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PREFACE
This support document serves to assist Mathematics learners on how to deal with curriculum
gaps and learning losses as a result of the impact of COVID-19 since 2020. It also captures
the challenging topics in the Grade 10 – 12 work. The exercises should be used in
conjunction with the 2022 Recovery Annual Teaching Plans. Activities should serve as a
guide on how to assess topics dealt with in this document. It will cover the following:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. NUMBER PATTERNS
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TOPIC: PATTERNS, SEQUENCES AND SERIES
LESSON 1: Grade 11 Revision
Term 1 Week 1 Grade 12
Duration 1HR Weighting 25/150 Marks Date
Sub-topics Quadratic sequences
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Pattern: a repetitive regular arrangement of things.
Sequence: the order in which related number/things follow one another.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Linear sequence m
Solving quadratic equations co
NOTES
o What a quadratic sequence is?
ics.
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Quadratic number sequences are sequences whose second difference is constant, and the
first differences form a linear sequence.
ep h
Their general term (Tn) is given in the form 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑛2 + 𝑏𝑛 + 𝑐.
o How the general term of a quadratic sequence is derived?
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o It is also worth noting that quadratic sequences will have a minimum or maximum value, since
they assume the shape of a parabola when sketched.
Worked examples:
1.
2. Determine the maximum value of a quadratic sequence given by 𝑇𝑛 = −𝑛2 + 26𝑛 − 170.
Solution:
By completing a square, 𝑇𝑛 = −𝑛2 + 26𝑛 − 170 = −(𝑛 − 13)2 − 1, which implies that the
maximum value of the sequence is −1.
Also, by differentiation, the maximum term of the sequence can be determined, i.e.
From 𝑇𝑛 = −𝑛2 + 26𝑛 − 170
⇒ 𝑇 ′ 𝑛 = −2𝑛 + 26
At maximum −2𝑛 + 26 = 0
Thus, 𝑛 = 13, which means that 𝑇13 is the maximum term.
Finally, 𝑇13 = −(13)2 + 26(13) − 170 = −1
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
Classwork/Homework
1. Consider the following number pattern: 6 ; 13 ; 22 ; 33 ; …
1.1 Write down the next term of the number pattern.
1.2 Determine the 𝑛𝑡ℎ of the sequence.
1.3 For what value/s of n is Tn equal to 2 497?
2. Given the quadratic pattern: −9 ; −6 ; 1 ; 𝑥 ; 27 ; . .
2.1 Calculate the value of x.
2.2 Determine the general term of the pattern.
2.3 Determine 𝑇100 .
2.4 Which term in the sequence will be equal to 397?
3. Consider the quadratic number pattern: −145 ; −122 ; −101 ; . . .
3.1 Write down the next term of the sequence.
3.2 Show that the general term of the pattern is 𝑇𝑛 = −𝑛2 + 26𝑛 − 170.
3.3 Between which two terms of the quadratic pattern will there be a difference of
−121?
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3.4 What value must be added to each term of the number pattern so that the value of
the maximum term in the new number pattern thus formed will be 1.
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TOPIC: PATTERNS, SEQUENCES AND SERIES
LESSON 2: Arithmetic (Linear) Sequences
Term 1 Week 1 Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 25/150 Date
Sub-topics Arithmetic Sequences
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Pattern: a repetitive regular arrangement of things.
Sequence (progression): the order in which related number/things follow one another.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Linear sequence
Solving linear equations
NOTES
o What an arithmetic sequence is?
Arithmetic number sequences are sequences in which the difference between
consecutive(successive) terms is constant.
o How the general term of an arithmetic sequence is derived?
Algebraically, an arithmetic sequence is written as follows:
𝑇1 = 𝑎
𝑇2 = 𝑎 + 𝑑
𝑇3 = 𝑎 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 = 𝑎 + 2𝑑
𝑇4 = 𝑎 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 = 𝑎 + 3𝑑
𝑇5 = 𝑎 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 = 𝑎 + 4𝑑 = 𝑎 + (5 − 1)𝑑
𝑇6 = 𝑎 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 + 𝑑 = 𝑎 + 5𝑑 = 𝑎 + (6 − 1)𝑑
.
.
.
𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑, the general term, where:
𝑇𝑛 is term number 𝑛 (ℕ 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦) in the sequence,
𝑎 is the first term,
𝑑 = 𝑇𝑛 − 𝑇𝑛−1 is the constant difference between successive terms, and,
𝑛 is the position of the term in the sequence, which can only be a natural
number.
o Since the difference between terms is constant, it can be concluded that if three consecutive
terms are given, as shown below:
𝑇1 ; 𝑇2 ; 𝑇3 ; . . .
𝑇2 − 𝑇1 ; 𝑇3 − 𝑇2
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Then, it follows that 𝑇2 − 𝑇1 = 𝑇3 − 𝑇2 . This can be applied to any three successive terms of
any arithmetic sequence.
o The general term, 𝑇𝑛 , can also be used to determine the value of 𝑛, the position of any term in
an arithmetic sequence.
Worked examples:
1. Consider the arithmetic sequence: 𝑥 ; 4𝑥 + 5 ; 10𝑥 − 5 ; . . .
1.1 Determine the value of 𝑥.
1.2 Write the numerical values of the first three terms of the sequence.
1.3 Determine the general term of the sequence.
1.4 What is the twentieth term of the sequence?
1.5 Which term of the sequence will be equal to 1945.
Solutions:
1.1 𝑇2 − 𝑇1 = 𝑇3 − 𝑇2
4𝑥 + 5 − 𝑥 = 10𝑥 − 5 − (4𝑥 + 5)
𝑥=5
1.2 𝑇1 = 5
𝑇2 = 4(5) + 5 = 25
𝑇3 = 10(5) − 5 = 45
1.3 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
𝑇𝑛 = 5 + 20(𝑛 − 1)
𝑇𝑛 = 20𝑛 − 15
1.4 𝑇20 = 20(20) − 15 = 385
1.5 1945 = 20𝑛 − 15
20𝑛 = 1960
𝑛 = 98
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
Classwork/Homework
1. p ; 2p + 2 ; 5p + 3 ; ... are the first three terms of an arithmetic sequence.
