Skip logarithms on nested exponentials by converting to a common base of 2!

Skip logarithms on nested exponentials by converting to a common base of 2!
Never divide both sides by an algebraic expression on the SAT! Move terms to one side and factor to preserve all roots.
In bowtie hourglass geometry problems, parallel sides guarantee similarity, meaning the area scales with the square of the side ratio!
Always test your roots after squaring radical equations! One candidate is almost always extraneous on the SAT.