FRQ4 Task Model A

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for which
f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è ø
2
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

g ( x ) = 2log3 x + 4log3 x

h ( x) =
( tan x )( csc x ) .
cos x
(i) Rewrite g ( x ) as a single logarithm base 3 without negative exponents in any part of the expression. Your
result should be of the form log3 ( expression ) .
(ii) Rewrite h ( x ) as an expression in which sec x appears once and no other trigonometric functions are involved.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x ) = log 2 x + log 2 ( x + 6 )
k ( x ) = 6 + 2sin 2 x.
(i) Solve j ( x ) = 4 for values of x in the domain of j.
(ii) Solve k ( x ) = 7 for values of x in the interval [ 0, p ].

(C) The function m is given by

2
(
m ( x ) = - sin -1 5 2 x .
3
)
æ 3ö
Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of cos -1 ç
ç 2 ÷÷ .
è ø

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model B

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

1
g ( x ) = log10 x - 3log10 x
2
sin ( 2 x )
h ( x) = .
sin x
(i) Rewrite g ( x ) as a single logarithm base 10 without negative exponents in any part of the expression. Your
result should be of the form log10 ( expression ) .

(ii) Rewrite h ( x ) as an expression in which cos x appears once and no other trigonometric functions are involved.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x ) = l 0 x ×103 - 10

(
k ( x ) = 2 cos -1 - 4 x )
(i) Solve j ( x ) = 10 for values of x in the domain of j.
5p
(ii) Solve k ( x ) = for values of x in the domain of k .
3
(C) The function m is given by
m ( x ) = 3sin 2 x + cos2 x - sin x.

Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of 2.

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model C

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for which
f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è ø
2

• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

g ( x ) = 2arccos x
h ( x ) = 2 + 3ln x.
4p
(i) Solve g ( x ) = for values of x in the domain of g .
3
(ii) Solve h ( x ) = -5 for values of x in the domain of h.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x) =
( cot x )( sin x )
sin 2 x - 1

k ( x) =
(9 ) × 3
x+4 4 x -1

.
3x
(i) Rewrite j ( x ) as an expression involving sec x and no other trigonometric functions.
(ii) Rewrite k ( x ) as an expression of the form 3( ax+b) , where a and b are constants.

(C) The function m is given by

m ( x ) = 2ln x - ln ( 5x - 6 ) .

Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of 0.

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model D

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for which
f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

g ( x ) = 3(
2 x)
× 3(
x + 4)

h ( x ) = 2 tan 2 x - 1.
(i) Solve g ( x ) = 27 for values of x in the domain of g .
(ii) Solve h ( x ) = 5 for values of x in the interval [ 0, 2p ) .

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x ) = 2log10 ( x + 3) - log10 x - log10 3

k ( x) =
( tan x ) ( cot x ) .
2

csc x
(i) Rewrite j ( x ) as a single logarithm base 10 without negative exponents in any part of the expression. Your
result should be of the form log10 ( expression ) .
(ii) Rewrite k ( x ) as a fraction involving sec x and no other trigonometric functions.
(C) The function m is given by
2( 5 x + 3)
m ( x) = .
( )
3
2(
x - 2)

1
Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of .
16

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

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 FRQ4 Task Model E

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent
2 3

x2
forms.

• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

g ( x) =
(e )5 2x
× e ( x + 3)
e4
( )
h ( x ) = 1 - sec2 x ( tan x ) .

(i) Rewrite g ( x ) as an expression of the form e( ax+b) , where a and b are constants.
(ii) Rewrite h ( x ) as an expression involving tan x and no other trigonometric functions.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x ) = log2 ( x + 5) + log 2 ( x - 2 )
k ( x ) = 2 ( sin x )( cos x ) + sin x.

(i) Solve j ( x ) = 3 for values of x in the domain of j.

(ii) Solve k ( x ) = 0 for values of x in the interval [ 0, 2p ) .

(C) The function m is given by

m ( x ) = ( ln ( 2 x ) ) - 4 × ln ( 2 x ) .
2

Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of -3.

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model F

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent
2 3

x2
forms.

• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

8x × 8( 2 x )
g ( x) =
85
h ( x ) = log 4 x + log 4 5.
(i) Solve g ( x ) = 1 for values of x in the domain of g .
(ii) Solve h ( x ) = 2 for values of x in the domain of h.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x) =
( tan x )(sec x )
2 2

csc x
k ( x ) = sin ( 2 x ) × sin x.
(i) Rewrite j ( x ) as a fraction involving powers of sin x and no other trigonometric functions.
(ii) Rewrite k ( x ) as an expression involving cos x and no other trigonometric functions.

(C) The function m is given by

æ pö æ pö
m ( x ) = cos ç x + ÷ - sin ç x + ÷ .
è 3ø è 6ø
3
Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of .
2

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model G

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for which
f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

g ( x ) = 6ln ( x - 1) - ln ( x + 3)
h ( x ) = ( sin 2 x )( tan 2 x ) .
(i) Rewrite g ( x ) as a single natural logarithm without negative exponents in any part of the expression. Your
result should be of the form ln ( expression ) .
(ii) Rewrite h ( x ) as an expression in which sin x appears once and no other trigonometric functions are involved.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x) =
(3 ) x 2
× 31 5
3-1
arcsin (p x - 2 )
k ( x) = .
6
(i) Solve j ( x ) = 32 5 for values of x in the domain of j.
p
(ii) Solve k ( x ) = for values of x in the domain of k .
12
(C) The function m is given by
1
m ( x ) = log 7 x - log 7 ( 2 x + 8 )
2
Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of 0.

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater

 FRQ4 Task Model H

NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED
4. Directions:
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for which
f ( x ) is a real number. Angle measures for trigonometric functions are assumed to be in radians.

• Solutions to equations must be real numbers. Determine the exact value of any expression that can be obtained
æp ö
÷ , and sin (1) can be evaluated without a calculator.
-1
without a calculator. For example, log 2 8, cos ç
è2ø
• Unless otherwise specified, combine terms using algebraic methods and rules for exponents and logarithms,
x5
where applicable. For example, 2 x + 3x, 5 × 5 , , and ln 3 + ln 5 should be rewritten in equivalent forms.
2 3

x2
• For each part of the question, show the work that leads to your answers.

(A) The functions g and h are given by

æ pö
g ( x ) = 2sec ç x - ÷
è 3ø
h ( x ) = log3 ( x + 2) - log3 ( x + 1) .
(i) Solve g ( x ) = -4 for values of x in the interval [ 0, 2p ].
(ii) Solve h ( x ) = 1 for values of x in the domain of h.

(B) The functions j and k are given by

j ( x ) = tan x + cot x
1
k ( x ) = 3ln x - ln ( x + 4 ) + ln ( 2 x - 1) .
2
(i) Rewrite j ( x ) as a product involving sec x and csc x and no other trigonometric functions.
(ii) Rewrite k ( x ) as a single natural logarithm without negative exponents in any part of the expression. Your
result should be of the form ln ( expression ) .

(C) The function m is given by

m ( x ) = ( sin x + cos x ) .
2

1
Find all input values in the domain of m that yield an output value of .
2

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet.
Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

STOP
END OF EXAM

FRQ4 Task Models AP Precalculus Exam Review Created by Bryan Passwater