(a) Calculate the value of p.
(b) Determine the sequence.
(c) Find the 49th term.
(d) Which term of the sequence is 100.5?
2. Determine an expression for the nth term for an arithmetic sequence whose 6th term is 13 and
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the 14th term is 33.
3. Consider the following arithmetic sequence: −11 ; 2 sin 𝑥 ; 15 ; . . .
Determine the values of 𝑥 in the interval [0° ; 90°] for which the sequence will be arithmetic.
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TOPIC: PATTERNS, SEQUENCES AND SERIES
LESSON 3: Geometric Sequences
Term 1 Week 1 Grade 12
Duration 60 minutes Weighting 25 Date
Sub-topics Geometric Sequences
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Pattern: a repetitive regular arrangement of things.
Sequence (progression): the order in which related number/things follow one another.
Geometric: something that relates to geometric shapes or figures.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Laws of exponents
Solving exponential equations
NOTES
o What a geometric sequence is?
Geometric number sequences are sequences in which the ratio between
consecutive(successive) terms is common.
o How the general term of a geometric sequence is derived?
The general term for a geometric sequence can be derived as follows:
𝑇1 = 𝑎
𝑇2 = 𝑎 × 𝑟 = 𝑎𝑟
𝑇3 = 𝑎 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 = 𝑎𝑟 2
𝑇4 = 𝑎 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 = 𝑎𝑟 3
𝑇5 = 𝑎 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 × 𝑟 = 𝑎𝑟 4 = 𝑎𝑟 5−1
𝑇6 = 𝑎𝑟 6−1
.
.
.
𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 𝑛−1 the general term, where:
𝑇𝑛 is term number 𝑛 (ℕ 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦) in the sequence,
𝑎 is the first term,
𝑇
𝑟 = 𝑇 𝑛 is the common ratio between successive terms, and,
𝑛−1
𝑛 is the position of the term in the sequence, which can only be a natural
number.
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o Since the ratio between terms is common, it can be shown that if three consecutive terms are
given:
𝑇1 ; 𝑇2 ; 𝑇3 ; . . .
𝑇2 𝑇3
;
𝑇1 𝑇2
𝑇2 𝑇
Then, it implies that = 3. This can be applied to any three successive terms of any
𝑇1 𝑇2
geometric sequence.
o The general term, 𝑇𝑛 , can also be used to determine the value of 𝑛, the position of any term in
any geometric sequence.
Worked examples:
1. 𝑥 − 4 ; 𝑥 + 2 and 3𝑥 + 1 respectively represent 𝑇4 , 𝑇5 and 𝑇6 of a geometric sequence.
1.1 Determine the value of 𝑥.
1.2 Determine the numerical values of the first three terms of the sequence.
1.3 Determine the general term of the sequence.
1.4 What is the tenth term of the sequence?
3125
1.5 Which term of the sequence will be equal to ?
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Solutions:
𝑇5 𝑇
1.1 = 6
𝑇4 𝑇5
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1.2
1.3 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 𝑛−1
243 1 𝑛−1 32 5 𝑛−1
𝑇𝑛 = 2 (− 3) or 𝑇𝑛 = 125 (2)
243 1 10−1 1
1.4 T10 = (− 3) =−
2 162
or
32 5 10−1 15625
𝑇10 = ( ) =
125 2 16
32 5 𝑛−1
1.5 From 𝑇𝑛 = 125 (2)
3125 32 5 𝑛−1
= 125 (2)
8
390625 5 𝑛−1
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5 8 5 𝑛−1
(2) = (2)
8=𝑛−1
∴𝑛=9
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
Classwork/Homework
1. 𝑘 + 1 ; 𝑘 − 1 ; 2𝑘 − 5 ; ... are the first three terms of a geometric sequence, where 𝑘 < 0:
(a) Calculate the value of 𝑘.
(b) Determine the sequence.
(c) Determine the general term of the sequence.
(d) Find the 10th term.
(e) Which term of the sequence is −59 049?
2. Determine an expression for the nth term for a geometric sequence whose 3th term is −20 and
the 6th term is 160.
3.
Determine the general term of the sequence in terms of 𝑥.
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TOPIC: PATTERNS, SEQUENCES AND SERIES
LESSON 4: Combined sequences
Term 1 Week 1 Grade 12
Duration 1HR Weighting 25 Date
Sub-topics Combined sequences
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Pattern: a repetitive regular arrangement of things.
Sequence (progression): the order in which related number/things follow one another.
Geometric: something that relates to geometric shapes or figures.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Laws of exponents
Solving equations
NOTES
The teacher leads discussion of the worked example:
Worked example:
1. Given below is the combination sequence of an arithmetic and a geometric pattern:
3 ; 8 ; 6 ; 5 ; 12 ; 2 ; . . .
1.1 If the pattern continues, write down the next two terms.
1.2 Determine the 15th and the 16th term of the given sequence.
Solutions:
1.1 Geometric sequence: 3 ; 6 ; 12 ; . . ., the common ratio is 2, which implies
that the next term is 24.
Arithmetic sequence: 8 ; 5 ; 2 ; . . ., the constant difference is −3, which
implies that the next term is −1.
1.2 Geometric sequence: 𝑎 = 3 and 𝑟 = 2
All odd-numbered terms belong to the geometric sequence, thus:
𝑇𝑛 = 3(2)𝑛−1
⇒ 𝑇15 = 3(2)15−1 = 49 152
All even-numbered terms belong to the arithmetic sequence, hence, from
: 8 ; 5 ; 2 ; . . .
