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GEOMETRY
MATHEMATICS
Grade 12
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2016 2008 CAPS NCS Geometry Gr 12
Grade 12 Mathematics study guide from the 2016, 30 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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Index Page
1. 2016 Feb-March Paper 2 3–5
2. 2015 November Paper 2 6–7
3. 2015 June Paper 2 8–9
4. 2015 Feb-March Paper 2 10 – 11
5. 2014 November Paper 2 12 – 15
6. 2014 Exemplar Paper 2 16 – 17
7. 2013 November Paper 3 18 – 19
8. 2012 November Paper 3 20 – 21
9. 2011 November Paper 3 22 – 23
10. 2010 November Paper 3 24 – 25
11. 2009 November Paper 3 26 – 28
12. 2008 November Paper 3 29 – 30
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2016
NSC
QUESTION 9
In the diagram below, EO bisects side AC of AACE. EDO is produced to B such that
BO=OD. AD and CD produced meet EC and EA at G and F respectively.
A
91 Give a reason why ABCD is a parallelogram. (1)
9.2 Write down, with reasons, TWO ratios each equal to DB" (4)
9.3 Prove that A = F,. (5)
9.4 It is further given that ABCD is a rhombus. Prove that ACGF is a cyclic
quadrilateral. (3)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2016
NSC
QUESTION 10
10.1 In the diagram below, AABC and APQR are given with A=P, B=Q and C=R.
DE is drawn such that AD =PQ and AE=PR.
10.1.1 Prove that AADE = APQR.
10.1.2 Prove that DE || BC.
10.1.3 Hence, prove that AB = AC
PR’
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Mathematics/P2
10.2 In the diagram below, VR is a diameter of a circle with centre O. S is any point on
the circumference. P is the midpoint of RS. The circle with RS as diameter cuts
NSC
VR at T. ST, OP and SV are drawn.
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
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Why is OP 1 PS?
Prove that AROP ||| ARVS.
Prove that ARVS || | ARST.
Prove that ST?=VT.TR.
DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2016
Q)
(4)
(3)
(6)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2015
NSC
QUESTION 10
In the diagram below, BC = 17 units, where BC is a diameter of the circle. The length of
chord BD is 8 units. The tangent at B meets CD produced at A.
B
17
E
8
C
F
D
A
10.1 Calculate, with reasons, the length of DC. (3)
10.2 E is a point on BC such that BE : EC = 3 : 1. EF is parallel to BD with
F on DC.
10.2.1 Calculate, with reasons, the length of CF. (3)
10.2.2 Prove that ∆BAC | | | ∆FEC. (5)
10.2.3 Calculate the length of AC. (4)
10.2.4 Write down, giving reasons, the radius of the circle passing through points
A, B and C. (2)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2015
NSC
QUESTION 11
11.1 Complete the following statement:
If the sides of two triangles are in the same proportion, then the triangles are ... (1)
11.2 In the diagram below, K, M and N respectively are points on sides PQ, PR and
QR of ∆PQR. KP = 1,5; PM = 2; KM = 2,5; MN = 1; MR = 1,25 and
NR = 0,75.
P
2
1,5
M
2,5 1,25
K
1
R
0,75
N
Q
11.2.1 Prove that ∆KPM | | | ∆RNM. (3)
11.2.2 Determine the length of NQ. (6)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/2015
SCE
QUESTION 10
10.1 Complete the following statement of the theorem in the ANSWER BOOK:
If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same proportion, then ... (1)
10.2 In the diagram ABC is a triangle with F on AB and E on AC. BC || FE.
D ison AF with “- AE = 12 units and EC =8 units.
B
EF
D
G
A 12 E 8
10.2.1 Prove that DE | | FC. (G)
10.2.2 If AB= 14 units, calculate the length of BF. (6D)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/2015
SCE
112 In the diagram C is the centre of the circle DAP. BA is a tangent to the circle
at A. CD is produced to meet the tangent to the circle at B. DP and DA are
drawn. E isa point on BA such that EC bisects DCA. Let Cc =x.
