BOJANALA

GRADE 10

MATHEMATICS ASSIGMENT

10 MAY 2024

TIME: 1,5 hours

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. THIS TASK MUST BE DONE AT SCHOOL UNDER THE TEACHER’S

SUPERVISION.

2. This task IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK.

3. This question paper consists of 4 questions. Answer ALL the questions ON SPACE
PROVIDED.

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

5. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be used,

unless stated otherwise.

6. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

8. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly.

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QUESTION 1

P(−1; −2) is a point on the Cartesian plane such that OP makes an angle of 𝜃 with the positive
𝑥-axis.

1.1 Calculate the following WITHOUT using a calculator:

1.1.1 The length of OP (2)

1.1.2 The value of sin 𝜃 (1)

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1.1.3 √10 sin 𝜃 −2 cos 𝜃 (4)

1.1.4 Show that: sin 𝜃 × cot 𝜃 = cos 𝜃 (4)

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1.2 Simplify the following expression WITHOUT using a calculator:

sin 60° sec 30° + cos 0° (4)

1.3 If sin 23° = 𝑚 , write the following in terms of 𝒎 with the aid of a diagram:

1.3.1 cosec 23° (1)

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1.3.2 tan 23° (4)

1.3.3 sin2 23° + cos2 23° (4)

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QUESTION 2

In the diagram below, △ ACB is right-angled at C. Q lies on AC such that QP is perpendicular to

AC.

2.1 𝐴𝑃 (1)
Write down the trigonometric ratio that is equal to
𝐴𝑄

2.2 Write down the ratio for tan A in △ AQP. (1)

2.3 Write down the ratio for tan A in △ ACB. (1)

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2.4 Hence, calculate the length of BC, if QP × AC = 30mm2 and AQ = 6mm (4)

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QUESTION 3

Given triangle FGE and IJH. In triangle FGE, EF = 15 units and EG = 24 units. In triangle
IJH, IJ = 3 units and HJ = 8.

If ΔFGE///ΔIJH calculate WITH REASONS the length of:

a) HI (3)

d) FG (3)

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QUESTION 4

4.1. In triangle △ AFC, AF ∥ BE. Answer questions below giving statements with reasons.

4.1.1 Write down the value of 𝑥 (provide your reasons for your answer). (2)

4.1.2 Calculate the value of y (provide your reasons for your answer). (3)

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EFGH is a quadrilateral with EF = HG and EH = FG

4.2.1 Prove that △ EFH ≡ △ GHF (4)

4.2.2 Hence, prove EF ∥ HF (3)

4.2.3 Give a reason why EFGH is a parallelogram. (2)

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QUESTION 5
In the diagram below: PQ = QS = SR = SM, MŜT = 𝑥 and TP ∥ QR. Answer questions below
giving statements with reasons.

5.1 Prove that: Ŝ2 = 180° − 2𝑥 (5)

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5.2 If ST = 7,5 cm. Calculate the length of QR. (4)

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