𝑎 = 8 and 𝑑 = −3
∴ 𝑇16 = 𝑎 + 15𝑑
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⇒ 𝑇16 = 8 + 15(−3) = −37
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
Classwork/Homework
1. Consider the sequence: 12 ; 4 ; 14 ; 7 ; 18 ; 10 ; …
1.1 Write down the next TWO terms if the given pattern continues.
1.2 Calculate the value of the 50th term of the sequence.
1.3 Write down the value of 131th term of the sequence.
2. The following sequence is a combination of an arithmetic and a geometric sequence:
3 ; 3 ; 9 ; 6 ; 15 ; 12 ; …
2.1 Write down the next TWO terms.
2.2 Calculate 𝑇22 − 𝑇21 .
2.3 Prove that ALL the terms of this infinite sequence will be divisible by 3.
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LESSON 5:
Term 1 Week 2 Grade 12
Duration 1 HR Weighting 25 Date
Sub-topics Series and Sigma Notation
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Sum – is a result on an addition.
Series – is the sum of a sequence.
Sigma notation – Is the mathematical symbol which is used as the symbol for summing a
series.
n
T - This is read as follows: The sum of all the terms T (general term) from k 1 up to and
k 1
k k
including k n , where n N.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Learners should be able to:
Substitute
Determine the common difference/ ratio between consecutive terms
Determine the number of terms in a finite series.
Solving exponential equations.
NOTES
Example 1:
8
1.1 Calculate: 4i 1
i 2
Last value to be substituted into the general term to obtain the last term.
8
4i 1
i 2
General term/ nth term
Note! 7 terms not 8
First value to be substituted into No. of terms = Top – bottom
the general term to obtain the +1
first term
42 1 43 1 44 1 45 1 46 1 47 1 48 1
7 11 15 19 23 27 31
133 Important! There are 8 terms not 7.
Example 2:
7
Number of terms = 7 – 0+ 1 = 8
2.1 Calculate: 3.21 k
k 0
Solution: 3.210 3.211 3.212 3.213 3.214 3.215 3.216 3.217
3 3 3 3 3 3
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2 4 8 16 32 64
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765
64
Example 3:
3.1 Write the following series in sigma notation: 3 1 5 ......... 313
Solution
The above series is arithmetic with the a 3 and d 4 .
Advisable that learners determine the nth term of the series.
Note: Use k since n represents the total number of terms!
Tn a n 1d
Tk a k 1d
Tk 3 k 14
4k 4 3
Tk 4k 7 ( general term)
Bottom: Top:
3 4k 7 313 4k 7
4 4k 320 4k
k 1 k 80
80
3 1 5 .......... ..... 313 4k 8
k 1
Example 4:
4.1 Write the series in sigma notation: 3 6 12 2 .......... ........ 6 144
Solution: The above series is geometric.
r 3
Tk 32 nth term
k 1
Bottom: Top:
3 32 6 144 32k 1
k 1
1 2 k 1 2 048 2 k 1
2 0 2 k 1 211 2 k 1
k 1 k 12
12
Answer: 3 6 12 2 .......... ........ 6 144 32
k 1
k 1
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1.1 Expand and then calculate each of the following:
k
13 8 7
1
a) 3 b) 1 2k c) 2
r 4 k 2 k 0 2
1.2 Write each of the following series in sigma notation:
a) 5 1 3 .......... .... 83 87
b) 2 6 18 .......... ..... to 50 terms
1 2 3 4 24
c) ......
2 3 4 5 25
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TOPIC: PATTERNS, SEQUENCES AND SERIES
LESSON 6:
Term 1 Week 2 Grade 12
Duration 1 hour Weighting Date
Sub-topics Summing the terms of an arithmetic series
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Sum – is a result of an addition
Series – is the sum of a sequence.
Sigma notation – Is the mathematical symbol which is used as the symbol for summing a
series.
n
T - This is read as follows: The sum of all the terms T (general term) from k 1 up to and
k 1
k k
including k n , where n N.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Learners should be able to:
Substitute
Determine the common difference between consecutive terms
Determine the number of terms in a finite series.
NOTES
We will now look at summing a large number of terms. We can calculate the sum of the first n terms of
an arithmetic series by using the following formula.
How the formula for the sum on an arithmetic series is derived?
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Worked example:
1.1 Calculate the sum of the first 30 terms of the sequence: 3; 11; 19; 27;...
1.2 Calculate the sum of the following finite series: 14 11 8 ....... 103
251
1.3 Calculate 7k 5
k 1
1.4 Given: 2 5 8 .......... n terms 72710. Calculate the number of terms in the series.
m
1.5 Determine m if 1 3i 671
i 0
Suggested solutions:
1.1 In this particular question, the number of terms to be added are specified.
The sequence is arithmetic with d 8, a 3 and S 30 ?
S n 2a n 1d
n
Encourage learners to copy their formula from the
2
information sheet.
S 20 23 20 18
20
Substitution
2
S 20 1580 Encourage learners to work out their answers using a calculator!
1.2 The number of terms to be added are not known at this stage. It is necessary to first determine the
number of terms in the series before calculating the sum.
a 14 , d 3 and Tn 103
Tn a n 1d ………(from the information sheet)
103 14 n 13
103 14 3n 3
n 40
There are 40 terms in the series.
S n 2a n 1d a l (where l is the last term)
n n
or Sn
2 2
S 40
40
2 14 40 13 S 40
40
14 103
2 2
S 40 1780 S 40 1780
1.4 1.3 Generate at least the first three terms to identify the type of the series.
2 9 16 ....... 1752
The series is arithmetic since d 7
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a 2, n 251
S n 2a n 1d a l
n n
or Sn
2 2
S 251
251
22 251 17 S 251
251
2 1752
2 2
S 251 220127 S 251 220127
1.5 72 710 is a sum of certain number of terms not the value of a term.
a 2, d 3 and S n 72710
S n 2a n 1d
n
2
72710 22 n 13
n
2
145420 n4 3n 3
145420 n3n 1
3n 2 n 145420 0
n 660 n 661 0 A quadratic formula maybe used.
n 660 or n 661
1.6 Generate at least the first three terms to identify the type of the series.
1 2 5 .......... the series is arithmetic
a 1; d 3 ; S n 671
n m 0 1 m 1……..calculate the number of terms ALWAYS. Do not assume any value.
S n 2a n 1d
n
2
m 1
-671= 21 m 1 1 3
2
m 1
671 2 3m
2
1342 m 12 3m
1342 3m 2 m 2
3m 2 m 1344 0
3m 64 m 21 0 A quadratic formula maybe used.
