Hard SAT Math Problem Hello everybody. I think it’s time for an example of a difficult math problem that may show up on the new SAT. This one is a Level 5 free response question (or grid-in). Level 5 – Passport to Advanced Math If x2 – 8x = 209 and x < 0, what is the value of |x + 3| ? Please feel free to post your solutions or attempted solutions in the comments below and we can discuss the best way to solve the problem. I will post several solutions to this problem next week. More Hard SAT Math Practice Problems If you are preparing for the SAT or another standardized test such as the ACT or GRE, you may want to take a look at the Get 800 collection of test prep books. Click on the picture below for more information. If you think your friends would like to try these problems, please share: Speak to you soon! Comments comments