Mathematics Paper Solutions ‘QUI: Attempt any NINE parts (Each part carries FOUR marks) 1 Solve the system of equations 3x + 2y =[Link]-y=4 using Cramer'sRule Solution: Given system: + 3x+2y=12 + x-y=4 Using Cramer's Rule: Coefficient matrix determinant: 3 2 E 3-3-9 -20)=-s-2=-5 For x (replace first column with constants): = 12(-1) — 2(4) = 12-8 = -20 For y (replace second column with constants): 3 12) ne[t 2 | =s«) -120) =12-12=0 ‘Therefore: Answer: x=4,y=02 Simplify: $$\sqre{\frac{i25x“9}{ 243xy}}$$ Solution: 12529 12529 \ 2a3zy \ 243zy Factor the numerator and denominator: * 25=5 * 243=3° 2 ERX Sy ay, _ ea 35 -y _ 5y5-2t 3- Vy _ bat 5 ~ O38 Rationalizing: _ bat y5- Vy 9-3y[Link] the value of x from the equation log x = 0.5321 Solution: Given: log x = 0.5321 Converting from logarithmic form to exponential form (assuming base 10): 2 =10" Using logarithm tables or calculator: z= 10°" 5 3.403 Ormore precisely: 58x = 3.4086 (to 3 significant figures) Answer:x= 3.40 4, Simplify the rational expression: $$\frac{2x+6}{x-3} - \frac{x2-9}{x"2-9}$3 Note: The expression appears to be: 2/8 — 2-2 but this seemsincomplete. Interpreting as: S\frac{\frac{2x+6} {x 3Hix*2-9} Solution: 2et+6 2 sg 7-9) Factor: = 2x46 =2(x+3) © 2-9=(x+3)(x-3) _ 2+) 1 2-3 * (e+3\(e—3) _ 22 +3) ~ (@—3)(@+3)(@—3) ~ e=3?[Link]=v2+3, find the valueof2 + Land2” + + Solution: Given:x = ¥2+3 First, find tfc Rationalize by multiplying by 2-2 1 y2-3 2 (Vt+av2— Finding z + 3: _ T(v2+43) + (3 — v2) — q _ Ty242143- 2Finding 2” + 3: Using theidemtity:2? + 4, = (2 + 4)? -2 2 i {2424 2+ 5-(s*) 4 2 7 _ (6v2+ 24)? a a 72 4 nas y+ 376 49 2 _ 648 + 2884/2 , -——- _ 648 + 2884/2 — 98 - 49 _ 550 + 288,/2 - 496.1fx + 2isa factor of 2x? + kx + 6, find the value of k Solution: If (x+2) isa factor of P(x) = 2x° + kx + 6, then P(-2)=0 P(—2) = 2(—-2)* + k(—2) +6 =0 =2(-8)-2k+6=0 =—16—2k+6=0 =-10—2k=0 —2k = 10 5 Answer: k= -5 [Link] LCM of the polynomials x?- 4x! + 4xandx! - 2x? Note: Assuming the first polynomial is x 4x? + 4x Solution: First polynomial: x? - 4x?+ 4x = 2(2? — 42 + 4) = a(2 — 2)" ‘Second polynomial: x3- 2x? =2"(x—2) Finding LCM: «From first:x: (2)? + From second: 22+ (x-2) LCM =x2- (2)? Answer: LCM = x"(x-2)? or x"(x?- 4x + 4)8. Solve the radical equation: V(2x + 3)-5=8 Solution: v2e+3—-5=8 v2r+3=13 ‘Square both sides: 22+3=169 22 = 166 2=83 Verification: $$\sqrt{2(83)+3} - 5 = \sqrt{166+3} - 5 = \sqrt{169} -5 = 13- 5= 88$ v Answer: x =83 9. Solve the inequality: ? + 2 > 7and plot the solution on number line Solution: gt227 Biss ae 2>15 Number Line Representation: es os 13 14 15 16 17 18 eocsceseeeesssees)Bisector Theorem (QUIl: Perpendicular | Section (C) ‘Given: Mis midpoint (AM =MB), PMA = PMB =90" By SAS congruence: “PMA APMB-> PA = PB Proof explanation: To prove any point P on the perpendicular bisector of AB is equidistant from A and B: Let M be the intersection of the perpendicular bisector with AB. Since the line Isa perpendicular bisector: + AM=MB(M divides AB equally) * 2ZPMA= ZPMB=90° (perpendicular) * PM {scommon to both triangles By SAS (Side-Angle-Side) congruence, triangle PMA Is congruent to triangle PMB. Therefore, by CPCT (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles), PA = PB.QUV: Triangle Inequality Theorem ‘AC (longer) in AB (shorter) ‘Since AC > AB: Mark D on AC with AD= AB .SABD is isosceles (ABD = ¢ ADB) > By exterior angle theorem: ZADB > ZACB-> ABC > ZACBY Proof explanation: To prove the longer side has a greater opposite angle: Given AC > AB, mark point D on AC such that AD = AB. Since AD = AB, triangle ABD is isosceles, 80 ABD = 4 ADB. Since 4 ADBis an exterior angle of triangle DBC, by the exterior angle theorem: / ADB> / ACB. Therefore 4 ABD > 4 ACB. Since 4 ABC contains ZABD, ZABC> 2 ACB.aD B c When DE J BC: Area(ADE)/Area(DBE) = AD/DB and Area(ADE)/Area{DEC) = AE/EC Since Area(DBE) = Area(DEC), therefore AD/DB = AEIEC Y Proof explanation: When a line DE is parallel to side BC and intersects the other two sides at DandE: Triangles with equal heights have areas proportional to thelr bases. Using area ratios: + Area(ADE)/Area(DBE) = AD/DB (same height from these triangles) + Area(ADE)/Area(DEC) = AE/EC (same height from these triangles) Since DE # BC, the triangles DBE and DEC have equal areas (they lle between parallel lines with the same base DE). Therefore: AD/DB = AE/ECPythagoras Theorem: c? = a? +b? Since AABG— ACAD: b? = ¢ x AD (similar triangles) Proof explanation: To prove c? = a! + b? ina right-angled trlangle: Draw a perpendicular from B (the right angle) to the hypotenuse AC, meeting at point D. ‘This creates two smaller right triangles that are similar to the original triangle. From similarity: + AABC~ ACAD: Therefore AB/AC = AC/AD, which gives usb? =¢x AD + AABC~ ACBD: Therefore BC/AB= AB/BD, which gives us a= ex BD Adding these equations:a? + b?= o(AD) + c(BD) = c(AD + BD) = ex AC=c? ‘Therefore: c?= a? +b? v