Question 1 - Functions and Models
Composition with domain awareness
Let f(x) = sqrt(x - 1) and g(x) = 2x + 5. Which value is f(g(2))?
AP Precalculus Sprint
This sprint checks the AP Precalculus skills that usually leak points fastest: function notation, graph features, logs, trig models, and FRQ interpretation.
Burst 1
Composition, inverse notation, and domain restrictions. These are fast points if the setup is disciplined.
Question 1 - Functions and Models
Let f(x) = sqrt(x - 1) and g(x) = 2x + 5. Which value is f(g(2))?
Question 2 - Functions and Models
If q(4) = 11 and q is one-to-one, what must be true about q^-1(11)?
FRQ Readiness
Discontinuities, graph behavior, and justification
A rate model is R(x) = (x^2 - 9)/(x - 3). Identify any discontinuity, simplify the model where possible, and explain what the hole means in context.
Factors numerator as (x - 3)(x + 3)
Names x = 3 as a removable discontinuity
Uses R(x) = x + 3 only for x not equal to 3
Explains the contextual restriction instead of only giving algebra
Amplitude, period, phase shift, and prediction
A Ferris wheel height is modeled by H(t) = 35 cos((pi/20)(t - 6)) + 42. Interpret each parameter and describe when the rider is first at maximum height after t = 0.
Identifies amplitude as 35 and midline as 42
Computes period as 40
Interprets the shift t - 6 correctly
Connects maximum height to the cosine maximum
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