Mathematics Trials Paper

Section A Section B
2
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 13Q5
September
Q6 Q7 2019
Q8 (Session
Q9 Q10 Q111) Q12 Q13 Q14 Total

TIME: 3 hours TOTAL: 150 marks

18 12 8 12 17 6 6 4 12 9 13 13 13 7 150
Examiner: Mrs
79 A Gunning
Marks Moderator: 71
Miss M Eastes
Marks
NAME
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

 This question paper consists of 24 pages, and a two page information sheet.
 Please check that your question paper is complete.
 Answer all questions on this question paper
 Read and answer all questions carefully.
 It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
 All necessary working which you have used in determining your answers must be
clearly shown. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
 Approved non-programmable calculators may be used except where otherwise
stated. Where necessary give answers correct to 1 decimal place unless
otherwise stated.
 Ensure that your calculator is in DEGREE mode.
 Diagrams have not been drawn to scale.
 Give reasons for all statements used in Geometry.

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SECTION A – 79 marks

QUESTION 1 [18]
In the diagram below, L , N ( 3 ; 6 ) and P(a; 0) are the three vertices of ∆ LNP .
The line PK is the perpendicular bisector of the line NL at K (−1 ;−2 ) .
The angle of inclination of NL is θand the angle of inclination of NP is α .
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N (3 ; 6)
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P α θ
(a ; 0) x
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K (−1 ;−2 )

(a) Determine the gradient of NL.

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(b) Calculate the co-ordinates of L.

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(c) If P(a; 0), determine the value of a .

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(d) Determine the size of P ^

N O ie β

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(e) Determine the area of ∆ LNP .

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QUESTION 2 [12]
A study was done on the amount of rainfall (in mm) that fell over the last 12 months in a farming
region in KZN. The results are shown in the table below:

13 11 12 5 3 6 7 7 1 2 10
Rainfal 70
8 5 0 8 0 0 5 2 8 4 0
l (mm)

(a) Determine the mean rainfall recorded over the 12 month period.
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(b) Determine the standard deviation.

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(c) Determine the interval of the rainfall within one standard deviation of the mean.

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(d) Determine the percentage of months that fall within one standard deviation of the mean.

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(e) If rainfall of 30mm was recorded during the 13th month, without performing any calculations,

explain what effect this would have on the mean and standard deviation and why?

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QUESTION 3 [8]
In the diagram, PR is a diameter going through centre O.
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P2=40 °

40 °

Determine the sizes of the following angles, giving reasons for your answers.

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(b) O

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(c) Q

^1
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QUESTION 4 [12]

A survey conducted on the monthly petrol consumption, in litres, for a group of 38 Ashton College
matric parents, yielded the following results:

(a) Complete the cumulative frequency column in the table above. (2)

(b) Draw an ogive curve (a cumulative frequency curve) on the grid below. (4)

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(c) From your ogive, determine an estimate for the median monthly petrol consumption.
Show clearly on your ogive where you reading is taken from.
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(d) Determine an estimate for the mean monthly petrol consumption from the results
in the table.
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(e) Based on your answers from question (c) and (d) above, choose the correct box-and-whisker
diagram that represents this data, and give a brief explanation why? (2)

Circle the letter of the correct diagram.

A.

B.

C.

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QUESTION 5 [17]
(a) In the diagram below, the circle centred at M ( 4 ; 2 ) passes through B(9 ; 4) and cuts the x-axis

at A and D. The diameter AMB is drawn and BC is a tangent to the circle.

(1) Determine the equation of the circle in the form ( x−a )2+ ( y−b )2=r 2

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 (2) Show that the co-ordinates of C, the point where the tangent at B intersects the x axis is

C ( 535 ; 0)
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(b) Two circles are given:

Circle A: ( x +2 )2+ ( y−4 )2=25

2 2
Circle B: x + y −10 x+ 2 y +17=0

Show that the circles, A and B, will not intersect each other.

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QUESTION 6 [6]
The graphs, g ( x )=sin ax and f ( x )=cos ⁡( x−b) where x ∈ [ −135° ; 225 ° ] , are drawn below.

(a) Write down the values for a and b .

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(b) Write the new equation of f (x) if it is shifted 15 ° to the left.

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g(x)
≥ 0.
(c) Determine the values of x for which
f (x)
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QUESTION 7 [6]
Simplify to a single term:

sin ( 450 °−x ) . tan ( x−180 ° ) .2 sin 23 °cos 23°

cos 44 ° . sin (−x )

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SECTION B – [71 marks ]

QUESTION 8 [4]
If cos 428 °= p , then without the use of a calculator, determine the value of the following in terms
of p .

(a) cos 68 °
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(b) sin 75 ° cos 53° −cos 75 ° sin53 °

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QUESTION 9 [12]

cosx−cos 2 x +2 1+cosx
(a) Prove that =
3 sinx−sin 2 x sinx

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(b) Determine the general solution for θ given
2
7 sinθ−2 cos θ+5=0
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QUESTION 10 [9]

In the diagram, AB is a chord of the circle with centre O. M is the midpoint of AB. MO is produced
PM 5
to P, where P is a point on the circle. OM =x units, AB=20 units and = .
OM 2

Give reasons where necessary.

(a) Write down the length of MB.

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3x
(b) Show that OP= units.
2

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(c) Calculate the value of x . Leave your answer in the simplest surd form.
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QUESTION 11 [13]

(a) Complete the proof of the theorem below which states that a line drawn parallel to one side of

a triangle will divide the other two sides in proportion.

Given: ∆ ABC with DE // BC

RTP: ______________________________________________________________

Construction: _________________________________________________________

∆ ADE … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
Proof: = =
∆ BDE … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .

∆ ADE … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
= =
∆ CDE … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .

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 AD 3
(b) In Δ ABC , HG /¿ AC , ED /¿ BC , = ∧BG=2GC
DC 2

If AB=15cm, determine, giving reasons where necessary:

(1) The length of AE.

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(2) The length of AH.

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(3) The value of
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QUESTION 12 [13]

In the diagram, BC is a diameter of the circle. The tangent at point D on the circle meets CB
produced at A. CD is produced to E such that EA ⊥ AC. BD is joined. Give reasons where
necessary.

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Let C=x

(a) Give a reason why:

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(b) Prove that:

(1) AD = AE

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 (2) △ ADB /¿/ △ ACD

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(c) It is further given that BC=2 AB=2 r .

Prove that AD 2=3 r 2

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Question 13 [13]

JM is a vertical tower and points K and L are in the same horizontal plane as point M, the foot of the

tower. M J^ L=x ; , K ^ ^ L=2 x and JL=2 units.

M L=90 °+ x ; M K

(a) Write ML in terms of x

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(b) Show that KL=1

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(c) Show that MK =2 cos 2 x−1

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QUESTION 14 [7]

Without the use of a calculator, determine the values of ∝and β if:

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 sin(∝−β ¿= 2

 sin(∝+ β ¿=−1
 ∝ and β are both positive
 sin ∝<0
 β <90 °

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