64
m or m 21
3
m 21
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1.1 Calculate the sum of the series: 10 + 7 + 4 + ………….to 32 terms.
50
1.2 Calculate 5 2m
m2
1.3 Given the following series: 5 1 3 7 ........ 35 . Calculate the sum of the series.
1.4 A job was advertised at a starting salary of R90 000 pa with an increase of R4 500.
Determine:
1.4.1 The employee’s salary in the sixth year.
1.4.2 The total earnings after 10 years.
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m
1.5 Calculate m if : 7k 5 1287
k 1
1.6 Determine the value of k for which :
60 5
3r 4 k
r 5 p 2
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TOPIC: SEQUENCES, SERIES AND SIGMA NOTATION
LESSON 7:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 hour Weighting Date
Sub-topics Summing the terms of a geometric series
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Sum – is a result of an addition.
Series – is the sum of a sequence.
Sigma notation – Is the mathematical symbol which is used as the symbol for summing a
series.
n
T - This is read as follows: The sum of all the terms T (general term) from k 1 up to and
k 1
k k
including k n , where n N.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Intuitive understanding and application of Laws of exponents.
Determining the number of terms in a finite series.
Determining the nth term of a geometric sequence.
NOTES
A geometric series is the sum of a geometric sequence.
Educator will now facilitate the discussion on how to sum the large number of terms in a geometric
series using one of the following formulae.
The derivation of the said above formulae is as follows.
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Educator will now facilitate the application of the above formula using the suggested examples
below.
Worked examples:
2
1. Calculate the sum of the first 12 terms of the series: 2 6 ....
3
2. Calculate the sum of the following finite series 1 4 + 16 64 ........ 1073741824
19
3. Calculate 3. 2
i 1
i 0
4. How many terms of the geometric sequence 1; 2; 4; 8;......... .. will add up to 349525?
n
5. Given: 32
1 k
5,8125 . Calculate the value of n.
k 1
1
6. The Constant ration of a geometric sequence is . The 8th term of the same sequence is
2
5
. Determine the sum of the first 8 terms.
32
Suggested solutions:
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1. This is a geometric series with a ; r 3 ; S12 ?
3
Sn
a r n 1
……..state the formula
r 1
S12
3 3 1
12
3 1
.
S12 177146, 6
2. The series is geometric with a 1; r 4; Tn 1073741824
Tn ar n 1
1073741824 1.4
n 1
2 30 2 2
n 1
2 30 2 2 n 2
30 2n 2
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2n 32
n 16
19
3. 2
i 1 3
3. = 3 6 +………..+ 786432
i 0 2
The series is geometric with:
3
a , r 2, n 19 0 1 20
2
a r n 1
Sn …… state the formula
r 1
2 1
2 20
S 20 3 524287,5
2 1
4. The series is geometric with a 1; r 2 and S n 349525
Important! Emphasize that 349 525 should not be confused with the value of the term.
a r n 1
Sn
r 1
349525
1 2n 1
2 1
349525
1 2n 1
3
1048575 1( 2 1)
n
1048576 2
n
220 2n
n 20
The first 20 terms must be added to give 349 525.
n
32
1 k
5. 5,8125
k 1
3 3
3 24 ......... 5,8125
2 4
In this case a sum of the series is given. You are required to find the number of terms to be
added to give a sum of 5,8125
1
The series is geometric with a 3; r ; S n 5,8125 ; n n 1 1 n
2
a r 1
n
Sn
r 1
1 n
3 1
2
5,8125
1
1
2
1 n
5,8125 0,5 3 1
2
93 1 n
3 1
32 2
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n
31 1
1
32 2
n
1 1
32 2
5 n
1 1
2 2
n 5
5
6. …;…;…;….;…;…;…; ;……..
32
1
r ; n 8 . It is important to first calculate the value of a .
2
T8 ar 7 ……. refer to the general term discussed earlier.
7 7
5 1 1
a …… on both sides
32 2 2
a 20
Sn
a r n 1
r 1
1 8
20 1
2
S8
425
= / 13,28125
1 32
1
2
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1 1
1.1 Calculate the sum of the first 12 terms of the geometric sequence ; ; 1;.......
4 2
5
1.2 Evaluate 9 6 4 .......... . 1
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m4
1
11
1.3 Calculate 8
m 3 2
p 1
1
m
1.4 Determine m if: 8
3
15
p 1 2 4
p
1.5 What is the least value of p for which the series
1
2k 2 31?
k 1 16
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TOPIC: SEQUENCES, SERIES AND SIGMA NOTATION
LESSON 8:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 hour Weighting Date
Sub-topics Sum to infinity of a converging geometric series
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Convergent series – is one in which the sum approaches a specific value as n increases. Once the
sum reaches this specific value (sum to infinity, S ), the sum does not go behind the value.
Divergent – is one in which the sum becomes very large as n increases.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Determining the common ratio between consecutive terms.
Generating terms of a series from sigma notation.
NOTES
Educator to facilitate the
development of the lesson.
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Worked examples:
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1. Consider the geometric series: 36 18 9 .......... .
1.1 Why does the sum to infinity exists for this series?
1.2 Calculate the S .
2. Calculate : 82
2m
m 1
3.
4. The first term of a geometric series is 124. The sum to infinity is 64. Determine the common ratio.
Suggested solutions:
1.1 The series is convergent (sum to infinity exist), because the common ration is between -1 and 1.
1 r 1
1
1 …….the common ratio (r) =
1 1 2
2
a
1.2 S
1 r
36
1
1
2
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2. 82
2m 1 1
=2+ + ........ Emphasize generating the terms of a series.
m 1 2 8
1
r ; a 2; S ?
4
a
S
1 r
2
1
1
4
8
3
3.a) Geometric series ONLY converges when 1 r 1
3 x x 2 3 x x 2
2
r x 2
3 x x 2 3x
1 x 2 1
1 x 3
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a
S
1 r
3x
b)
1 x 2
3x
x3
4. a 124; S 64
a
S
1 r
124
64
1 r
64 64r 124
64r 60
15
r
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1.1 Consider the geometric series: 53x 1 53x 1 53x 1 ........