11.2.1 Prove that ABAD | | | ABCE. (7)
11.2.2 If itis also given that AB=8 units and AC = 6 units, calculate:
(a) The length of BD (5)
(b) The length of BE G3)
(c) The size of x G)
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Mathematics/P2
NSC
DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
93 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 to the
circle at R. RW is joined. R, = 30° and R, =50°.
93.1
93.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
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Give a reason why R, =30°,
State, with reasons, TWO other angles equal to 30°.
Determine, with reasons, the size of:
(a) 8,
(bo) Vv
Prove that WR?=RV « RS.
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(5)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/Feb.—Mar. 2015
NSC
QUESTION 10
In ATRM, M= 90°. NP is drawn parallel to TR with N on TM and P on RM. It is
further given that RT = 3PN.
T
N
I
ib
R PB M
10.1 Give reasons for the statements below.
Use DIAGRAM SHEET 5.
Statement Reason
In APNM and ARTM :
10.1.1] N,=T
Miscommon
10.1.2 | APNM ||] ARTM J ooccccccccccsescseseescsceseecscsescseesessessssesesessneaee
(2)
1
10.2 Prove that EN =>. 2)
RM 3
10.3 Show that RN? — PN? = 2RP?. (4)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2014
NSC
QUESTION 9
9.1 In the diagram, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC of ABC respectively
such that DE | | BC. DC and BE are joined.
A
k h
D 1
1
E
B
C
9.1.1 Explain why the areas of DEB and DEC are equal. (1)
9.1.2 Given below is the partially completed proof of the theorem that states
AD AE
that if in any ABC the line DE | | BC then .
DB EC
Using the above diagram, complete the proof of the theorem on
DIAGRAM SHEET 4.
Construction: Construct the altitudes (heights) h and k in ADE .
area ΔADE
1
ADh
2 ........
area DEB 1
BDh
2
area ΔADE AE
......................
area DEC EC
But areaDEB = .............................. (reason: .................................)
area ΔADE
...............................
area DEB
AD AE
DB EC
(5)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2014
NSC
9.2 In the diagram, ABCD is a parallelogram. The diagonals of ABCD intersect in M.
F is a point on AD such that AF : FD = 4 : 3. E is a point on AM such that
EF | | BD. FC and MD intersect in G.
A F D
G
E
M
B C
Calculate, giving reasons, the ratio of:
EM
9.2.1 (3)
AM
CM
9.2.2 (3)
ME
area FDC
9.2.3
area BDC (4)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2014
NSC
QUESTION 10
The two circles in the diagram have a common tangent XRY at R. W is any point on the
small circle. The straight line RWS meets the large circle at S. The chord STQ is a tangent
to the small circle, where T is the point of contact. Chord RTP is drawn.
Let R̂ 4 x and R̂ 2 y
P
1 2
S 1
2
1
2 T
3 4
X 1
W 2
1
x 2 Q
y 3
4
3
2
R 1
Y
10.1 Give reasons for the statements below.
Complete the table on DIAGRAM SHEET 6.
Let R̂ 4 x and R̂ 2 y
Statement Reason
10.1.1 T̂3 = x
10.1.2 P̂1 = x
10.1.3 WT | | SP
10.1.4 Ŝ1 = y
10.1.5 T̂2 = y
(5)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/November 2014
NSC
WR.RP
10.2 Prove that RT (2)
RS
10.3 Identify, with reasons, another TWO angles equal to y. (4)
10.4 Prove that Q̂ 3 Ŵ2 . (3)
10.5 Prove that RTS | | | RQP. (3)
WR RS 2
10.6 Hence, prove that .
RQ RP 2 (3)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/2014
NSC – Grade 12 Exemplar
QUESTION 9
In the diagram, M is the centre of the circle and diameter AB is produced to C. ME is drawn
perpendicular to AC such that CDE is a tangent to the circle at D. ME and chord AD intersect
at F. MB = 2BC.
