SAT Math: Number Lines (w/ example)
January 30, 2009 by Adam
Filed under All Posts, Examples & Exercises, Math, SAT Strategies, SAT Unlocked
Once or twice per test, the SAT will ask you to interpret values on a number line.
When a number line question includes undefined points (labeled by variables), estimate the values of those points before answering the question.
Number Line Example:

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Tip:
Number line questions often include fractions and negative numbers.
Subtracting a negative number moves the value to the right on the number line (positively).
Multiplying a number by a fraction makes the number smaller.
From SAT Unlocked, which includes a complete list of the number line practice questions found in The Official SAT Study Guide.




Number Line Example Answer: