factors equal to zero, use square roots, and distinguish real from complex solutions while enforcing positive x.
Solve a medication dosage problem using calling's rule to relate adult dosage, a child's age, and a given formula, concluding Ben's age is 11 years.
Learn to solve linear systems by elimination and substitution, finding X and Y for given equations and comparing methods for efficient solutions.
Solve simultaneous equations using elimination to find x and y, analyze line intersections, parallelism, and conditions for zero, one, or infinitely many solutions.
Correction to previous video on simultaneous equations-2 shows that by equating ratios, with infinitely many solutions, we obtain a equals four, while b was negative four in the earlier result.
Analyze simultaneous equations by comparing ratios to decide if the system has one, no, or infinitely many solutions, recognizing parallel or coincident lines in practice questions.
Analyze simultaneous equations with infinite solutions and determine variable values. Apply linear equation modeling to jelly weights and a 30-question scoring problem to relate correct and incorrect answers.
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