M B
A C
3 1 2 1
2
1
2 x
F 3 2 3 4
1
D
E
9.1 If D̂ = x, write down, with reasons, TWO other angles each equal to x. (3)
4
9.2 Prove that CM is a tangent at M to the circle passing through M, E and D. (4)
9.3 Prove that FMBD is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)
9.4 Prove that DC2 = 5BC2. (3)
9.5 Prove that ∆DBC | | | ∆DFM. (4)
DM
9.6 Hence, determine the value of . (2)
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Mathematics/P2 DBE/2014
NSC – Grade 12 Exemplar
QUESTION 10
10.1 In the diagram, points D and E lie on sides AB and AC respectively of ∆ABC such
that DE | | BC. Use Euclidean Geometry methods to prove the theorem which states that
AD AE
= .
DB EC
A
D E
B C (6)
10.2 In the diagram, ADE is a triangle having BC | | ED and AE | | GF. It is also given that
AB : BE = 1 : 3, AC = 3 units, EF = 6 units, FD = 3 units and CG = x units.
A
3
B C
x
G
E
6 F 3 D
Calculate, giving reasons:
10.2.1 The length of CD (3)
10.2.2 The value of x (4)
10.2.3 The length of BC (5)
area ΔABC
10.2.4 The value of
area ΔGFD (5)
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2013
NSC
GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR STATEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS IN QUESTIONS 9
TO 12.
QUESTION 9
In AADC, E is a point on AD and B is a point on AC such that EB || DC.
F is a point on AD such that FB || EC. It is also given that AB = 2BC.
A B Cc
F
E
D
9.1 Determine the value of AF : FE (2)
9.2 Calculate the length of ED if AF = 8 cm. (4)
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Mathematics/P3 9 DBE/November 2013
NSC
QUESTION 12
In the diagram below, two circles intersect at K and Y. The larger circle passes through O, the
centre of the smaller circle. T is a point on the smaller circle such that KT is a tangent to the
larger circle. TY produced meets the larger circle at W.
WO produced meets KT at E.
Let W, =x
12.1 Determine FOUR other angles, each equal to x. (8)
12.2 Prove that T = 90°— x. (3)
12.3 Prove that KE = ET. (3)
12.4 Prove that KE? = OE.WE (6)
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2012
NSC
NOTE: Give reasons for all statements made in QUESTION 7, QUESTION 8,
QUESTION 9 and QUESTION 10.
QUESTION 7
7.1 If in ∆ LMN and ∆ FGH it is given that L̂ = F̂ and M̂ = Ĝ , prove the theorem that
LM LN
states = .
FG FH
L
M N
F
G H
(7)
7.2 In the diagram below, ∆VRK has P on VR and T on VK such that PT || RK.
VT = 4 units, PR = 9 units, TK = 6 units and VP = 2x – 10 units.
Calculate the value of x.
V
4
2x – 10
T
P
66
9
9
K
R
(4)
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2012
NSC
QUESTION 9
O is the centre of the circle CAKB.
AK produced intersects circle AOBT at T.
AĈB = x
C
x B
1 T
4
2 3
1
O 2
K
1 2 3
A
9.1 Prove that T̂ = 180° − 2 x . (3)
9.2 Prove AC || KB. (5)
9.3 Prove ∆BKT ||| ∆CAT (3)
AC (3)
9.4 If AK : KT = 5 : 2, determine the value of
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2011
NSC
QUESTION 9
AB is a diameter of the circle ABCD. OD is drawn parallel to BC and meets AC in E.
B
O
A
E
C
D
If the radius is 10 cm and AC = 16 cm, calculate the length of ED. [5]
QUESTION 10
CD is a tangent to circle ABDEF at D. Chord AB is produced to C. Chord BE cuts chord
AD in H and chord FD in G. AC || FD and FE = AB. Let D̂ 4 = x and D̂ 1 = y .
A
F
B 1
3 2
3 H
2 1 G
3
1 1
2
3 2 2
1 E
4
C D
10.1 Determine THREE other angles that are each equal to x. (6)
10.2 Prove that ΔBHD ||| ΔFED. (5)
10.3 Hence, or otherwise, prove that AB.BD = FD.BH. (2)
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2011
NSC
QUESTION 11
ABCD is a parallelogram with diagonals intersecting at F. FE is drawn parallel to CD.
AC is produced to P such that PC = 2AC and AD is produced to Q such that DQ = 2AD.
