NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MAY 2024
MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT
MARKS: 70
TIME: 84 Min
This question paper consists of 7 pages
and a diagram sheet.
MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. Number your answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. Provide reasons for your statements QUESTION 3 & 4
4. Diagrams not necessarily drawn to scale.
5. Scientific, non-programmable calculator may be used where necessary.
6. Your answers must be rounded off correct to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
7. It is in your own interest to present your work neatly and legibly.
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MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
QUESTION1
In the diagram below points P(5 ; 13), Q(−1 ; 5)and S(7,5 ; 8) are given.
SR ∥ PQ where R is the y − intercept of SR.
The x − intercept of SR is B. QR is joined.
1.1. Calculate the length of PQ. (3)
1.2. Calculate the gradient of PQ. (2)
1.3. Determine the equation of line RS in the form ax + by + c = 0. (4)
1.4. Determine the x − coordinate of B. (2)
1.5. ̂B
Calculate the size of OR (3)
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MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
QUESTION2
2.1.
2.1.1. Determine the general solution of:
(7)
1 + 4sin2 x − 5sinx + cos2x = 0.
2.1.2. Prove the identity:
sin2A (3)
= tanA
1 + cos2A
2.1.3. Simplify
sin (4500 − x)tan (x − 1800 )sin230 cos230
cos440 sin (−x)
(6)
2.2. In the figure, points K, A and F lie in the same horizontal plane and
̂K = x, KA
TA represents a vertical tower. AT ̂ F = 900 + x and
KF̂A = 2x where 00 < x < 300 . TK = 2 units.
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MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
2.2.1. Express AK in terms of sinx (2)
2.2.2. Calculate the numerical value of KF (5)
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QUESTION3
3.1. In the diagram, AB is a chord of the circle with centre O. M is the midpoint
of AB. MO is produced to P, where P is a point on the circle. OM = x units,
PM 5
AB = 20 units and = .
OM 2
3.1.1. Write down the length of MB. (1)
3.1.2. Give a reason why OM ⊥ AB. (1)
3.1.3. 3x
Show that OP = units.
2 (2)
3.1.4. Calculate the value of x. (3)
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MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
3.2. In the diagram, the circle with centre O passes through A, B, C and D.
̂ C = 1100 . The chords AC and BD intersect at E. EO, BO, CO
AB ∥ DC and BO
and BC are joined.
Calculate the size of the following angles, giving reasons for your answers:
̂
3.2.1. D (2)
̂
3.2.2. A (2)
̂2
3.2.3. E (4)
3.3. Prove that BEOC is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
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MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT GRADE 12 JG/MAY 2024
QUESTION4
In the figure, TRSW is a cyclic quadrilateral with TW = WS. RT and RS are
produced to meet tangent VWZ at V and Z respectively. PRQ is a tangent
̂2 = 300 and R̂4 = 500 .
to the circle at R. RW is joined R
4.1 ̂3 = 300
Give a reason why R (1)
.
4.2 State with reasons, TWO other angles equal to 300 (3)
4.3 Determine, with reasons, the size of:
4.3.1 ̂
S2 (3)
4.3.2 ̂
V (4)
4.4 Prove that WR2 = RV × RS (5)
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𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 = 𝟕𝟎
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