2026 AMC 10A Problems & Solutions: Answer Key + PDF Download

Congratulations on completing the 2026 AMC 10A! We’re proud of the hard work you’ve put into preparing. Ready to check your answers and work through the solutions?

We’ve gathered the resources below to help you review the exam, learn from challenging questions, and plan your next step.

Here’s what you’ll find on this page:

• 2026 AMC 10A exam analysis and highlights.
• Download the 2026 AMC 10A paper and detailed solutions PDF for free.
• Download the AMC10 & AIME resource pack, including a guide and practice problems, to start preparing after AMC 10A.
• Video solutions for two tricky and challenging questions.
• Join our post-exam planning webinar to learn what to do next.
• Browse 2025–2023 AMC 10A problems with step-by-step solutions for more practice.

2026 AMC 10A Answer Key

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2026 AMC 10A Analysis & Highlights

Think Academy’s Dennis and Yichen are experienced competition coaches who have taught many AMC 10 and AIME students. After reviewing the 2026 AMC 10A, they shared their observations on the paper and what students can learn from it.

Overall Difficulty and Topic Distribution

Both coaches found the overall difficulty similar to last year’s AMC 10A and close to Think Academy’s mock exams.

• Many questions had a clear starting point, especially in the first 10 problems. Students who knew the relevant concepts could often recognize which method to try.
• The topic distribution was also familiar. Algebra made up the largest share, while the other main topics were more evenly represented, with no major shift from previous years. For previous years’ comparison, check our 2025 AMC 10A topic analysis here.

Problem Range	Key Features
Questions 1–10	Mostly straightforward applications of familiar concepts and methods. Students with a solid foundation could usually find a clear way to begin.
Questions 11–20	Some required multiple steps or combined ideas from different topics, but the solution paths generally remained clear.
Questions 21–25	Challenging, but less difficult than the toughest final problems on some past papers. Trying specific cases and looking for patterns could help students find a starting point.

Shorter Questions and Fewer Traps

The coaches noted shorter question statements and fewer deliberately misleading answer choices. The emphasis appeared to be on whether students understood the concepts and could apply the right methods.

They described the style as “straightforward, but not formulaic”. Familiar ideas sometimes appeared in fresh formats, giving students a chance to apply what they had learned. In the coaches’ view, this fits AMC 10’s role as an entry point to competition math, where thoughtful preparation can help more students succeed.

A Fixed AIME Qualification Score

With the AIME qualification score fixed at 100, both coaches felt students had a clearer, fairer target. Looking back at this paper, they believed well-prepared students had a realistic chance of reaching that score primarily through Questions 1–20. The final five problems also offered possible starting points and opportunities to earn additional points.

💬 Did you feel the same way about this year’s AMC 10A? Our coaches highlighted two problems worth revisiting: Question 8, which trips up many students, and Question 25, the hardest problem on the test. Watch their step-by-step video solutions at the end of this article.

Download the 2026 AMC 10A Paper & Solutions PDF

Download the paper and detailed solutions to check your answers and revisit the questions you’d like to review.

After reading a solution, try the problem again on your own. If you scored 100 or above, congratulations on qualifying for AIME!

If you prefer to practice independently, start with our AIME Resource Pack below.

What’s the Next Step After 2026 AMC 10?

Your next step depends on your grade, AIME qualification status, and Algebra 2 progress. Start with the paths below to find the pathway that matches your situation. We’ll explain each option in more detail afterward.

Below, we’ll look at what each pathway involves and how to choose based on your current preparation.

Not Qualify for AIME

If you didn’t qualify for AIME this time, here’s what to consider next based on your grade.

Grade 9 and Below: Not Qualify for AIME

Prepare for another AMC 10 attempt next year. Start with this year’s paper to identify the concepts, problem-solving methods, and timing issues that need attention.The goal is to turn those findings into focused practice, giving you a stronger foundation for the next attempt.