2 3
a) For which value(s) of x will the series converge?
1
b) Calculate the sum to infinity of the series if x .
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1.2 Write the series in sigma notation: 2 + 0,2 + 0, 02 + …….
1.3 Given: 53 2 k
k 1
a) Write down the value of the first TWO terms of the infinite geometric series.
b) Calculate the sum to infinity of the series.
2 3
1.4 In a geometric sequence, the second term is and the sum to infinity of the sequence is .
3 5
Determine the common ratio.
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TOPIC: SEQUENCES, SERIES AND SIGMA NOTATION
LESSON 9:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 hour Weighting 25 Date
Sub-topics Determining terms from the sum formula
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Sum – is a result on an addition.
Sequence - the order in which related number/things follow one another.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Substitute values in a given formula
Determining the sum
RESOURCES
Grade 12 text books (Mind Action Series)
Previous papers from different provinces including national papers.
NOTES
An educator may adopt an investigative approach in facilitating discussions on how the terms of the
sequence may be calculated using the sum formula.
Worked out examples:
Consider the arithmetic series 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 ......... and answer the questions that follow.
Term 1 is equal to the sum of the 1st
In this series, we define T1 S1 2 term
1. Determine the values of:
a) T2 ; S 2 ; and S 1
b) T3 ; S 3 ; S 2
c) T4 ; S 4 ; and S 3
What can you conclude?
2. Identify a relationship between Tn , S n and S n 1 where n 1 and n N.
3. Determine the values of:
a) T5
b) T6
4. In an arithmetic sequence S n n 2 2n.
Use your formula in 2 to determine the value of :
a) T7 b) T50
Suggested solutions:
1. a) T2 5 ………from the given series.
S 2 2 5 7 ……..sum of the first two terms of the series.
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S1 2 ……….adding only the first term.
S 2 S1 7 2 5 T2
b) T3 8 ………from the given series.
S 3 2 5 8 15 ……..sum of the first 3 terms of the series.
S 2 7 …….sm of the first two terms of the series.
S 3 S 2 15 7 8 T3
c) T4 11 ……from the given series.
S 4 2 5 8 11 26 …….sum of the first 4 terms of the series.
S 3 15
S 4 S 3 26 15 11 T4
Value of the term is equal to the difference between sums of two consecutive terms.
2. Tn S n S n 1
3. a) T5 S 5 S 4 40 26 14 b) T6 S 6 S 5 57 40 17
4. T7 S 7 S 6 35 24 11 b) T50 S 50 S 49 2400 2303 97
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1.1
a)
b)
1.2
a)
b)
n
1.3 Prove that: 2k 1n n3 4n
k 3
REVISION EXERCISES/EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES
1.
1.1
1.2
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2.
2.1
2.2
EC Sept 2016
3.
3.1
3.2
North West 2016
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Nsc Nov 2016
5.
KZN Jun 2017
6. Consider an arithmetic sequence which has the second term equal to 8 and the fifth equal 10.
6.1 Determine the common difference of this sequence.
6.2 Write down the sum of the first 50 terms of this sequence, using sigma notation.
6.3 Determine the sum of the first 50 terms of this sequence.
Feb/March 2016
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7.
GP Sep2018
8.
Nsc June 2018
9.
KZN Jun 2019
10.
10.1 Prove that 4.3
k 1
2 k
is a convergent geometric series. Show All your calculations
2
10.2 If 4.32 k , determine the value of p
k p 9
Nsc Nov 2020
11.
Feb/March 2011
12.
Nsc Nov 2019
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TOPIC 2 : EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 1:
Term 1 Week 3 Grade 12
2HR
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Revision of previous Grades Euclidean Geometry
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Tangents, Secants, Segments, Circles, Arcs.
Theorems, Corollaries, Converses, Axioms.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10 & 11 theorems & converses
Grade 9 parallel lines and triangle geometry.
Formal proofs of the 5 examinable Gr11 proofs.
RESOURCES
KZN Provincial Euclidean Geometry document 2015
Past Grade 11 Examination questions papers.
Mind Action Series GR 12
NOTES
Parallel lines Corresponding angles are equal
 1 B̂1
A
C 1 2
3 4
D Â 2 B̂ 2
 3 B̂ 3
E B
1 2 F
 4 B̂ 4
3 4 Alternate angles are equal
̂3 = B
A ̂2
̂
A4 = ̂ B1
Co-interior angles are supplementary
 3 B̂1 180
 4 B̂ 2 180
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Types of triangles The exterior angle of a triangle equals the sum
of its interior opposite angles
Acute
Obtuse Angled
Angled Triangle
Triangle
y
Isosceles
Triangle
Equilateral
Triangle
x x+y
Right
Angled
Triangle
Cases of congruency
Angle / Side / Angle Side / Side / Side
y y
x
x
Side / Angle / Side
90° / Hypoteneus / Side
x
x
Midpoint Theorem
The line joining the midpoints of two sides of a x
triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to
half the length of the third side.
2x
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Grade 10 quadrilaterals
Quadrilateral Trapezium Parallelogram Rectangle
Any four A quadrilateral
sided closed with one pair of All properties of
figure Opposite Sides a Paralleogram
parallel + each interior
angle is 90°
Opposite Sides are parallel.
Opposite Angles are equal.
Opposite Sides are equal.
Kite Diagonals bisect each other.
Square
Rhombus
x y
y
x Contains all the
Consecutive All properties of a properties of a
sides are equal Paralleogram + Reactangle &
& Diagonals Rhombus
adjacent sides are equal
intersect at &
90° Diagonals bisect each
other at 90° and
diagonals bisect the
angles x
y
y x
How to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?
1. Prove that the opposite sides are parallel (definition) or
2. Prove that the opposite sides are equal. or
3. Prove that the opposite angles are equal. or
4. Prove that the diagonals bisect each other. or
5. Prove that one pair of opposite sides is equal and parallel.
Grade 11 Circle Geometry
No. ILLUSTRATION THEOREM OR COROLLARIES
(Acceptable Reasons for Formal Proof is in
brackets)
1.
