GRE Quantitative

A comprehensive course on the GRE Quantitative section, covering essential math concepts, advanced problem-solving, real-world applications, and effective test strategies.

Basic Concepts

Algebraic Expressions

Manipulating Variables and Solving Equations

Algebra helps you generalize and solve problems using variables. You'll encounter expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Key Concepts

  • Simplifying algebraic expressions
  • Solving linear equations and inequalities
  • Substitution and factoring

Why It Matters

Algebra is used in budgeting, predicting trends, and even figuring out how long it will take to reach a savings goal.

Problem-Solving Approach

  • Isolate the variable using inverse operations.
  • Check your solutions by plugging them back into the original equation.
  • Watch for extraneous solutions in inequalities.

GRE Focus

On the GRE, you may need to interpret word problems and write equations that model real situations.

Examples

  • Solve for \( x \): \( 2x - 5 = 9 \).

  • If \( y = 3x + 2 \) and \( x = 4 \), what is \( y \)?

In a Nutshell

Algebra is about representing and solving problems with variables.