Grade 10: Not Qualify for AIME

Begin preparing for AMC 12 through a long-term course. Use the time before the next year AMC 12 competition to study the additional material, strengthen problem-solving skills, and work toward AIME qualification. Your AMC 10A performance can help identify where that preparation should begin.

For students who qualify, we’ve prepared resources to help you get started.

Qualified for AIME

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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Choose Your AIME Preparation Based on Algebra 2 Progress

For students aiming for 7 or more points on AIME, we recommend completing Algebra 2 and becoming confident applying that material to competition problems. This foundation helps determine whether you are ready for focused AIME sprint preparation or would benefit from longer-term study first.

Algebra 2 Progress	Recommended Next Step
You have completed Algebra 2 and is ready for focused AIME preparation.	Consider an AIME Sprint Class led by our experienced competition coaches.
You have not completed Algebra 2.	You can still try AIME this season. Also consider a long-term AMC 12 course to build the foundation for qualifying again next year and working toward an AIME score of 7 or more.

To turn these options into a plan for you, join our November 17 post-exam planning webinar. We’ll explain how to choose a suitable course, set learning priorities, and arrange preparation around your current progress.

2026 AMC 10A Post-Exam Webinar: Plan Your Next Step

Join our AMC 10 Post-Exam Webinar: What’s the Best Next Step for you?

Whether this was your first AMC 10 or you’re working toward a higher AIME score, we’ll help you consider your options and build a plan around your current preparation.

• Choose the next competition goal based on your grade and current preparation.
• Identify the mathematical foundation to strengthen, including Algebra 2 progress for students preparing for AIME.
• Decide between focused AIME sprint preparation and longer-term AMC 10 or AMC 12 study.
• Arrange course learning and independent practice around the next competition milestone.

Before the session, have your score or estimated score, current math course, and main difficulties from the exam ready. These details will help you apply the recommendations to yourself.

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026

5:00–6:00 PM PT (Chinese Session)

6:30–7:30 PM PT (English Session)

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Video Solutions for Challenging Problems

2026 AMC 10A Problem 8 with Coach Yichen

Both the distance and time are rounded in this speed problem. Watch Coach Yichen explain why that matters and how to use the possible values to choose the correct speed limit.

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2026 AMC 10A Problem 25 with Coach Dennis

Not sure where to start with the final problem? Coach Dennis walks you through how to organize the information, set up equations, and work toward the solution step by step.

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More AMC 10 Problems & Solutions: 2025–2023

For more AMC 10 practice, choose a past AMC 10 problem below and work through it before opening the solution. Then compare your approach with the explanation and make a note of any method you want to use again.

The individual solution blogs are organized by year and problem number, so you can return to a particular question whenever you need it.

Exam	Individual Problem Solutions
2025 AMC 10A Problems & Solutions	2025 AMC 10A Problems 25 2025 AMC 10A Problems 24 2025 AMC 10A Problems 23 2025 AMC 10A Problems 22 2025 AMC 10A Problems 21
2025 AMC 10B Problems & Solutions	2025 AMC 10B Problems 25 2025 AMC 10B Problems 24 2025 AMC 10B Problems 23 2025 AMC 10B Problems 22 2025 AMC 10B Problems 21
2024 AMC 10A Problems & Solutions	2024 AMC 10A Problems 25 2024 AMC 10A Problems 24 2024 AMC 10A Problems 23 2024 AMC 10A Problems 22 2024 AMC 10A Problems 21
2024 AMC 10B Problems & Solutions	2024 AMC 10B Problems 25 2024 AMC 10B Problems 24 2024 AMC 10B Problems 23 2024 AMC 10B Problems 22 2024 AMC 10B Problems 21
2023 AMC 10A Problems & Solutions	2023 AMC 10A Problems 25 2023 AMC 10A Problems 24 2023 AMC 10A Problems 23 2023 AMC 10A Problems 22 2023 AMC 10A Problems 21
2023 AMC 10B Problems & Solutions	2023 AMC 10B Problems 25 2023 AMC 10B Problems 24 2023 AMC 10B Problems 23 2023 AMC 10B Problems 22 2023 AMC 10B Problems 21

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