The line drawn from the centre of a circle
perpendicular to a chord bisects the chord.
(line from centre ⊥ to chord)
2.
The line drawn from the centre of a circle to the
midpoint of a chord is perpendicular to the
chord.
(line from centre to midpt of chord)
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3.
The angle subtended by an arc at the centre of
a circle is double the size of the angle
subtended by the same arc at the circle (on the
x
same side of the chord as the centre)
2x
(∠ at centre = 2 ×∠ at circumference )
4.
The angle subtended by the diameter at the
circumference of the circle is 90°.
(∠s in semi circle OR
diameter subtends right angle )
5.
x
Angles subtended by a chord of the circle, on
the same side of the chord, are equal
x
(∠s in the same seg )
6.
x The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral
are supplementary
180°-x
(opp ∠s of cyclic quad)
7.
x The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is
equal to the interior opposite angle.
(ext ∠ of cyclic quad )
x
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8. x
The angle between the tangent to a circle and
the chord drawn from the point of contact is
equal to the angle in the alternate segment.
y
y
(tan chord theorem )
x
9.
The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the
radius/diameter of the circle at the point of
contact.
(tan ⊥ radius OR
tan ⊥ diameter )
10.
Two tangents drawn to a circle from the same
point outside the circle are equal in length
(Tans from common pt OR
Tans from same pt )
11.
Equal chords subtend equal angles at the centre
of the circle.
x (equal chords; equal ∠s )
x
12.
Equal chords subtend equal angles at the
x circumference of the circle.
(equal chords; equal ∠s )
x
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
To be done as an example by the Educator in Class
2.1.1
̂ F = 𝑥, name with
2.1.1.1. If CD
reasons, FIVE other angles equal to x.
2.1.1.2. Prove that ABCD is a
parallelogram.
Day 1 – Homework Activity
2.1.2
2.1.2.1. Prove that FC || OE.
2.1.2.2. Prove that OFLE is a cyclic
quadrilateral.
2.1.2.3. If F̂1 = 𝑥 , express with
reasons Ô 1 in terms of x.
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Day 2 – Classwork Activity
2.1.3.
̂1.
2.1.3.1. Determine the size of O
2.1.3.2. Determine the size of ̂
A2 .
2.1.3.3. Determine the size of ̂
D.
2.1.3.4. Determine the size of AĈO .
Day 2 – Classwork Activity
2.1.4.
2.1.4.1. Write down, with reasons,
another angle equal to Ĉ3 .
2.1.4.2. Show that CHRJ is a
trapezium.
2.1.4.3. Prove that OC bisects AĈD
̂D
2.1.4.4. Write down, with reason, AB
in terms of x.
2.1.4.5. Determine ̂
R 2 in terms of x.
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TOPIC: EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 2:
Grade
Term 1 Week 3&4 12
3HR
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Ratio and Proportionality Theorem
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Ratio, Parallel lines, Area of triangles, Heights of triangles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10 & 11 theorems & converses
Grade 9 parallel lines and triangle geometry.
Basic understanding of ratios.
RESOURCES
Textbooks (Mind Action Series GR 12)
KZN Provincial Gr 12 Investigation 2021
Past Trial Examination Question Papers from Provinces
NOTES
Start of by discussing the concept of ratio with learners.
Discuss how the heights (altitudes) of triangles are obtained.
Discuss the cases of Triangles between parallel lines which have common bases.
Proceed to do this short investigation:
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LEARNER ACTIVITY 1 Day 1 – Classwork Activity
In the diagram you are given ∆ XZV,
with WY//VZ
Consider the diagram above and answer the questions that follow:
1.1 Use the diagram above and construct:
1.1.1 Height “h” perpendicular to base XV of ∆ XVY
1.1.2 Height “k” perpendicular to base XZ of ∆ XWZ
1.2 Using height “h” write down expressions for the following:
1.2.1 Area of ∆ XWY = ……………………
1.2.2 Area of ∆ VWY = ……………………
1.2.3 Area of ∆ XWY_ =
Area of ∆ VWY ……………………………….
Using height “k” write down expressions for the following:
1.2.4 Area of ∆ XWY = ……………………
1.2.5 Area of ∆ WYZ = ……………………
1.2.6 Area of ∆ XWY_ =
Area of ∆ WYZ ……………………………….
1.3 Considering your answers in 1.2.3, 1.2.6, give a reason why the following statement can be made:
Area of ∆ XWY_ = Area of ∆ XWY
Area of ∆ VWY Area of ∆ WYZ
1.4 Hence or otherwise, simplify Area of ∆ XWY_ = Area of ∆ XWY
Area of ∆ VWY Area of ∆ WYZ
1.5 Considering ∆ XVZ with line WY parallel to base VZ, and your answer in 1.4, make a conjecture.
1.6 Suggest a possible reason why the conjecture in 1.5 will not work if WY was not parallel to VZ.
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Discuss the Formal Proof of the Ratio & Proportionality Theorem
THEOREM: The line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides proportionally
Given : 𝜟ABC, D lies on AB and E lies on AC. And DE // BC.
A
A E D
h k
h k
A
h
D E k
B C
B C
B C D E
AD AE
R.T.P :
DB EC
Proof : Join D to C and E to B. Draw altitudes h and k relative to bases AD and AE
1
AD h
Area Δ ADE AD
2 (same height)
Area Δ BDE 1
DB h DB
2
1
AE k
Area Δ ADE AE
2 (same height)
Area Δ CED 1
EC k EC
2
but Area Δ BDE Area Δ CED (same base & between // lines)
Area Δ ADE Area Δ ADE
Area Δ BDE Area Δ CED
AD AE
DB EC
Discuss the converse the Ratio & Proportionality Theorem
The formal proof is not tested but the application of this theorem is!
