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AP Calculus Pretest

The document contains integrated math review questions across various topics, including algebraic skills, characteristics of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, discrete functions, trigonometric functions, and applications in finance and sinusoids. Each section includes problems such as simplifying expressions, solving equations, finding inverses, and graphing functions. The review is designed to assess and reinforce mathematical concepts and skills.

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AP Calculus Pretest

The document contains integrated math review questions across various topics, including algebraic skills, characteristics of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, discrete functions, trigonometric functions, and applications in finance and sinusoids. Each section includes problems such as simplifying expressions, solving equations, finding inverses, and graphing functions. The review is designed to assess and reinforce mathematical concepts and skills.

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Integrated Math Review Questions

Section 1: Algebraic Skills


1. Simplify the expression:

(3x2 − 5x + 2) + (4x2 + 7x − 6)

2. Evaluate:
3x3 − 2x + 4
x−1
using polynomial long division.
3. Solve for x:
2x+1 = 32

4. Rewrite in logarithmic form:

5x = 125

5. Simplify using log rules:


log3 81 − log3 9

Section 2: Characteristics of Functions


1. Given f (x) = −2(x − 3)2 + 5, determine:
• The vertex
• The axis of symmetry
• The domain and range
• The intervals of increase and decrease
2. If f (x) = x2 − 4 and g(x) = 2x + 3, find (f ◦ g)(x) or

f (g(x))

.
3x+2
3. Find the inverse of f (x) = 5 .

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Section 3: Polynomial & Rational Functions
1. Factor completely:
x3 − 3x2 − 4x + 12

2. Solve the rational equation:


x+1
=3
x−2

3. Solve the following Inequalities:

x3 − 3x2 − 4x + 12 > 0
x+1
<3
x−2
4. For the following function, find (if applicable):
• the x-intercepts, y-intercepts
• the end behaviors
• the vertical asymptote(s)
• the horizontal/ slant asymptote
• the holes
• any additional points needed
• then, graph the function.
(1)
f (x) = (x + 2)(x − 1)2 (x − 3)

(2)
x2 − 5x + 6
f (x) =
x2 − 4x + 3

(3)
x2 − 9
f (x) =
x2 − 4

(4)
x2 + 11x + 18
f (x) =
2x + 1

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Section 4: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
1. A bacteria culture grows exponentially according to the equation N (t) =
500e0.2t . Find the population after 5 hours.
2. Solve for x:
log2 (x − 3) = 4

Section 5: Discrete Functions


1. Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = 3
and d = 5.
2. A ball bounces to 80% of its previous height. If the initial height is 10m,
find the total distance traveled before coming to rest.

Section 6: Trigonometric Functions I & II


1. Convert 135◦ to radians.
2. Find the exact value of sin 300◦ .
3. Solve for θ in the interval 0◦ ≤ θ < 360◦ :
2 sin θ + 1 = 0

4. Prove the identity:


1 − cos x sin x
=
sin x 1 + cos x
5. Sketch the following function, and state:
• maximum and minimum
• period and amplitude
• description of the transformation from y = sinx
y = 2sin[2π(x + 0.5)] + 3

Section 7: Applications (Finance & Sinusoids)


1. You invest $1000 in a savings account with an annual interest rate of 5%,
compounded quarterly. Find the value of the investment after 10 years.
π
2. The height of a Ferris wheel follows the equation h(t) = 20 sin( 10 t) + 25,
where h(t) is the height in meters after t seconds. Find:
• The maximum and minimum height.
• The period.
• The height after 5 seconds.

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