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2019 Year 9 Common Task 1
2019 Year 9 Common Task 1
2019
Stage 5 Mathematics
General Instructions
• Working time – 90 minutes. Total marks (92)
• Write using black pen. • Attempt all questions.
• NESA-approved calculators may be used. • Marks for each question are
• All necessary working should be shown in every indicated.
question.
• Answer in the space provided.
Linear Relationships
MA5.1-6NA determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships
MA5.2-9NA uses the gradient-intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships (12)
MA5.3-8NA uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies standard
forms of the equation of a straight line
Length, Area, Surface Area and Volume
MA5.1-8MG – calculates the areas of composite shapes, and the surface areas of rectangular and triangular
prisms
MA5.2-11MG – calculates the surface areas of right prisms, cylinders and related composite solids
MA5.3-13MG – applies formulas to find the surface areas of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related
(21)
composite solids
MA5.2-12MG – applies formulas to calculate the volumes of composite solids composed of right prisms and
cylinders
MA5.3-13MG – applies formulas to find the volumes of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related
composites solids
Right Trigonometry
MA5.1-10MG applies trigonometry, given diagrams, to solve problems, including problems involving angles of
(18)
elevation and depression
MA5.2-13MG applies trigonometry to solve problems, including problems involving bearings
Algebra: expressions, equations, inequalities, quadratic expressions and algebraic fractions
MA5.2-8NA solves linear and simple quadratic equations, linear inequalities and linear simultaneous equations, (28)
rearranges literal equations
Working Mathematically
MA5.1-1WM – uses appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols in mathematical contexts
MA5.2-2WM – interprets mathematical or real-life situations, systematically applying appropriate strategies to (13)
solve problems
MA5.2-3WM – constructs arguments to prove and justify results
Total (92)
Section 1: Linear Relationships (12 Marks)
x -1 0 1 2 3 4
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b) Draw the graph of this line on the grid provided
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c) Give the co-ordinates of the x intercept
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d) Show, algebraically, that the point (6, 7) lies on
this line
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(i) perpendicular to =
y 2 x − 5 passing through (ii) parallel to =
y 2 x − 5 passing through the
the origin? point (-1, 2)?
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y -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
(2, 4)
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Section 2: Surface Area and Volume (21 Marks)
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12 m
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3. ABCD is a rhombus with side length of 5 cm. Its diagonals intersect at E and EC = 3 cm. 2
Eddie calculates the area of ABCD to be 48 cm2.
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A D
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4. Find the surface area, correct to the nearest m , of :
a) a rectangular prism with length = 15 ⋅ 3m breadth = 9 ⋅ 4 m and height = 8 ⋅ 2 m
2
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b) a pyramid with a slant height of 1 ⋅ 6 m and square base with side length of 1 ⋅ 3m 2
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5. The prism shown has a uniform cross-section with an area of 10 cm 2
and a height of 14 cm .
2
a) Shade the cross-section and label the height on the diagram clearly 1
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2
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2m
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7. Perfect Pools makes rectangular pools with a trapezoidal cross-section and each pool is made to a
specified width of 4 metres, depth of 1m at the shallow end and 2m at the deep end but customers
decide the length l of the pool (see the diagram). 1
b) Find the volume of the pool if a customer wants the pool to be 7 metres long
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Section 3: Algebra (28 Marks)
1. Simplify:
1
a) 3 x 2 y + 5 xy 2 − 2 y x 2 =
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b) 36 m 2 n ÷ 9 m n 2 =_____________________________ 1
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2. Expand:
1
a) −5(2a − 3) = _________________________
1
b) 3m (m + 2n) =_________________________
= ___________________________
2
b) 2(1 − 4 x) + 3(3 x + 4) =_____________________________
= _____________________________
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1
y
c) −7 =− 12 d) 3 x + 4 = 6 x + 31
3
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e) 6( x + 3) + 3(2 x − 4) =
10 f) 2 y 2 − 32 =
0
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5. Solve the inequality and graph the solution on the number line
3 − 4 x ≤19 2
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f
6. In optics the formula M = is used where
f −d
1
M is magnification, f is the focal length and d is the distance from lens.
a) Find M if f = 10 and d = 8
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b) ( y + 5) 2 = ____________________________
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Section 4: Trigonometry (18 Marks)
b)
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2
5⋅8 m
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y _________________________________________
c) ___________________________________
24°
2
3 ⋅ 22 mm _______________________________________
x
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a) _______________________________
1
7 ⋅5
θ ___________________________________
12 ⋅1
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5
b) If sin θ = ____________________________________
7 1
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3. A rescue aircraft tows a tired swimmer to shore. The tow line is 120m long. If the angle of elevation
from the swimmer to the aircraft is 46 ⋅ 5 ° , when the aircraft is directly above the shoreline, how far
is the swimmer from the shore? (Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place)
2
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shore _______________________________________________
4. In the diagram, A is due West of C. What is the true bearing of: 2
B
a) B from A _______________________ N
b) C from B? _______________________
55° 65°
A C
his direction walking 7 km on a bearing of 270 ° . Complete the representation of Max’s walk by
1
filling the two boxes in the diagram.
a) Determine how far south Max is from his original position, the campsite.
N 2
( Answer to the nearest kilometre)
campsite
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15 km
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Section 5: Working Mathematically (13 Mark)
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2. Leaky Plumbers charge an $80 call out fee for coming to your home to check a leak, then $90
per hour for the time the plumber spends fixing it. If h is the number of hours it takes to fix
the leak and C is the cost:
a) Write an equation to link C and h _________________________________
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c) Another plumbing company, Top Taps, charges $120 call out fee and then $80 per hour.
Use simultaneous equations to find how many hours of service would make their costs equal?
2
State this cost.
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3 p 5 p2
3. Make q the subject of the formula − =
4 q 3q
2
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4. A solid gold block in the shape of a cube, with side length, π cm is melted down to make
cylinders of radius 10 π cm and height of 12 ⋅ 5cm . How many complete cylinders can be made?
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P
5. 63°
d
W
49°
R Q
105 m
From the rooftop, P, of his apartment block, Peter observes the community garden in the courtyard, Q,
at an angle of depression of 63° . From his apartment window, W, the angle of depression is 49° .
The community garden is 105 m from the apartment block.
Find the vertical distance, PW, between the rooftop and Peter’s apartment window.
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