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GRADE 10

MATHEMATICS

WEEKLY TEST

12 APRIL 2024

TOTAL MARKS: 30

DURATION: 36 MINUTES

This question paper consists of 5 pages including the cover page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of THREE questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers.

5. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-

graphical), unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Determine the product of the following expressions:

1.1.1 (2𝑟 + 𝑝)(4𝑟 2 − 2𝑟𝑝 + 𝑝2 ) (2)

1.1.2 √5 √5
(𝑎 + 𝑥
) (𝑎 − 𝑥 )
𝑎 𝑎 (2)

1.2 If 3𝑥−𝑦−1 = 1 , show that 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 (1)

1.3 Solve for 𝑥:

1.3.1 8𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 − 15 = 0 (2)

1.3.2 (𝑥 − 1)(𝑦 + 3) = 0

1.3.2 a) If 𝑦 = −3 (1)

1.3.2 b) If 𝑦 = 4 (1)

1.4 Solve for 𝑡: −8 ≤ −2𝑡 < 18 (2)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 The diagram below represents point P on a Cartesian plane, OP = 𝑟 units.

sin 𝜃
Determine in term terms of 𝑥, 𝑦 and/or 𝑟.
cos 𝜃 (3)

2.2 Use the figure below to write down the following ratios:

𝛼 𝛽
K L M

2.2.1 sin 𝛼 (1)

2.2.2 cot 𝛽 (1)

2.3 Simplify the following WITHOUT the use of a calculator:

cos 30°
cosec 60° (3)

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Give acceptable reasons for your statements in question 3.

QUESTION 3

3.1 In the diagram below, AB and DC are two parallel lines cut by two transversal
lines at X, Y and Z respectively.

3.1.1 Determine giving reasons, the value of x in the diagram. (6)

3.1.2 Name one pair of co-interior angles. (1)
3.1.3 Name one pair of alternate angles. (1)
3.1.4 Complete: If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then the
co-interior angles are .......……. (1)
3.1.5 Complete: The size of angle 𝑋𝑌̂𝐷 =…………., Reason …………….. (2)
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TOTAL: 30 MARKS

“No human investigation can be called real science if it cannot be demonstrated

mathematically.” – Leonardo da Vinci

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