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Mathematics P2 1 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS P2
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
SEPTEMBER 2018
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Mathematics Grade 12 P2 KwaZulu Natal Mock 2018 QP
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Mathematics P2 2 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 11 questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers.
4. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be
used, unless stated otherwise.
6. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper. Write neatly and legibly.
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Mathematics P2 3 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 1
Mrs Simakuhle sells ice cream to high school learners in her neighbourhood. The sales were
analysed over 14 randomly selected days. Each sale was compared with the recorded maximum
on the day. This information is reflected in the table below.
Temperature
15 21 17 22 20 16 16 23 38 13 28 14 26 18
(in °C)
Number of ice
101 128 112 124 116 96 123 139 127 85 172 89 148 107
creams sold per day
1.1 Comment on the trend of the data. (1)
1.2 Identify the outlier in the data set. (1)
1.3 Determine the equation of the least squares regression line excluding the outlier. (3)
1.4 Predict the number of ice creams sold per day if the maximum air temperature is 24°C (2)
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Mathematics P2 4 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 2
The following weights (in kgs) were recorded from 15 randomly selected weight lifters at a
certain gymnasium.
79 80 85 88 89 89 92 94 101 105 106 107 108 112 113
2.1 Calculate the mean weight of the weight lifters. (2)
2.2 Calculate the standard deviation of the recorded weights. (2)
2.3 How many weight lifters would be classified in the feather weight division if you
have to weigh less than one standard deviation from the mean weight? (2)
2.4 Draw a box and whisker diagram for the above data. (5)
2.5 Calculate the IQR. (2)
2.6 Comment on the spread of the data. (1)
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Mathematics P2 5 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 3
In the diagram below, A (– 4; 5); C (–1; – 4) , B (4; 1) and D are the vertices of a quadrilateral.
E is the midpoint of CD and the point of intersection of the diagonals of ABCD.
AB CED. θ is the angle of inclination of line CB.
y
D
A (–4; 5)
E
θ
B (4; 1)
x
O
C (–1; –4)
3.1 Determine
3.1.1 the gradient of AB. (2)
3.1.2 the equation of AB. (2)
3.1.3 the equation of CD. (3)
3.1.4 the coordinates of E. (5)
3.1.5 the equation of the line parallel to BC and passing through A. (3)
3.2 Calculate the value of θ . (2)
3.3 Calculate the area of ∆ AEC. (4)
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Mathematics P2 6 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 4
In the figure , the straight line y = 2x – 4 and the circle (x – 6)2 + (y + 2 )2 = 25 intersect at A and B(3; 2).
P is the centre of the circle and APC is the diameter. Also R is the x – intercept of line BC and S is the
x – intercept of AB.
y = 2x – 4
y
B(3 ; 2)
R
x
O S R
A C
P
4.1 Write down the coordinates of the centre of the circle, P. (2)
4.2 Calculate the coordinates of S. (2)
4.3 Determine the equation of the line BC. (4)
4.4 Determine the equation of the circle with centre R and passing through B and C. (5)
4.5 Show that AC // SR. (5)
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Mathematics P2 7 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 5
5.1 Given:
4 tan + 5 = 0, (0o ; 180o). Evaluate without using a calculator:
41 cos 4 sin 150 . cos 180o (5)
5.2 Simplify, without the use of a calculator.
cos 99 sin 99
5.2.1 (6)
cos 33 sin 33
cos 140 sin 90 θ
5.2.2 (5)
sin 130 cos θ
5.3 Prove the identity:
2 sin 2 x cos x
(6)
2 tan x sin 2 x sin x
5.4 Determine the general solution of the following equation:
8 sin θ cos θ = – 2 3 (7)
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Mathematics P2 8 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 6
Given: f(x) = 3 cos x and g(x) = tan 2x for x [–45o ; 225o]
6.1 Sketch on the same set of axes the graphs of f and g. Clearly indicate any
asymptotes using dotted lines. (8)
6.2 One solution of the equation 3 cos x = tan 2x is 34o. Use your graph, to determine
any other solutions in the given interval. (2)
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QUESTION 7
In the diagram QS is a vertical pole. P and R are points in the same horizontal plane as Q
such that QP = QR. The angle of elevation of the top of the pole S from P is y.
