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Mathematics P2
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QUESTION 1
The following data represents the number of people that recovered from Covid-19 in 10 African
countries as at 20 July 2020.
8 39 63 69 104 141 183 191 301 592
Source: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdvegas1?#countries
1.1 Determine the standard deviation. (2)
1.2 How many countries lie within ONE standard deviation of the mean? (3)
1.3 Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The last African country (592 recoveries),
in the table, has better medical facilities than the others, therefore the number of recoveries
are higher. Justify your answer. (2)
1.4 After the total number of recoveries from Mozambique was added, the mean recoveries
changed to 209,72. Determine how many people recovered in Mozambique. (2)
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QUESTION 2
The table below represents the number of Covid-19 deaths (per week) recorded, for 5 weeks, in
South Africa, since 01 May 2020.
Week 1 2 3 4 5
No of Deaths 62 69 160 236 265
Source: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/south-africa/
2.1 Represent the information above in a scatter plot on the grid provided in your ANSWER
BOOK. (2)
2.2 Determine the equation of the least squares regression line (2)
2.3 Draw the least squares regression line on the scatter plot in your ANSWER BOOK. (2)
2.4 Determine the correlation coefficient of the above data and describe the relation between
the weeks and the number of deaths. (2)
2.5 Why is this situation unlikely to continue forever? (1)
2.6 Estimate the number of deaths in week 12. (2)
2.7 The actual number of deaths in week 12 was 1747. Give a possible reason for the
difference. (1)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Given: Parallelogram DEFG with D(2; 𝑑), E(−2; −1), F(4; 2) and G(𝑥; 𝑦). H is a point
̂ X = 45°.
on the 𝑥-axis and DH
Y G(𝑥; 𝑦)
D(2; 𝑑)
F(4; 2)
H 45° X
E(−2; −1)
3.1.1 Calculate the length of EF (2)
3.1.2 Show that the gradient of ED = 1 (1)
3.1.3 Hence show that 𝑑 = 3 (2)
3.1.4 Determine the equation of GF (3)
3.1.5 Determine the coordinates of G (2)
3.1.6 Calculate the length of ED, and hence show, without a calculator, that:
EF 3√10
= (4)
ED 8
3.1.7 The circle with centre F and radius EF is translated 4 units to the left and 2 units
down. Write down the equation of the new circle. (3)
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3.2 3
In the diagram, point A lies on the line with equation 𝑦 = 2 𝑥, and is one vertex of square
ABCD. Point C has coordinates (5; 0). The angle between the line and side AD of the
square is 𝜃.
Y 3
𝑦= 𝑥
2
A θ D
B C(5; 0)
X
3.2.1 Calculate the size of θ (2)
3.2.2 Determine the coordinates of point A (5)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Determine the coordinates of the centre of the circle with equation:
𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 − 2 = 0. (5)
4.2 In the diagram, two circles are drawn. The circle with centre at the origin has equation
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𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25. It cuts the 𝑥-axis at E and F, and the 𝑦-axis at G. EG and GF are drawn.
The circle with centre M(𝑎; −3) goes through the points B(5; −2) and A(0; −4). The
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tangent to the larger circle at A has equation 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = − 2 𝑥 − 4, and intersects the
smaller circle and the 𝑥-axis at E.
Y
X
4.2.1 Write down the coordinates of G (2)
4.2.2 Calculate the area of ∆EFG (2)
4.2.3 Determine the equation of MA, the radius of circle M (2)
4.2.4 Determine the equation of the larger circle (4)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Simplify the following to a single trigonometrical ratio:
sin(90° + 𝑥 ) . cos(−𝑥 ) − cos(180° − 𝑥 ) tan(𝑥 − 180°) . sin (𝑥) (5)
5.2 If sin 42° . cos 14° = 𝑎 and cos 42° . sin 14° = 𝑏, determine the following in terms of
𝑎 and 𝑏.
