2026 AMC 12A Problems & Solutions: Answer Key + PDF Download

Well done on finishing the 2026 AMC 12A! You’ve worked hard to get here. Let’s check your answers and revisit the questions you found tricky.

Below, you’ll find the answer key, free paper and solutions PDFs, and practice resources to help you review. When you’re ready, we’ll also help you explore what comes next for AMC 12 or AIME preparation.

Here’s what you’ll find on this page:

• Check the 2026 AMC 12A answer key.
• Download the 2026 AMC 12A paper and detailed solutions PDFs for free.
• Watch Coach Gavin’s step-by-step video solution for Problem 12.
• Download the AMC 12 & AIME Resource Pack, including a guide and practice problems.
• Join our November 17 post-exam planning webinar for guidance on what to study next.

Let’s start by checking your answers.

2026 AMC 12A Answer Key

Once you’ve checked your answers, choose a few questions you’d like to understand better. The paper and detailed solutions below will help you work through them.

Download the 2026 AMC 12A Paper & Solutions PDF

Download the full exam paper and both sets of solutions to review all 25 problems. Start with the questions you found challenging, and follow the reasoning behind each step.

If you’d like a teacher to walk you through one of the more unusual questions, take a closer look at Problem 12 with Coach Gavin.

2026 AMC 12A Problem 12 Video Solution

Did Problem 12 leave you wondering where to start? This unconventional question is worth another look. Watch Coach Gavin work through it step by step and explain the reasoning behind the solution.

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After watching, try the problem again without looking at the explanation. Being able to work through it independently will help you see what you’ve learned—and what still needs practice.

Now that you’ve reviewed the exam, let’s look at your next learning step.

What’s the Next Step After the 2026 AMC 12A?

Your next step depends on your result, current understanding, and competition goals. Whether you’re moving on to AIME or continuing your AMC 12 preparation, start by identifying what you’re ready to tackle next.

Qualified for AIME?

If you scored 85 or above, congratulations on meeting the AMC 12 score requirement for AIME!

As you begin preparing, use our 2027 AIME guide to understand the exam format, requirements, and topics to study. Then try some AIME problems to see which ideas you can apply confidently and where you need more support.

Download the Free Post-Exam Resource Pack (2026 Nov Just Updated )

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2027 AIME! As you begin preparing, your progress in Algebra 2 can help you decide what to study first.

If you haven’t started Algebra 2 or are still studying it, some AIME problems may involve material you haven’t covered yet. Check whether you have studied logarithms, complex numbers, and trigonometry. Any unfamiliar topics will need attention alongside your competition practice.

If you have already studied these topics, focus on using them in longer solutions. For example, you may need to combine divisibility rules with counting, connect several geometry theorems, or rewrite a recurrence before you can calculate the requested answer.

Our free AMC 10 & AMC 12 Post-Exam Resource Pack brings together exam review, AIME preparation guides, and additional practice to help you choose where to begin.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 2026 AMC 10 & AMC 12 papers and solutions to review missed questions and understand the methods behind the answers.
• From AMC 10 to AIME Guide to distinguish topics you may need to learn from familiar topics that require deeper study.
• From AMC 12 to AIME Guide to compare the knowledge and problem-solving depth expected on the two exams.
• AIME practice problems to work on applying and connecting ideas.
• AMC 10 practice problems to revisit topics that need more practice.

Both guides include selected official AIME problems, hints, complete worked solutions, and a learning checklist. For each example, read the foundation first, try the problem independently, then use the hints and solution to review your approach.

Start with your 2026 paper and solutions to identify where you struggled. Then use the guide that matches your AMC background to decide whether to learn a topic, review it, or practice applying it in more demanding problems.

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If your longer-term goal is a national math Olympiad, explore our USAMO and USAJMO guide for an introduction to these competitions. Your current AIME practice can help you decide what further preparation you may need.

Didn’t Qualify for AIME This Time?

If your result wasn’t what you hoped for, start with the questions you missed. Were you unfamiliar with the topic, unsure which method to use, or running short on time? Each calls for a different kind of practice.

If you’d benefit from structured learning, Think Academy’s AMC 12 long term course develops the algebra, trigonometry, and other advanced topics used in AMC 12 problems.

Area	What You’ll Study
Functions and Algebra	Function graphs, composite and inverse functions, polynomial roots, and inequalities.
Equations and Sequences	Radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations, plus sequences, recurrence relations, and the binomial theorem.
Trigonometry	The unit circle, trigonometric graphs and identities, equations, and applications of the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.
Complex Numbers	Polar form, De Moivre’s theorem, and roots of unity.
Coordinate Geometry	Conic sections and basic vector methods.

The course finishes with a comprehensive review that combines these topics in foundational and mid-level AMC 12 problems, with attention to calculation accuracy and checking conditions.

These topics can also strengthen your foundation for future AIME preparation. Start with the areas you haven’t learned or can’t yet use confidently.

Not sure where to begin? Take our AMC 12 evaluation as a starting point for exploring a suitable course.

For guidance on how to fit your learning priorities into a study plan, join the post-exam webinar below.

Join the Post-Exam Webinar: Plan Your Next Step

Join our AMC 10 Post-Exam Webinar on November 17. The session also covers AIME preparation, so AMC 12 students and families are welcome to join for guidance on what to study next.

We’ll help you think through how to:

• Choose between focused AIME preparation and longer-term AMC 12 study.
• Set practical goals for your next competition.
• Balance course learning with independent practice.

Have your score or estimated score, current math course, and main difficulties from the exam ready. These details will help you apply the session’s guidance to your own preparation.

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026

5:00–6:00 PM PT (Chinese Session)

6:30–7:30 PM PT (English Session)

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