Some math problems on the SAT will require a person to throw in numbers to see what works, and these are similar to Must/Always and Solve the Relationship problems on the SAT. However, the difference comes in limits that may be imposed by the question so that only some numbers will work. For these types of problems, there is no shortcut to be taken. To solve them it is necessary to try a series of numbers until the correct answer is found.

 

TIP: For these questions they are looking for a test takers ability to stay organized, neat and be patient to get the final answer. By not jumping around when trying different numbers in the equation, it is possible to quickly get the right answer.