MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS
TERM 2 ASSIGNMENT
2024

MARKS: 100
TIME: 2, 5 HOURS

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Mathematics Term 2 Assignment Grade 12/2024

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of 6 questions
2. Answer all Questions
3. Clearly show ALL your calculations
4. Answer only without the necessary calculations will not necessarily be awarded full
marks.
5. You may use an approved scientific calculator(non-programmable and graphical)
6. Diagrams are not drawn to scale.
7. Round off your answers to two decimal places, unless stated otherwise
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in the question
paper.
9. Write legibly and neatly.

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QUESTION 1
1.1 Determine the 𝑓′(𝑥) from first principles if 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 (5)
1.2 Determine:
𝑥 2 −2𝑥−3
1.2.1 𝐷𝑥[ ] (3)
𝑥+1

1.2.2 𝑓 ′′ (𝑥) if 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 (3)

1.3 Given 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑎
Determine:
𝑑𝑦
1.3.1 (2)
𝑑𝑥
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QUESTION 2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 1
2.1 Write down the coordinates of the y-intercept of 𝑓. . (1)
2.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓. (5)
2.3 Calculate the coordinates of the turning points of 𝑓. (6)
2.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly indicate all intercepts
with the axes and the turning points. (3)
2.5 Write down the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 (2)
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QUESTION 3
In the diagram, A(-2; 10), B(𝑘; 𝑘) and C(4; -2) are the vertices of ∆ABC. Line BC is
Produces to H and cuts the 𝑥- axis at E(12; 0), AB and AC intersects the 𝑥 –axis at F and G
respectively. The angle of inclination of the line AB is 81.87°.

3.1 Calculate the gradient of:

3.1.1 BE (2)
3.1.2 AB (2)
3.2 Determine the equation of BE in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (2)
3.3 Calculate the:
3.3.1 Coordinates of B, where 𝑘 < 0 (2)
3.3.2 Size of Ȃ (4)
3.3.3 Coordinates of point of intersection of the diagonals of
Parallelogram ACES, where S is a point in the first quadrant. (2)

3.4 Another point T(𝑝; 𝑝), where 𝑝 > 0, is plotted such that ET=BE=4√17 units.
3.4.1 Calculate the coordinates of T. (5)
3.4.2 Determine the equation of the:
(a) Circle with centre at E and passing through B and T in the

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form (𝑥 − 𝑎) + (𝑦 − 𝑏)2 = 𝑟 2 (2)
(b) Tangent to the circle at point B(𝑘, 𝑘) (3)
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QUESTION 4

In the diagram, the circle is centred at M(2; 1). Radius KM is produced to L,

a point outside the circle, such that KML ǁ y-axis. LTP is a tangent to the circle at T(-2; 𝑏),
S(−412 ; -6) is the midpoint of PK.

4.1 Given that the radius of the circle is 5 units, show that 𝑏 = 4. (4)
4.2 Determine:
4.2.1 The coordinates of K. (2)
4.2.2 The equation of the tangent LTP in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (4)
4.2.3 The area of ∆LPK (7)
4.3 Another circle with equation (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑛)2 = 25 is drawn.
Determine, with an explanation, the value(s) of 𝑛 for which the two
circles will touch each other externally. (4)
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QUESTION 5

In the diagram, PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. ST is a tangent to the circle at S and

chord SR is produced to V. PQ = QR, Ŝ1=42° and Ŝ2 =108°

Determine, with reasons, the size of the following angles.

5.1 Q̂ (2)
5.2 𝑅̂̂2 (2)
5.3 𝑃̂̂2 (2)
5.4 𝑅̂̂3 (2)
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QUESTION 6
In the diagram, a circle passes through D, B and E. Diameter ED of the circle is produced to
C and AC is a tangent to the circle at B. M is a point on DE such
that AM┴DE. AM and chord BE intersects at F.

6.1 Prove, giving reasons that:

6.1.1 FBDM is a cyclic quadrilateral (3)
6.1.2 𝐵̂̂3 = 𝐹̂1̂ (4)
6.1.3 ∆CDB ∆CBE (3)
6.2 If it is further given that CD = 2units and DE = 6 units, calculate the length of:
6.2.1 BC (3)
6.2.2 DB (4)
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