CONVERSE: If a line cuts two sides of a triangle proportionally, then that line is parallel to
the third side
Whenever you use this theorem the reason you must give is:
Line divides sides ofΔ proportionally OR prop theorem; name || lines
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EXAMPLE 1
Question
Solution
EXAMPLE 2
Question
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Solution
DAY 1 Activities 2.2.1 – 2.2.2
DAY 2 Activities 2.2.3 – 2.2.5
DAY 3 Activities 2.2.6 – 2.2.7
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
2.2.1. Find, giving 2.2.2 In
reasons the value ΔACE,
of x BD||AE.
Calculate the
value of y.
2.2.3.
Consider the diagram alongside:
RB 1
= , PA : AR = 1 : 2 and PM//AB
RQ 3
2.2.3.1 Write down the values for RA:RP
and RB : BQ.
2.2.3.2 Determine BM : BR.
2.2.3.3 Prove that RM = MQ
2.2.4.
Calculate, giving reasons, the length of:
2.2.4.1 AC
2.2.4.2 AO
2.2.4.3 EF
AREA ΔADO 8
2.2.4.4 Prove that : =
AREA ΔAEF 25
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2.2.5.
In the diagram below, KM is a diameter of
the circle centre O. OK = r. OC = 4r and
H = Ĉ.
̂
Prove that EK // HC
2.2. 6. In ∆ ABC in the diagram alongside, D is a
point on AB such that AD : DB = 5 : 4. P and E are
points on AC such that DE ∥ BC and DP ∥ BE.
BC is NOT a diameter of the circle.
̂ E = 120° , EC = 12 units
Given: BD
and BC = 18 units.
Determine, with reasons:
2.2.6.1 The length of AE
Area of ∆ AEB
2.2.6.2
Area of ∆ ECB
2.2.7 In ∆ABC, R is a point on AB. S and P are points on AC such that RS // BP. P is the midpoint of
AR
AC. RC and BP intersects at T. 3 A
AB= .
5
S
R P
T
B C
Calculate with reasons, the following ratios:
AS
2.2.7.1
SC
RT
2.2.7.2
TC
ΔARS
2.2.7.3
ΔABC
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TOPIC: EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 3:
Term 1 Week 4 Grade 12
3H
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Similarity
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Similar, Equiangular, Congruent and the difference between these terms.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10 & 11 theorems & converses
Grade 9 parallel lines and triangle geometry.
Formal proofs of the 5 examinable Gr11 proofs.
RESOURCES
Textbooks (Mind Action Series GR 12)
Provincial Trial Exam Papers
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NOTES
Discuss concepts of similarity from earlier grades
Two polygons are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
Two conditions must both be satisfied for two polygons to be similar:
(a) The corresponding angles must be equal.
(b) The ratio of the corresponding sides must be in the same proportion.
Draw and discuss such examples with learners.
Have a discussion around
whether the square and
rectangle alongside are
similar.
Considering Similar Triangles highlight….
With similar triangles, only one of the two conditions needs to be true in order for the two triangles to be
similar. This is proved in the theorem below:
THEOREM : Equiangular Triangles are similar
Given 𝛥 ABC and ΔDEF with  = D
̂ ;B
̂ = E ̂ = F̂
̂;C
AB AC BC
R.T.P : DE = DF = EF
A D
X Y
E F
B C
Proof : Mark off X on AB and Y on AC such
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That AX = DE and AY = DF. Construct XY
In AXY and DEF
1. AX DE (construct ion)
2. AY DF (construct ion)
3. Â D̂ (given)
AXY DEF (SAS)
now AX̂Y Ê but Ê B̂ (given)
AX̂Y B̂
XY // BC (correponding ' s )
AB AC
now (line // one side of )
AX AY
but AX DE and AY DF (construct ion)
AB AC
DE DF
similarly by marking off equal lengths on BA and BC
AB BC
it can be shown that :
DE EF
AB AC BC
DE DF EF
CONVERSE: If the corresponding sides are in the same proportion, then the corresponding angles of
the two triangles will be equal
The following Example to be discussed by the
Educator in the lesson:
EXAMPLE
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a)
b)
c)
DAY 1 Activities 2.3.1 – 2.3.3
DAY 2 Activities 2.3.4 – 2.3.6
DAY 3 Activities 2.3.7 – 2.3.10
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
2.3.1. In each of the cases below: State if the triangles are Similar OR not and write down the reason:
2.3.1.1 2.3.1.2 2.3.1.3
∆MVL & ∆UVT
2.3.1.4 2.3.1.5 2.3.1.6
∆FED& ∆FRS
2.3.2. Find the missing length. The triangles in each pair are similar.
2.3.2.1 2.3.2.2 2.3.2.3
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2.3.3. Solve for x. The triangles in each pair are similar.
2.3.3.1 2.3.3.2 2.3.3.3
2.3.4. A, B, C and D are concyclic points. DOC and 2.3.5. PB is a tangent to circle ABC. PA||BC.
AOB are chords. DB and AC are
joined.
Prove that: Prove that:
2.3.4.1 ΔAOC|||ΔDOB 2.3.5.1 ΔPAB|||ΔABC
2.3.4.2
OB
=
OC 2.3.5.2 PA:AB AB:BC
OD OA AP AB
2.3.5.3 =
BP AC
2.3.6. 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
2.3.6.1 Prove that PA2 = PT . PC
2.3.6.2 If PA = 6 units, TC = 5 units
and PT = x, show that
x2 + 5x – 36 = 0. 2
3
2 4
D 1 1 T
>> B
2.3.6.3 Calculate the length of PT.
x
2.3.6.4 Calculate the length of PD.
P
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2.3.7. AP is a tangent to the circle at P. CB ∥ DP and CB=DP. CBA is a straight line.
̂ = 𝑥 and Ĉ2 = 𝑦 .
Let D
Prove, with reasons that:
2.3.7.1 ∆APC lll ∆ ABP
2.3.7.2 AP² =AB .AC
2.3.7.3 ∆APC lll ∆ CDP
2.3.7.4 AP² +PC² = AC²
2.3.8.
2.3.8.1 Write down, with reasons, 2 other angles equal to x.
2.3.8.2 Prove that ΔTOC|||ΔBPC
2.3.8.3 Prove that TO.PC = OB.BP
2.3.8.4 If BP = OB, show that 3OC2 = PC2
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2.3.9 In the diagram below, K, M and N respectively are points on sides PQ, PR and QR of PQR. 1,5•, PM
= 2; KM = 2,5; MN = 1; MR = 1,25 and NR 0,75.
