Surprisingly, the Precalculus contest this year is definitely calculator heavy. Some questions that definitely require calculator assistance include #12, #15, and #18. Question 15 tests students if they know how to write recursive formulas while Question 18 tests students if they know how to setup a procedure to solve a problem. Overall, a takeaway from this year is that your calculator is your best friend. Learn to use it well and effectively.
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Question 15: 0:11
Question 17: 3:37
Question 18: 5:47