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SAT Prep

Unit 1
Unit 1: Math Section
Overview of the Math SectionAlgebraGeometryTrigonometryData Analysis and Statistics
Unit 1 • Chapter 3

Geometry

Video Summary

Geometry is a large part of the SAT math section. This video provides an overview of the geometry topics that are tested on the SAT, including angles, triangles, trigonometry, circles, and volumes. For angles, you need to know the difference between vertical and corresponding angles, the total angle formula, and the exterior angle theorem. For triangles, you need to know the side length rule, the relationship between angle and opposite side, special right triangles, the Pythagorean theorem, similar triangles, and how to convert radians to angles and vice versa. For trigonometry, you need to know how to use sohcahtoa and the complementary rule. For volumes, you need to memorize the formulas for the volume of a cone, cylinder, sphere, and cube. For circles, you need to know how to find the arc length and sector area of a circle, the difference between central and inscribed angles, and how to find the center and radius of a circle from its equation. Finally, you need to know the distance formula for finding the distance between two points.

Knowledge Check

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

What is the difference between a central angle and an inscribed angle?

When is the Pythagorean theorem used?