MATHEMATICS PAPER 2
GRADE 12
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
JUNE 2018
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
QUESTION 1
A class of 15 learners was given a test out of 100. The marks obtained by the learners are as follows:
34 58 26 44 28 29 36 49 54 43 45 59 37 29 48
1.1 Calculate the mean mark for these learners. (2)
1.2 Calculate the standard deviation. (2)
1.3 How many learners got marks that are within one standard deviation of the mean? (3)
1.4 Calculate the semi-IQR. (3)
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QUESTION 2
A group of 64 learners wrote an English essay and the time taken to complete the task was recorded as follows:
Time (in minutes) | Frequency | Cumulative frequency |
5 ≤ t < 10 | 3 | |
10 ≤ t < 15 | 5 | |
15 ≤ t < 20 | y | |
20 ≤ t < 25 | 16 | |
25 ≤ t < 30 | 15 | |
30 ≤ t < 35 | 17 | |
35 ≤ t < 40 | y |
2.1 Calculate the value of y. (2)
2.2 Complete the cumulative frequency table. (2)
2.3 Draw an ogive (cumulative frequency curve) to represent the data on the grid provided in the ANSWER BOOK. (3)
2.4 Use your graph to estimate the number of learners who completed the task after 33 minutes. (3)
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QUESTION 3
In the diagram below, the straight line AC is drawn having A and C, y- and x- intercepts respectively. The equation of AC is x + py = p , p > 0 . It is also given thatOC = 4OA . The straight line EB is drawn. B is the point on AC such that EB ⊥ AC . EB cuts the y-axis at E(0;-7½) and axis at F
3.1 Calculate the coordinates of A. (2)
3.2 Calculate the value of p. (4)
3.3 Determine the equation of EB in the form y = mx + c (2)
3.4 Calculate the coordinates of B. (4)
3.5 Calculate the coordinates of F. (2)
3.6 Calculate area of quadrilateral AOFB. (5)
3.7 Write down the length of the radius of the circle passing through F, B and C. (1)
3.8 Hence, write down the equation of the circle passing through F, B and C if the coordinates of the midpoint of FC are (47 ; 0) (2)
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QUESTION 4
In the diagram below, the equation of the circle with centre M is x2 + y2 + 6x - 8y -1 = 0 .
AS is the diameter of the circle. The equation of the tangent to the circle at A is y = - 1 x + k
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Line SRCB is drawn.
4.1 Determine the coordinates of M. (3)
4.2 Write down the length of the radius of the circle. (Leave your answer in simple surd form.) (1)
4.3 Determine the equation of the diameter AS. (3)
4.4 Determine the coordinates of A. (6)
4.5 Hence or otherwise, calculate the value of k. (2)
4.6 If it is further given that 0 11 C Rˆ O , prove that RCPQ is a cyclic quadrilateral. (Round off your answer to the nearest degree.) (4)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Given that 2sin 270 t , express each of the following in terms of t:
5.1.1 sin 540 (4)
5.1.2 tan 5130.cos 270 (3)
5.1.3 cos870 (4)
5.2 Simplify, without using a calculator:
sin(-2a)cos(90º+a)
sin(-a + 360)cos(-a - 180º)
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5.3 Determine the general solution of the equation: 9sin 2 x - 4 cos 2 x = 0 (5)
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QUESTION 6
In the diagram below, the graph of f (x) = - 2 cos x is drawn for the interval - 90º ≤ x < 180º
6.1 Write down the amplitude of f . (1)
6.2 Write down the range of f(x) + 3 . (2)
6.3 On the same system of axes draw the graph of g(x) = sin(x + 30º). (3)
6.4 Determine the values of x in the interval - 90º ≤ x < 90º for which x.g ( x) < 0 ? (2)
6.5 Write the equation of h, where h is formed by shifting g, 600 to the left and 2 units downwards. (Leave your answer in simplified form.) (3)
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QUESTION 7
In the diagram below, ABC is a right angled-triangle with B = 90º. The straight line CD bisects ACB and cuts AB at D. DCB = θ
7.1 Write down the size of Aˆ in terms of θ . (1)
7.2 Write down the ratio of sin θ. (1)
7.3 If it is further given that DB = ½ hence, or otherwise, show that 2 cos 2θ - 1 = 0. (5)
AD
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Give reasons for your statements in QUESTIONS 8, 9, 10 and 11.
QUESTION 8
8.1 Complete:
A line drawn from the centre of the circle to the midpoint of the chord is … (1)
8.2 In the diagram drawn below, O is the centre of the circle. PQ is a chord and DE is the diameter. PQ = 12 units, DM = 2x and ME = 3 units.
8.2.1 Write down the length of MO in terms of x. (1)
8.2.2 Calculate the value of x. (4)
8.2.3 Hence, calculate the length of DQ. (Leave your answer in simplest surd form.) (3)
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QUESTION 9
In the diagram below, F is the centre of the circle. TBK is a tangent to the circle at B. E and F are points on AC and AB respectively. EF is produced toT.
BC II TE and BFC = 2x
9.1 Name with reasons, four angles each equal to x. (8)
9.2 Prove that ATBE is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
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QUESTION 10
10.1 ΔABC is drawn such that MN is parallel to BC.
Prove that AM = AN (5)
MB NC
10.2 In MNK; N = 90º and D is a point on KN and E is a point on MN such that DE II KM. ND:DK = 2 :1, ME = y and KD = x .
10.2.1 Determine the length of KM2 in terms of x and y. (4)
10.2.2 Show that DM2 + KE2 = 13 (4)
KM2 9
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QUESTION 11
In the diagram, PA is a tangent to the circle ACBT at A. CT and AD are produced to meet at P.
BT is produced to cut PA at D. AC, CB, AB and AT are joined. AC || BD.
11.1 Prove that ΔABC|||ΔADT . (6)
11.2 Prove that PT is a tangent to the circle ADT at T. (4)
11.3 Prove that ΔAPT|||ΔTPD (3)
11.4 If AD = 2/3 AP, show that AP2 = 3PT2 (4)
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TOTAL: 150