AP Precalculus Premium, 2025: 3 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)

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Cover Title Page Dedication Copyright About the Author Table of Contents How to Use This Book Barron’s Essential 5 Introduction Unit Outline Exam Format Scoring of the Exam Using Your Graphing Calculator on the AP Exam Prior Knowledge Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions 1. Rates of Change 1.1 Relations and Functions 1.2 Rates of Change 1.3 Rates of Change in Linear Functions 1.4 Rates of Change in Quadratic Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 2. Polynomial Functions 2.1 Polynomial Functions and Rates of Change 2.2 Real and Complex Zeros of Polynomial Functions 2.3 Polynomial Functions and End Behavior 2.4 Graphs of Polynomial Functions 2.5 Equivalent Representations of Polynomial Expressions 2.6 Polynomial Inequalities Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 3. Rational Functions 3.1 Equivalent Representations of Rational Expressions: Long Division 3.2 Rational Functions and Zeros 3.3 Rational Functions and Vertical Asymptotes 3.4 Rational Functions and Holes 3.5 Rational Functions and End Behavior 3.6 Graphs of Rational Functions 3.7 Rational Inequalities Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 4. Parent Functions 4.1 Graphs and Properties of Basic Functions 4.2 Transformations of Functions 4.3 Function Model Selection, Construction, and Application 4.4 Composition of Functions 4.5 Inverse Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 5. Exponential Functions 5.1 Exponential Functions 5.2 Exponential Function Manipulation 5.3 Exponential Function Context and Data Modeling 5.4 Competing Function Model Validation Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 6. Sequences 6.1 Arithmetic Sequences 6.2 Geometric Sequences 6.3 Change in Linear and Exponential Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 7. Logarithmic Functions 7.1 Logarithmic Expressions 7.2 Inverses of Exponential Functions 7.3 Logarithmic Functions 7.4 Logarithmic Function Manipulation 7.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities 7.6 Logarithmic Function Context and Data Modeling 7.7 Semi-log Plots Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions 8. Trigonometric Functions 8.1 Periodic Phenomena 8.2 Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 8.3 Sine and Cosine Function Values 8.4 Sine and Cosine Function Graphs 8.5 Sinusoidal Functions 8.6 Sinusoidal Function Transformations 8.7 Sinusoidal Function Context and Data Modeling 8.8 The Tangent Function 8.9 Inverse Trigonometric Functions 8.10 Trigonometric Equations and Inequalities 8.11 The Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Functions 8.12 Equivalent Representations of Trigonometric Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 9. Polar Functions 9.1 Trigonometry and Polar Coordinates 9.2 Polar Function Graphs 9.3 Rates of Change in Polar Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations Unit 4: Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices 10. Parametric Functions 10.1 Parametric Functions 10.2 Parametric Functions Modeling Planar Motion 10.3 Parametric Functions and Rates of Change 10.4 Parametrically Defined Circles and Lines 10.5 Implicitly Defined Functions 10.6 Conic Sections 10.7 Parameterization of Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 11. Vectors 11.1 Algebraic and Graphical Properties of Vectors 11.2 Vector-Valued Functions Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations 12. Matrices 12.1 Matrix Operations 12.2 The Inverse and Determinant of a Matrix 12.3 Linear Transformations and Matrices 12.4 Matrices as Functions 12.5 Matrices Modeling Context Multiple-Choice Questions Answer Explanations Practice Tests Practice Test 1 Answer Explanations Practice Test 2 Answer Explanations Glossary of Key Terms Barrons AP Precalculus Premium, 2025 includes comprehensive review and practice to prepare you for exam dayPLUS Unit 4 review for topics that teachers may include based on state or local requirements.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barronsall content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent examGet a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam dayits like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your testtaking skills with 3 fulllength practice tests 2 in the book and 1 more onlineplus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with indepth review covering all units in the AP Precalculus course and on the examReinforce your learning with multiplechoice practice questions at the end of each chapter, all with comprehensive answer explanationsEnhance your problem-solving skills with hundreds of examples and carefully worked out solutions for all major topics Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 1 fulllength practice test on Barrons Online Learning HubSimulate the exam experience with a timed test optionDeepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert adviceGain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress