MATEMÁTICA

First Assessment - Grade 10

Fourth bimester

Nombre: Fecha:

1.

2. [Maximum mark: 5 ].

The diagram shows a vertical pole PQ, which is supported by two wires fixed to the
horizontal ground at A and B.
P

36 B
30
Q 70
3. A

BQ = 40 m
PB̂Q = 36°
BÂQ = 70°
AB̂Q = 30°

Find

(a) the height of the pole, PQ; [2]

(b)the distance between A and B. [3]

 3. [Maximum mark: 5 ].

4. [Maximum mark: 6 ].

5. [Maximum mark: 7 ]

Consider 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑒 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 4𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑥 , for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝜋.

(a) Make the 𝑔 -diagram indicating important points [3]
(b) Solve 𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) [2]
(c) Write the set of values of x such that :

𝑓 (𝑥 ) < 𝑔(𝑥) [2]

6. [ Maximum mark: 7 ].

The quadratic equation 𝑘𝑥 2 + (𝑘 − 3)𝑥 + 1 = 0 has two equal real roots.

(a) Find the possible values of 𝑘. [5]

(b) Write the values of 𝑘 for which 𝑥 2 + (𝑘 − 3)𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has two roots
real equal. [2]

7. [ Maximum mark: 7 ].

6
𝑥 𝑎2
In the expansion of ( + ) , where 𝑎 ∈ ℤ , the constant term is equal to 1280.
𝑎 𝑥

Find a.
8. [ Maximum mark: 6 ].
9. [ Maximum mark: 15 ]

ABCDE is a straight pyramid that is solid and made of glass.

The base of the pyramid is a square with side 5cm and center at O.

The height of the pyramid is 7cm.

(a) Find the volume of the pyramid. [1]

(b) Find the length of the lateral edge of the pyramid, giving its

answer rounded to four significant figures. [3]

(c) Find the angle formed by edge ED and the base of the pyramid. [3]

(d) Calculate the value of the angle AED. [4]

(f) Find the total area of the pyramid. [4]

10. [ Maximum mark: 14 ]