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QUESTION 1
AB= 𝐴𝐶 = 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
AD= 𝐷𝐶 = 𝑏 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
𝐵̂ = 𝜃.
a a
b
𝜃
B C
D b
1.1 ̂ C in terms of 𝜃.
Determine, without reasons, the size of A𝐷 (2)
𝑎2
cos 2𝜃 = −1
2𝑏 2
(4)
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QUESTION 2
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QUESTION 3
1
f
-90° -75° - 60° -45° -30° -15° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° x
-1
-2
3.2 Sketch the graph of g ( x) cos(x 15) for x [ 90 ; 90 ] on the
3.3 Solve the equation: sin 2 x cos(x 15) for x [ 90 ; 90 ] (7)
3.4 Find the values of x for which f(x) < g(x). (3)
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QUESTION 4
4.1.2 For which value(s) of x, x∈ [0°; 360°] is the expression in 4.1 undefined? (3)
𝑐𝑜𝑠347°. 𝑠𝑖𝑛193°
4.2 Evaluate, without using a calculator: (5)
𝑡𝑎𝑛315° . 𝑐𝑜𝑠64°
𝑐𝑜𝑠3𝑥
4.3 Prove the following identity: = 2cos2x−1 (5)
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥
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QUESTION 5
The graphs of f(x) = −2cosx and g(x) = sin(x +30°) for x 𝜖 [−90°; 180°] are drawn in the
diagram below.
y
-2cos(x)
1 Q
sin(x+30)
x
-90 -60 -30 30 60 90 120 150 180
g(x) = sin(x+30°)
P -1
-2 f(x) = -2cosx
5.2 Calculate the x-coordinates of P and Q, the points where f and g intersect. (7)
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QUESTION 7
In the diagram below, P (–15; m) is a point in the third quadrant and 17cos β + 15 = 0.
β
O x
.P (–15 ; m)
7.1.1 m (3)
7.2 Simplify:
sin x sin 2 x
7.3 Consider the identity: tan x
1 cos x cos 2 x
7.3.1 Prove the identity. (5)
7.3.2 Determine the values of x for which this identity is undefined. (4)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Use the grid provided to sketch the graphs of f and g for x [90 ; 180]
on the same set of axes. Show clearly all the intercepts on the axes and the coordinates of
the turning points. (6)
8.2 Use your graphs to determine the value(s) of x for which g(x) > 0. (3)
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QUESTION 9
In the diagram, ∆ABC is given with BC = 10 units, B = 30° and sin(B + C) = 0,8.
C
10 30°
B
10.1 If sin 31° = p, determine the following, without using a calculator, in terms of p:
sin 2 x sin x
10.3 Consider: tan x
cos 2 x cos x 1
10.3.2 Determine the values of x, where x [180° ; 360°], for which the above
identity will be invalid. (2)
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QUESTION 11
11.1 Determine the general solution of : sin (x + 30°) = cos 3x. (6)
11.2 In the diagram below, the graph of f (x) = sin (x + 30°) is drawn for the interval
x [–30° ; 150°].
y
1
f
x
–30° 0° 30° 60° 90° 120° 150°
–1
11.2.1 On the same system of axes sketch the graph of g, where g(x) = cos 3x, (3)
for the interval x [–30° ; 150°].
11.2.3 For which values of x will f ( x) g ( x) in the interval x (–30° ; 150°)? (3)
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QUESTION 12
In the diagram below, A, B and C are in the same horizontal plane. P is a point
vertically above A. The angle of elevation from B to P is .
AĈB β , AB̂C θ and BC = 20 units.
B
C
20
20 sin β tan α
12.2 Prove that AP (3)
sin (θ β)
12.3 Given that AB = AC, determine AP in terms of and in its simplest form. (3)
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QUESTION 13
2
If 900 < A < 3600 and tan A = , determine without the use of a calculator.
3
13.1
13.2 Given that sin x = t, express the following in terms of t, without the use of
calculator.
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QUESTION 14
cos 2 208
Calculate without the use of a calculator:
tan118. sin 124
14.1 (6)
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QUESTION 15
The graph of ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑎 tan 𝑥 ; for 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°], 𝑥 ≠ −90°, is sketched below.
15.2 If 𝑓(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 + 45°), sketch the graph of f for 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°], on the
diagram provided in your ANSWER BOOK. (4)
15.3 How many solutions does the equation ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) have in the
domain [−180°; 180°]?
(1)
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QUESTION 16
Triangle PQS represents a certain area of a park. R is a point on line PS such that
QR divides the area of the park into two triangular parts, as shown below.
3𝑥
PQ = PR = 𝑥 units, RS = units and RQ = √3x units.
