AP Pre-Calculus Exam Concepts

The video is an AP pre-calculus practice session led by Jam Sadiki and Becky. It covers the structure of the AP exam, focusing on Task Model 4, which involves symbolic manipulations. The session includes solving equations using inverses, reviewing logarithmic properties, and applying trigonometric identities. The presenters solve problems step-by-step, offering multiple approaches and emphasizing understanding. The session concludes with advice for exam day preparation and encouragement for students.

What is the total number of points available from the free-response questions on the AP Pre-Calculus exam?

• 24 points

• 40 points

• 30 points

• 50 points

In Task Model 4, which of the following types of functions are NOT typically involved?

• Logarithmic

• Polynomial

• Trigonometric

• Exponential

When solving equations using inverses, what is the inverse operation of an exponential function with base 2?

• Square root

• Logarithm base 2

• Addition

• Multiplication

If you have log base 2 of 8, what is the simplified value?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

Which trigonometric identity is used to express sin^2(x) in terms of cosine?

• sin^2(x) = 1 - cos^2(x)

• sin^2(x) = cos^2(x) - 1

• sin^2(x) = cos(x) + 1

• sin^2(x) = 2cos(x)

What is the result of combining the natural log of 3 and the natural log of 5?

• ln(5)

• ln(2)

• ln(15)

• ln(8)

Which of the following is a double angle identity for cosine?

• cos(2x) = 2cos^2(x) - 1

• cos(2x) = 1 - 2sin^2(x)

• cos(2x) = sin^2(x) + 1

• cos(2x) = 2sin(x)cos(x)

What should you bring to the AP Pre-Calculus exam?

• A calculator, a pen, and a notebook

• A calculator, a pencil, and a highlighter

• A calculator, a pencil, and a ruler

• A calculator, a black pen, and a blue pen

What is the recommended way to prepare the night before the exam?

• Go out with friends

• Get a good night's sleep

• Watch a movie

• Study all night

What is the significance of this year's AP Pre-Calculus exam?

• It's the last year the exam will be offered

• It's the easiest exam yet

• It's the hardest exam yet

• It's the first year the exam is offered