<p>What I have read in study guides is that the GRE features algebra problems on:</p>
<p>Absolute Value
Exponents
Linear equations
Quadratic equations
Simultaneous equations</p>
<p>I have also read in the most recent REA and Princeton Review study guides that negative exponents and imaginary numbers are not covered on the GRE - highly irresponsible if inaccurate.</p>
<p>For those who have already taken the GRE General Test and are familiar with what is truly offered, with the above points in mind, what can I expect in terms of algebra?</p>
<p>I had negative exponents on my test. However, I’ve never seen imaginary numbers on a practice test, and I did not have any on my actual test. I thought the algebra was pretty straightforward; I had more trouble with the later geometry problems. The only truly tricky algebra problem that I had involved setting up an equation with several variables, and then realizing that you were supposed to solve for one of the variables (it probably shouldn’t have been difficult, but I hadn’t seen a problem like that since about 8th grade). Also, make sure that you know how to do basic probability.</p>
<p>Thank you so much; I am hoping a lot of people will offer their experiences in this thread. Math is not my strong suit at all, so I need all the help I can get here. In the meantime, I’m studying all sorts of practice problems …</p>