SAT Study Guide 2026

The Northwest Territories, established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, encompassed a vast region north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River. This land eventually formed the modern states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The ordinance provided a framework for the orderly expansion of the United States, including provisions for self-governance and the prohibition of slavery in the territory.

f(-2) = 2(4) - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5.

When parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are equal (congruent).

To solve the inequality 3x - 5 > 10, first add 5 to both sides, which gives 3x > 15. Then, divide both sides by 3. Since we are dividing by a positive number, the inequality sign remains the same, resulting in x > 5.

Circular reasoning, also known as "begging the question," is a logical fallacy where the argument's conclusion is already assumed or stated within one of its premises. Essentially, the argument uses itself to prove itself, offering no independent evidence or support for its claim, thus failing to provide genuine proof.

Including and refuting a counterargument demonstrates critical thinking, strengthens the writer's credibility, and makes the overall argument more persuasive and intellectually honest.