Name: …………………………..........

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Mathematics Teacher: ……………………………………….

KINGSWAY HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS

NOVEMBER TEST 2022

Total: 110 Time: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

2. This paper consists of 6 questions, 9 pages, DIAGRAM SHEET 1 and 2.

3. Round off to 2 decimal places where necessary.

4. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

5. A calculator may be used however you must show all working.

6. Round off answers to TWO decimal places if necessary, unless stated

otherwise.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1:
Completely factorise the following:

1.1 5𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 (2)
1.2 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 40 (2)
1.3 5(22 − 𝑥) + 10𝑥(𝑥 − 22) (4)

Solve for 𝑥:
1.4 𝑥 2 = 49 (3)
1.5 (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 4) = (𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 − 1) (4)
2𝑥−7 2
1.6 =3 (3)
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QUESTION 2:

Consider the equation 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 4

2.1 Sketch the graph on DIAGRAM SHEET 1 provided. Clearly label the intercepts
with the axes. (3)

2.2 On the same set of axes draw a line parallel to the line in 2.1, passing through
the point (0; −3). Label its intercepts with the axes. (2)

2.3 Determine the equation of your line in 2.2, in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (2)

2.4 Draw and label the graph with equation 𝑥 = 4 on the same axes used in 2.1
and 2.2. (1)

2.5 Determine the gradient of the line AB shown in the diagram below:

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2.6 Determine the equation of the line PQ shown in the diagram below:

(3)

2.7 Study the diagram of ∆ABC below and answer the questions that follow:

'
2.7.1 ∆ABC is translated 5 units down and 3 units to the right to form ∆A' B' C .
'
Write down the coordinates of A` , B' and C . (3)

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''
2.7.2 ∆ABC is enlarged by a factor of 3 to form ∆A'' B'' C . Write down the
''
coordinates of A'' , B'' and C . (3)

2.7.3 ∆ABC is reflected in the 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠. Draw the reflection on DIAGRAM

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SHEET 2 provided. Label your diagram A''' , B''' 𝑎𝑛𝑑 C . (3)

2.8 The following points are given:

A(-3;2), B(2; -3), C(1;2) and D(-3; -2).

Describe the following transformations in words or write down the rule:

2.8.1 From A to B. (2)

2.8.2 From A to C. (2)
2.8.3 From A to D. (2)
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QUESTION 3:

Determine the values for 𝑥 , 𝑦 and 𝑧 in each of the diagrams below and provide
reasons for your answers.

3.1

𝟕𝒚 − 𝟏𝟎° 𝟑𝒚 + 𝟒𝟐°

(3)
3.2

R S
𝒚 + 𝟓𝟎° 𝒙

(4)
𝒙 + 𝟑𝟎°
P Q
𝟐𝒚
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3.3 In the diagram below: AB∥ED, ED ̂ G = 160°

̂ Q = 60° and BC

A E
G

𝒚
F

𝟏𝟔𝟎°
𝒙 𝒛 𝟔𝟎°
Q (6)
B C D

3.4 In the diagram below: AB = BC = AC = AD and DĈE = 80°

D
𝒔
A
𝒓

𝒒
𝒑 𝟖𝟎°
B C E

Use the information presented by the diagram to determine the magnitude

(size) of angles 𝑝, 𝑞, 𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠 (in alphabetical order) with reasons. (4)
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QUESTION 4:

4.1 Determine the value for 𝑥 and provide reasons for your answers.
A

𝟒𝟓𝒎
𝒙

B 𝟏𝟔𝒎 C (3)

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4.2 The following triangle has not been drawn to scale. Use calculations to show
whether the triangle is right-angled or not.

𝟕 𝟐𝟑

E 𝟐𝟓 F
(3)

4.3 Use your knowledge of quadrilaterals to answer the following questions.

4.3.1 Sibonga is thinking of a parallelogram with a 90 corner angle and

unequal adjacent sides. Which quadrilateral is he thinking of? (1)

4.3.2 Which quadrilateral is not a parallelogram and has two pairs of adjacent
sides that are equal? (1)

4.3.3 Which quadrilateral has four equal sides and its diagonals bisect at
right angles? (1)

4.4 ̂ = 𝑎 + 20° , D
ABCD is a parallelogram with B ̂ = 3𝑎 − 30°, AE
̂ C = 𝑏° and
̂ E=55°.
BA
A D
𝟑𝒂 − 𝟑𝟎°

𝟓𝟓°

𝒂 + 𝟐𝟎° 𝒃 𝒄
B E C

Calculate, stating reasons, the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐. (5)

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QUESTION 5:

5.1 State ANY two cases of congruency. You may use only letters. (2)

5.2 ABCD is a rectangle.

A B

D C

Complete the following by naming the missing triangle and stating the case of
congruence:

5.2.1 ∆ADC ≡ ∆ …. (………….) (1)

5.2.2 ∆AOD ≡ ∆… (………….) (1)

5.3 Refer to the diagram below: X

Prove that ∆XYW ≡ ∆ZYW (4)

5.4 If ∆DOG/// ∆CAT, find the values of x and y.
D
x C
G 6cm
3cm
A 8cm
8cm
y (5)
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QUESTION 6:

6.1 Determine, the area of the semi-circle with radius 4cm. (2)

6.2 Figure ABCD alongside is a kite.

6.2.1 Write down the length of AD and DC. (2)

6.2.2 Calculate the perimeter of kite ABCD. (1)
6.2.3 Find the area of kite ABCD. (3)

6.3 The diagram below represents a rectangular garden with two circular flower
patches of equal diameter. The length of the garden is 3m and the breadth is
2m. Each flower patch has a radius of 500cm.

500cm 500cm 20m

 

30m

6.3.1 Calculate the area of the rectangular garden. (2)

6.3.2 Convert 500cm to metres. (1)
6.3.3 Calculate the area of one circular flower patch in m2. (2)
6.3.4 Calculate the area of the garden surrounding the flower patches in m 2.(3)

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6.4 The figure below is a side view of a barn that needs to be painted. The side
view, consists of a triangular gable and a rectangular wall.

6, 6m

11, 6m

6.4.1 What is the height of the roof? (1)

6.4.2 What is the area of the side of the barn that needs to be painted? (3)
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Total: [110 Marks]

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Name and Surname: _______________ Mathematics Teacher: ______________

FOR EXAMINER ONLY

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Total

DIAGRAM SHEET 1

Question 2.1, 2.2, and 2.4

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DIAGRAM SHEET 2:

Question 2.7.3

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