Video: Intro to Coordinate Geometry

May 29, 2012

Some of the most difficult GMAT Geometry questions are set on the coordinate plane. These problems ask you to think intuitively, at a high level, about issues such as slope and the way figures relate to one another.

It's no surprise that many test-takers find these questions difficult--most GMAT students don't spend enough time mastering the basics. If you haven't internalized how to calculate slope, or what it means for one line to have a slope of +3, you don't have a chance on questions where those details are just one aspect of a larger whole.

Start strengthening your coordinate geometry skills with today's video, which introduces the main concepts of this crucial GMAT topic. Enjoy!

About the author: Jeff Sackmann has written many GMAT preparation books, including the popular Total GMAT Math, Total GMAT Verbal, and GMAT 111. He has also created explanations for problems in The Official Guide, as well as 1,800 practice GMAT math questions.

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