Also SQ = h and PR̂Q = 2y.
S
h
Q
y
P
2y
R
Prove that:
h . cos2 y
PR [6]
sin y . sin 2 y
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Mathematics P2 9 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 8
In the diagram below, AOCD is a diameter of the circle with centre O and chord BE = 30 cm.
AOCD BE and OC = 2CD.
A
●O
B E
C
D
Calculate with reasons:
8.1 BC (2)
8.2 If CD = a units, determine OC in terms of a. (1)
8.3 Calculate OB. (1)
8.4 AB (correct to one decimal place). (3)
8.5 the radius of the circle CAB. (2)
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Mathematics P2 10 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 9
9.1 In the diagram below, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral of the circle with centre O.
Use the diagram to prove the theorem which states that B̂ D̂ 180 . (5)
A
D ●O
B
C
9.2 KOL is the diameter of the circle KPNML having centre O. R is the point on chord KN, such
that KR = RO. OR is produced to P. Chord KM bisects LK̂N and cuts LP in T.
K1 = x.
K
P
1 2
R 2 1
x
1
O●2 1
2 T
3 4
N
M
L
Prove with reasons that:
9.2.1 TK = TL (5)
9.2.2 KOTP is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)
9.2.3 PN // MK (3)
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Mathematics P2 11 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
QUESTION 10
In ∆ABC, R is a point on AB. S and P are points on AC such that RS // BP. P is the midpoint of AC.
AR 3
RC and BP intersects at T. .
AB 5
A
S
R P
T
B C
Calculate with reasons, the following ratios:
AS
10.1 (3)
SC
RT
10.2 (2)
TC
ARS
10.3 (3)
ABC
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QUESTION 11
In the diagram alongside,
ACBT is a cyclic quadrilateral.
BT is produced to meet tangent AP on D.
CT is produced to P. AC // DB.
A >> C
2 1
1 2
11.1 Prove that PA2 = PT . PC (5)
11.2 If PA = 6 units, TC = 5 units
and PT = x, show that 2 2
3
4
x2 + 5x – 36 = 0. (2) D 1 1 T >> B
x
11.3 Calculate the length of PT. (2)
P
11.4 Calculate the length of PD. (3)
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Mathematics P2 12 Preparatory Examination September 2018
NSC
INFORMATION SHEET
b b 2 4ac
x
2a
A P(1 ni) A P(1 ni) A P(1 i) n A P(1 i) n
Tn a (n 1)d Sn
n
2a (n 1)d
2
Tn ar n1 Sn
a r n 1 ; r 1 S
a
; 1 r 1
r 1 1 r
F
x 1 i 1
n
P
x[1 (1 i)n ]
i i
f ( x h) f ( x )
f ' ( x) lim
h 0 h
x x2 y1 y 2
d ( x 2 x1 ) 2 ( y 2 y1 ) 2 M 1 ;
2 2
y y1
y mx c y y1 m( x x1 ) m 2 m tan
x 2 x1
x a 2 y b2 r 2
a b c
InABC:
sin A sin B sin C
a 2 b 2 c 2 2bc. cos A
1
area ΔABC ab. sin C
2
sin sin . cos cos .sin sin sin . cos cos . sin
cos cos . cos sin . sin cos cos . cos sin . sin
cos2 sin 2
cos 2 1 2 sin 2 sin 2 2 sin . cos
2 cos2 1
n 2
x x x
i
x i 1
2
n n
n( A )
P(A) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) yˆ a bx
nS
b
x x ( y y )
(x x) 2
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