2
S Q
1 2
√3 𝑥
3𝑥
2 1 𝑥
2
R
𝑥
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QUESTION 17
17.1
In the diagram below, P 2 3 ; 2 is a point in the Cartesian plane, with reflex angle
QÔP α . Q is the point on the x – axis so that OP̂Q 90 o
O x
β Q
17.1.1 β . (3)
18.1 On the same system of axes, sketch the graphs of f (x) = 3 cos x and
1
g (x) = tan x for –180° ≤ x ≤ 360°. Clearly show the intercepts with the axes
2
and all turning points. (5)
18.3 Determine the co-ordinates of the turning points of f on the given interval. (2)
18.4 For which values of x will both functions increase as x increases for –180° ≤ x ≤360°?
(2)
18.5 If the y–axis is moved 45o to the left, then write down the new equation of f
in the form y = ….. (1)
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QUESTION 19
19.2 ABCD is a trapezium with AD || BC, BÂD = 90o and BĈD 150 o .
CD is produced to E. F is point on AD such that BFE is a straight line, and CB̂E α
.
The angle of elevation of E from A is θ , BC = x and CE = 18 – 3x.
18 – 3x
A θ
F D
150o
B x C
AB cos θ
19.2.1 Show that: BE = (5)
sin α θ
9 3x 2
19.2.2 Show that the area of Δ BCE = x (3)
2 4
19.2.3 Determine, without the use of a calculator, the value of x for which the
area of ΔBCE will be maximum. (3)
20.2 𝑓 in the graph drawn above undergoes transformations to result in 𝑔 and h as given
below. Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 and 𝑑 if
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QUESTION 21
sin15°.cos15°
6.1.2 (5)
cos(45°−𝑥)cos𝑥−sin(45°−𝑥)sin𝑥
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QUESTION 22
22.2 Determine whether ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. Justify your answer with the
necessary calculations and reasons. (5)
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QUESTION 23
cos(180 x) . tan(360 x) . sin 2 (90 x)
23.1 Determine the value of sin 2 x (6)
sin(180 x)
23.2 23.2.1 Prove the identity: cos (A – B) – cos (A + B) = 2sin A sin B (3)
23.3 Find the value of tan θ, if the distance between A (cos θ; sin θ) and B (6; 7)
is 86. (4)
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QUESTION 24
1
Consider : f(x) = cos(x – 45°) and g(x) = tan x for x [180 ; 180]
2
24.1 Use the grid provided to draw sketch graphs of f and g on the same set of axes
for x [180 ; 180] . Show clearly all the intercepts on the axes,
the coordinates of the turning points and the asymptotes. (6)
24.2 Use your graphs to answer the following questions for x [180 ; 180]
1
24.2.4 How many solutions exist for the equation cos(x – 45°) = tan x ? (1)
2
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QUESTION 25
10
D 100°
6 B
C
Calculate the following, correct to ONE decimal place:
26.1 If sin 34° = 𝑝, determine the value of each of the following in terms of 𝑝,
WITHOUT USING A CALCULATOR.
cos(90 2 ). sin
26.2.1 (6)
sin (180 ). cos(720 )
2
1 1
26.2.2 2
(4)
sin 2 x tan 2 2 x
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QUESTION 27
In the diagram, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −sin 2𝑥 is drawn for the interval 𝑥 𝜖 [−90°; 180°].
y
1
x
-90° -60° -30° 0 30° 60° 90° 120° 150° 180°
-1
27.1 Draw the graph of 𝑔, where 𝑔(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 60°), on the same system of axes for
the interval 𝑥 𝜖 [−90°; 180°] in the ANSWER BOOK.
(3)
27.3 Use your graphs to solve 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑔(𝑥) for 𝑥 𝜖 [−90°; 180°] (3)
27.4 If the graph of f is shifted 30° left, give the equation of the new graph which is
formed.
(2)
27.5 What transformation must the graph of g undergo to form the graph of h, where
h(x) = sin x?
(2)
QUESTION 28
In the diagram below, D, B and C are points in the same horizontal plane. AC is a vertical pole
and the length of the cable from D to the top of the pole, A, is 𝑝 meters. AC ⊥ CD. AD̂ C= θ ;
̂ B = (90° − 𝜃) and CB
DC ̂ D = 2𝜃.
90° − 𝜃
2𝜃
D B
28.1 Prove that:
p cos
BD
2 sin (5)
28.2 Calculate the height of the flagpole AC if = 30° and 𝑝 = 3 meters. (2)
28.3 ̂ B = 70°
Calculate the length of the cable AB if it is further given that AD (5)
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