{"id":2390,"date":"2022-01-25T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T17:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/?p=2390"},"modified":"2022-01-25T09:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T17:31:54","slug":"2022-amc-8-answer-key-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/2022-amc-8-answer-key-released\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 AMC 8 Answer Key Released"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Over the past week, thousands of middle school students participated in this year&#8217;s AMC 8 Competition. Whether you took the AMC 8 at school or online, we hope it went well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last day of testing was January 24th, so now the problems can be discussed! See below for an answer key for the 2022 questions as well as the concepts tested on each problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><div style=\"width: 50%; min-width: 20em\"><div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">geometry: areas and grids<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: operations and functions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>E<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">number theory: factors and counting<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>E<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">geometry: symmetry and reflections<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: word problems and careful thinking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: averages, ratios, and arithmetic sequences<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: unit conversions and rates<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>8<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: fractions and patterns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: differences, averages, and patterns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>E<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: motion, graphs, and slopes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>11<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: sequences and patterns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>12<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">counting and probability: probability with digits and perfect squares<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>13<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: careful thinking, equations, and patterns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"width: 50%; min-width: 20em\"><div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>14<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">counting and probability: arranging letters and putting letters into spaces<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>15<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: ratios and slopes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: averages and sums<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>17<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">number theory: units digits and careful thinking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>18<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">geometry: coordinates, rectangles, areas, and midpoints<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>19<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: medians and statistics<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>20<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">arithmetic: sums, equations, and logical thinking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>21<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: fractions, percentages, and ratios<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>22<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">algebra: motions, rates, and tables<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>23<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">counting and probability: cases and symmetry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>24<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">geometry: volumes, prisms, and nets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;  align-items: top;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: right; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>25<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.2em 0.2em; min-width: 3em;\"><strong>E<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.2em 0.5em;\">counting and probability: cases and careful thinking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want full solutions?<\/strong> Dr. Wang reviews all 25 questions in his <a href=\"https:\/\/classes.areteem.org\/course\/index.php?categoryid=92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">review video available for purchase by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s AMC 8 problems are available on the <a aria-label=\"ZIML site by clicking here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ziml.areteem.org\/ziml\/practicecontests.php?p=AMC8\" target=\"_blank\">ZIML site by clicking here<\/a> (either as a Mock Exam or PDF). While you&#8217;re there, check out the Daily Magic Spells and Monthly Contests for extra practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AMC 8 exam is administered by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). For general information about the AMC 8, <a href=\"https:\/\/areteem.org\/blog\/amc-8-all-you-need-to-know\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answers to the January 2022 AMC 8 Exam are available now. 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