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Grade 10 Technical Maths Term 1 2025

This document is a Grade 10 Technical Mathematics assignment for Term 1 of 2025, consisting of five questions worth a total of 50 marks. Students are instructed to answer all questions, show calculations, and use a scientific calculator if needed. The questions cover topics such as rational numbers, binary numbers, simplification, and factorization.

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Grade 10 Technical Maths Term 1 2025

This document is a Grade 10 Technical Mathematics assignment for Term 1 of 2025, consisting of five questions worth a total of 50 marks. Students are instructed to answer all questions, show calculations, and use a scientific calculator if needed. The questions cover topics such as rational numbers, binary numbers, simplification, and factorization.

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JABULANI TECHNICAL

ASSIGNMENT

GRADE 10

2025 TERM 1

TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS

MARKS: 50

DURATION: 1 hour

This task consists of 5 pages.


.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This paper consists of FIVE questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you used to determine
your answers.

5. Full marks will NOT necessarily be awarded to answers only.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and


non-graphic) used, unless otherwise stated.

7. If necessary, round answers to TWO decimal places, unless otherwise stated.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. Write neatly and legibly.


Technical Mathematics Term 1 Assignment
Grade 10

QUESTION 1


Given: A=√ 26 ; B=3 , 2̇ 4̇ and C=
8
Use the three given numbers to answer the following questions.

1.1 Write down the rational number. (1)

1.2 Between which two consecutive integers do A lie? Show your calculations. (3)

1.3 Represent your answer in Question 1.2 on a number line. (1)

1.4 Convert B to an improper fraction, without the use of a calculator. (4)

1.5 Is C a non-real number? (1)

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QUESTION 2

Answer the following questions with regards to Binary numbers:

2.1 Write 170 in binary form. (2)

2.2 Write 10111012 in decimal form. (2)

2.3 Calculate 101002 +11102 in binary form. (2)


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Technical Mathematics Term 1 Assignment 2025
Grade 10

QUESTION 3

3.1 Simplify the following without the use of a calculator. Leave your answer as a positive
exponent:
8
2
3.1.1 6 (1)
2

5 3
x ×x
3.1.2 2 (2)
x

3.1.3 √ 84 a 6 b8 (2)

x 2x
25 ×10
3.1.4 x
(4)
2500

x 2x
9 +3
3.1.5 (3)
4

3.2 Solve for x:

x
3.2.1 5 =125 (2)

1
3.2.2 3
x =2 (2)

3.3 Write 0,000 000 127 in scientific notation. (2)

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Technical Mathematics Term 1 Assignment 2025
Grade 10

QUESTION 4

4.1 Subtract 3 x−6 y from 4 x+ 8 y . (3)

4.2 Simplify the following: −3(x +2)(x−4) (3)


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QUESTION 5

5.1 Factorise fully:


2
5.1.1 2 x +6 x (2)

2
5.1.2 100 x −9 (2)

2
5.1.3 3 x −36 x+ 60 (3)

5.2 Simplify the expression:

2 x+ 12
2
x +8 x +12 (3)

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TOTAL: 50

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To verify whether 0.000000127 is correctly expressed in scientific notation, shift the decimal point right until one non-zero digit appears left of the point, resulting in 1.27. Count the moves, which is 7, indicating the power of 10 is negative. Thus, the correct scientific notation is 1.27 x 10^-7, confirming the conversion .

To represent the interval for  on a number line, you plot the number approximately where it fits between marks for 5 and 6, noting that it is closer to 5.1 based on its calculated approximation. Precision in placement is important because it visually communicates the proximity of  to 5 and its slight advancement towards 6, providing a clear and intuitive understanding of its value .

To simplify -3(x+2)(x-4), first expand the binomials: (x+2)(x-4) results in x² - 4x + 2x - 8, simplifying to x² - 2x - 8. Then, distribute -3 through all terms: -3x² + 6x + 24, which is the simplified expression .

To solve the binary addition of 10100₂ + 1110₂, align the numbers and proceed with binary addition. Start from the rightmost digit: 0+0=0, 0+1=1, 1+1=0 (carry 1), 1+1+1 (from carry)=1 (with carry 1), and next 1+1+1=1 (with carry 1 remaining at the next level). The final binary result is 100010₂ .

To solve 5x = 125 for x, divide both sides by 5, isolating x: x = 125/5 = 25. Confirm by substituting x back into the original equation to ensure it holds true: 5*25 = 125, thus proving the solution is correct .

To convert the decimal number 170 to binary form, you repeatedly divide the number by 2 and record the remainder. Starting with 170, when divided by 2, the quotient is 85 and the remainder is 0. Next, divide 85 by 2 to get 42 with a remainder of 1. Continue this process of dividing and noting remainders: 42 yields 21 with a remainder of 0, then 21 gives 10 with a remainder of 1, 10 gives 5 with a remainder of 0, 5 gives 2 with a remainder of 1, 2 gives 1 with a remainder of 0, and finally, 1 divided by 2 is 0 with a remainder of 1. Reading the remainders upwards, the binary form of 170 is 10101010 .

The number 3π/8 is a real number because we know that  is irrational but still within the realm of real numbers. Multiplying  by a rational number (3/8) does not change this property, ensuring the result remains a real number. There are no square roots of negative numbers or division by zero involved, which are typical indicators of non-real values .

When simplifying exponents like 2⁸/2⁶, utilize the quotient of powers rule, which states that you subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator, provided the bases are the same. Here, the result is 2^(8-6) = 2² = 4 .

To convert the recurring decimal 3.2̇4̇ to an improper fraction, first express it as x = 3.2444... then multiply by 10 to shift the decimal (10x = 32.444...). By also considering 100x = 324.444..., subtract the 10x equation from the 100x equation to eliminate the repeating part: 90x = 292, thus x = 292/90. Simplifying this fraction results in 146/45, which is the improper fraction equivalent of 3.2̇4̇ .

To determine the two consecutive integers between which the square root of 26 lies, compare it with perfect squares. Note that 5 squared is 25 and 6 squared is 36. Since  is greater than 25 but less than 36,  must lie between 5 and 6. More precisely,  is approximately 5.1 since 5.1 squared is closer to 26 than any other decimal less than 5.3 .

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