5.2.1 sin 56° (2)
5.2.2 sin 28° (2)
5.2.3 cos 56° (3)
5.3 Given:
cos 2θ + sin2 θ
= 1 − sin θ
1 + sin θ
5.3.1 Prove the identity. (4)
5.3.2 For which value(s) of x will the identity be invalid? (2)
5.4 Determine the value of tan θ, if the distance between the point (cos θ ; sin θ) and (-2; 1)
is √6. (3)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Solve for 𝑥 for the interval 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 0°] if sin 𝑥 = cos 2𝑥 − 1 (6)
6.2 In the diagram below, the graph of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = cos 2𝑥 is drawn for the interval
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 0°]
𝒇
6.2.1 Draw the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 + 1 for the interval 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 0°] on the grid given
in your ANSWER BOOK. Show ALL the intercepts with the axes, as well as the turning
points. (2)
6.2.2 If ℎ(𝑥 ) is the reflection of 𝑔(𝑥) in the 𝑥-axis, write down the equation of ℎ(𝑥). (1)
6.2.3 For which value(s) of 𝑥 will 𝑓 (𝑥 − 45°) ≥ 0? (2)
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QUESTION 7
Peter and Thando are standing at points P and T respectively while waiting to be sanitised
before entering the school building. A surveillance camera is positioned at B, as shown below.
Peter is 3𝑚 away from the camera. The angle of elevation from Peter to the camera is
(90° − 𝑥), PA ̂ T = (90° + 𝑥) and PT ̂A = 2𝑥.
B
A
90° + 𝑥
P 2𝑥
T
7.1 Determine AP in terms of 𝑥 (2)
7.2 Hence, determine if these learners comply with the social distancing regulations of
being 1.5𝑚 apart? (4)
7.3 If 𝑥 = 20°, determine the area of ∆APT (3)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 O is the centre of the circle through A, B and C in the diagram. Use the diagram to
prove the theorem which states that AO ̂ B = 2 AĈB (5)
C
O
•
A B
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8.2 O is the centre of the circle in the diagram.
• BP is produced to M such that OM ⊥ AB.
• AP intersects OM at L.
• BS is a tangent to the circle at B.
• MB ̂ S = 35
B
35
O 3
1
2
3
1 2 2 P
1
1 3
L
A 2
S
1
2
M
8.2.1 Calculate, with reasons, the size of:
(a) ̂1
A (2)
(b) ̂
O3 (2)
(c) ̂
P3 (2)
(d) ̂
M1 (3)
8.2.2 Prove that:
(a) OLPB is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)
(b) BS // OM. (2)
(c) OP is a tangent to the circle through P, L and M. (3)
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QUESTION 9
In the diagram is:
• DE a tangent to the circle at E .
• DFG is a straight line.
• DE = EF = FG
• HF // DE.
DF
It is further given that DE = 𝑦 .
• Let DE ̂F = x.
D E
x
2
1
2
F 3 H
G
9.1 Give, with reasons, THREE other angles equal to x. (6)
9.2 Prove that:
9.2.1 EH (3)
=𝑦
HG
̂ = 72
9.2.2 D (5)
9.2.3 DGE ||| DEF (3)
9.2.4 DE2 = DF. DG (2)
9.2.5 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 = 1 (5)
1
9.2.6 cos 72° = 𝑦 (3)
2
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INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS
− 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 n −1 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 2 − y1
y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) m= m = tan
x 2 − x1
( x − a )2 + ( y − b ) 2 = r 2
a b c 1
In ABC: = = a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A area ABC = ab. sin C
sin A sin B sin C 2
sin ( + ) = sin . cos + cos . sin sin ( − ) = sin . cos − cos . sin
cos( + ) = cos . cos − sin . sin cos( − ) = cos . cos + sin . sin
cos 2 − sin 2
cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2 sin 2 = 2 sin . cos
2 cos 2 − 1
n 2
fx (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)
n(S )
yˆ = a + bx b=
(x − x )( y − y )
(x − x) 2
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