SAT MVP path: USA Exams -> SAT -> Math -> Advanced Math -> Question Practice
Flow: choose an option, submit, review the solution, then use Next for the next visible question.
Back
75s
SAT Math Advanced Math Medium Practice Question
Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
Learn + solve

Solve this faster with the right shortcut first

Shortcut used: For x^2 - bx + c, positive factors in parentheses often appear as (x - m)(x - n).
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. List the given numbers and units.
  2. Choose the formula that matches the asked value.
  3. Simplify carefully and compare with options.
Common mistake: Do not use a reasoning pattern shortcut in a quantitative question.
Question 4 Multiple Choice Question

Choose an answer, then review the explanation. The correct answer and solution stay hidden until you submit.

Question
The quadratic equation x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0 has solutions x =
Prev Next
SAT MVP path: USA Exams -> SAT -> Math -> Advanced Math -> Question Practice
Flow: answer options first, submit to reveal the solution, then continue with Previous or Next.
Back to Topic
SAT Math Advanced Math
75s
Question 4
Medium Marks: 1.0 Practice Question

Choose an answer, then review the explanation. Continue with Previous or Next after the solution is visible.

Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
Learn + solve

Shortcut used, common trap, and the fastest solving route

Shortcut used: For x^2 - bx + c, positive factors in parentheses often appear as (x - m)(x - n).
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. List the given numbers and units.
  2. Choose the formula that matches the asked value.
  3. Simplify carefully and compare with options.
Common mistake: Do not use a reasoning pattern shortcut in a quantitative question.
Question

The quadratic equation x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0 has solutions x =

Keep Practicing This Pattern

Topic Recommendations

Recommended Next Practice

Use these suggestions after solving the practice questions above.

Practice Similar Questions
Concept tagged
For x^2 - bx + c

Go Premium

  • First 10 questions free per topic
  • Detailed Explanation
  • Video explanations
  • Audio solutions
  • Premium question access
View Premium Plans

Question Palette

Jump only between reviewed public SAT MVP questions in this topic.