B A
F E
C
D
P Q
11.1 Show that E is the midpoint of AD. (2)
11.2 Prove PQ || FE. (3)
11.3 If PQ is 60 cm, calculate the length of FE. (5)
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Mathematics/P3 DBE/November 2010
NSC
8.2 ED is a diameter of the circle, with centre O. ED is extended to C. CA is a tangent to
the circle at B. AO intersects BE at F. BD || AO. Ê = x .
C
2 D
1
4
B 3
1 2
1
2 O
1 3
2
F
x
A
E
8.2.1 Write down, with reasons, THREE other angles equal to x. (4)
8.2.2 Determine, with reasons, CB̂E in terms of x. (3)
8.2.3 Prove that F is the midpoint of BE. (4)
8.2.4 Prove that ∆CBD ||| ∆CEB. (2)
8.2.5 Prove that 2EF.CB = CE.BD. (3)
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Mathematics/P3 7 DBE/November 2010
NSC
QUESTION 9
In the diagram below A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of the circle.
BD and AC intersect at E. Also,
EB = 8 cm,
DC = 8 cm and
AE : EC = 4 : 7.
D
8
x
A
E
C
y 8
B
If DE = x units and AB = y units, calculate x and y. [6]
QUESTION 10
In the diagram below M is the centre of the circle. FEC is a tangent to the circle at E. D is the
midpoint of AB.
F
E
M
A ||
||
D
B C
10.1 Prove MDCE is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)
10.2 Prove that MC2 = MB2 + DC2 – DB2. (3)
10.3 Calculate CE if AB = 60 mm, ME = 40 mm and BC = 20 mm. (4)
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Mathematics/P3 DoE/November 2009
NSC
QUESTION 9
O is the centre of the circle below. OM ⊥ AC. The radius of the circle is equal to 5 cm and
BC = 8 cm.
O B
A
M
C
9.1 Write down the size of BĈA. (1)
9.2 Calculate:
9.2.1 The length of AM, with reasons (3)
9.2.2 Area ΔAOM : Area ΔABC (3)
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Mathematics/P3 9 DoE/November 2009
NSC
QUESTION 10
AB
In the figure below, GB || FC and BE || CD. AC = 6 cm and = 2.
BC
A
G
H
B
F
E
C
D
10.1 Calculate with reasons:
10.1.1 AH : ED (4)
BE
10.1.2
CD (2)
10.2 If HE = 2 cm, calculate the value of AD × HE. (2)
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Mathematics/P3 10 DoE/November 2009
NSC
QUESTION 11
In the figure below, AB is a tangent to the circle with centre O. AC = AO and BA || CE. DC
produced, cuts tangent BA at B.
1
A
E 2
2 3 4
1
2
1 F
3
4 B
2
3
O
1
C
2
1
D
11.1 Show Ĉ2 = D̂1 . (3)
11.2 Prove that ΔACF ||| ΔADC. (3)
11.3 Prove that AD = 4AF. (4)
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Mathematics/P3 DoE/November 2008
NSC
QUESTION 9
In the figure below, PQ is a diameter to circle PWRQ. SP is a tangent to the circle at P.
∧
Let P1 = x
P Q
1
x 2
2 1
W 2
1 1 2
1
T 3
2 R
S
∧
9.1 Why is P R Q = 90°? (1)
∧ ∧
9.2 Prove that P1 = S . (3)
9.3 Prove that SRWT is a cylic quadrilateral. (3)
9.4 Prove that ∆QWR /// ∆QST. (3)
9.5 If QW = 5 cm, TW = 3 cm, QR = 4 cm and WR = 2 cm, calculate the length of:
9.5.1 TS (3)
9.5.2 SR (3)
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Mathematics/P3 DoE/November 2008
NSC
QUESTION 10
In the figure below, ∆ABC has D and E on BC. BD = 6 cm and DC = 9 cm.
AT : TC = 2 : 1 and AD || TE.
A
T
F
C
E
D
B
CE
10.1 Write down the numerical value of (1)
ED
10.2 Show that D is the midpoint of BE. (2)
10.3 If FD = 2 cm, calculate the length of TE. (2)
10.4 Calculate the numerical value of:
Area of ∆ADC
104.1 (1)
Area of ∆ABD
Area of ∆TEC
10.4.2 (3)
Area of ∆ABC
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