STEP 1: Set Up Your Study Plan
1. What You Need to Know About the AP Precalculus Exam
Background Information
Frequently Asked Questions About the Exam
What Concepts Are Included in the Multiple-Choice Section?
What Concepts Are Included in the Free-Response Section?
2. How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Precalculus Exam
Calendars for Preparing for Each of the Plans

STEP 2: Determine Your Test Readiness

3. Take a Diagnostic Exam
Using the Diagnostic Exam
AP Precalculus Diagnostic Exam
Diagnostic Exam Answers and Explanations

STEP 3: Develop Strategies for Success

4. Strategies to Help You Do Your Best on the Exam
Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions
Strategies for the Free-Response Questions
Taking the Exam

STEP 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High

5. Unit 0: Review of Algebra and Geometry
Linear Functions
Equation of a Line
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
Polynomials
Quadratics
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
Complex Numbers
Solving Systems of Equations in Two and Three Variables
Piecewise-Defined Functions
Exponential Functions and Rules for Exponents
Radicals
Solving Right Triangle Problems Involving Trigonometry
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
6. Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Functions and Their Graphs
Polynomial Function
Rational Functions
Transformation of Functions
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
7. Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Sequences
Exponential Functions
Composition of Functions
Logarithmic Expressions
Exponential and Logarithmic Inequalities
Modeling
Semi-Log Plots
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
8. Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions
Periodic Phenomena
The Tangent Function
Important Trigonometric Identities
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations

STEP 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confidence

9. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 1
Section I Part A (multiple-choice)
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key
Solutions and Explanations
10. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 2
Section I Part A (multiple-choice)
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key
Solutions and Explanations

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