One of Many Ways to Fix Common Algebra Errors on TVlesson

John has $y to spend on some new CDs from Music Plus, and Online record store. He can buy any CDs at the members' price of $x each. To be a member, John has to pay a one-time fee of $19. Which of the following expressions represents the number of CDs John can purchase from Music Plus?

This is a typical math problem on the SAT that a lot of people generally have problems with. These questions are tough because they introduce a lot of unnecessary words. For this specific question, when all the unnecessary words are removed and the question is put it into simple algebraic terms, it is easier to understand. On top of that, the answer also contains more than one variable which leads to even more confusion. Fortunately the solution for these problems is on TVlesson.com. Our resident SAT math teacher demonstrates how to solve variable equations like this and clears up any confusion that could have been had. There is also a series on SAT level math on our website. Check it out!
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