2.3.9.2. Prove that KPM /// RNM
2.3.9.3. Determine the length of NQ
2.3.10 In the diagram below NE is a common tangent to the two circles. NCK and NGM are double
chords. Chord LM of the larger circle is a tangent to the smaller circle at point C. KL, KM and
CG are drawn.
Prove that :
KC MG
2.3.10.1.
KN MN
2.3.10.2. KMGC is a cyclic quadrilateral if CN = NG
2.3.10.3. MCG///MNC
MC 2 KC
2.3.10.4.
MN 2 KN
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TOPIC: EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 4:
Term 1 Week 5 Grade 12
1HR
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Pythagoras Theorem application
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Tangents, Secants, Segments, Circles, Arcs.
Theorems, Corollaries, Converses.
Square, Hypotenuse, Adjacent sides
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10 & 11 theorems & converses
Grade 9 triangle geometry.
RESOURCES
Textbooks (Mind Action Series G 12)
NOTES
Discuss the Theorem below….The Proof is not for Examination purposes
The perpendicular drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right-angled triangle to the
hypotenuse, divides the triangle into two triangles that are similar to each other and similar to the
original triangle.
See if learners can prove the three triangles similar by inspection and not long formal proofs.
Develop the lesson further that since ΔABC|||ΔDBA|||ΔDAC …….
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Ultimately by using the corollaries above (and the diagram) one may prove the
Theorem of Pythagoras where: BC2 AB2 AC2
*** NOTE that the PROOF of the Theorem of Pythagoras is not for exam purposes but the
APPLICATION of the Theorem is! *****
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
2.4.1. In the figure alongside, O is the
centre of the circle. AC is a
diameter. Chord CP is produced
to B.
Prove that: AP2 = PC. BP
2.4.2.
In the figure alongside, AB and
AC are tangents to the circle
with centre O. OD ⊥ BC.
Prove that:
2.1 BD2 = OD. DA
OC2 OD
2.2
AC2 = DA
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TOPIC: EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 5:
Grade
Term 1 Week 12
5
3HRS
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Solving Euclidean Geometry Riders
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
All terminology related to FET Euclidean Geometry
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10,11 & 12 theorems, converses, corollaries and axioms.
Grade 9 parallel lines and triangle geometry.
Formal proofs of all the examinable proofs.
RESOURCES
Textbooks (Mind Action Series G 12)
KZN Provincial Euclidean Geometry document 2015
DBE NSC Exam Papers 2015 - 2020
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners attempt to solve Euclidean Riders without sound understanding of Theorems, Corollaries
and Axioms.
Learners do not adopt any strategy in answering or approaching Euclidean riders.
NOTES
Discuss the approaches below with learners.
HOW TO GO ABOUT SOLVING A GEOMETRY RIDER
1. What knowledge must you have?
Know all terminology associated with Euclidean Geometry relevant to the School Curriculum.
Be able to state ALL Theorems/ Converses of Theorems/ Axioms and Corollaries AND be able to
draw a rough diagram to describe every statement. Pages 2 to 5 of this supplement indicate the
important theorems and corollaries that must be learnt and illustrations that should be remembered.
Know how to write reasons in abbreviated form for the formal writing of proofs. Approved reasons
are found in the Examination Guideline
2. What approach to use?
When you see the Diagram (involving a circle) and see the information provided use what we call
the “DOCTOR CAPE TOWN” Method. That is look for Diameter/ Radius/ Cyclic
Quadrilaterals/ Parallel Lines/ Tangents in other words DRCPT (Doctor Cape Town ) This will
help you identify all the key aspects in the diagram and make problem solving easier!
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Use Colour Pencils (Maximum of 3 colours). This is particularly important when proving triangles
similar.
Always remember the order of questions is critical. Invariably what is done in a preceding question
is vital to solve following questions.
Remember correct writing of the solution is as important as solving the question itself.
3. How to Prove ..........
1) That lines are Parallel :
Prove: Alternate angles equal or
Corresponding angles equal or
Co-interior angles supplementary.
2) That a quadrilateral is Cyclic :
Prove: That a pair of opposite angles are supplementary or
The exterior angle is equal to the interior opposite angle or
The angles in the same segment are equal.
3) That a chord is a diameter:
Prove: That the angle subtended by the chord on the circumference is a right angle.
The line between the chord and the tangent is a right angle.
4) That a line is a tangent :
Prove: That the angle between the line and a chord is equal to the angle subtended
by the chord in the alternate segment.
or
That the line is perpendicular to the radius at point of contact on circle.
5) That two triangles are congruent:
Prove: A case of .......(Side/Side/Side) or (Side/Angle/Side)
or (Angle/Side/Angle) or (90°/Hypotenuse/Side)
6) That two triangles are similar
Prove: A case of .... The two triangles are equiangular or The sides are in proportion.
DAY 1 Activities 2.5.1 – 2.5.3
DAY 2 Activities 2.5.4 – 2.5.6
DAY 3 Activities 2.5.7 – 2.5.8
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
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2.5.1. In the diagram, DEFG is a quadrilateral with DE = 45 and GF = 80. The diagonals GE and DF meet
in H. GD̂ E = FE ̂ E = EF̂G.
̂G and DG
2.5.1.1 Give a reason why ∆DEG /// ∆EGF
2.5.1.2 Calculate the length of GE.
2.5.1.3 Prove that ∆DEH /// ∆FGH
2.5.1.4 Hence calculate the length of GH.
2.5.2. In the diagram, the circle with centre F is drawn. Points A, B, C and D lie on the circle. Chords AC
and BD intersect at E such that EC = ED. K is the midpoint of chord BD. FK, AB, CD, AF, FE and FD are
drawn. Let ̂ B=𝑥.
2.5.2.1 Determine with reasons the size of
EACH of the following in terms of x.
a) F̂1
b) Ĉ
2.5.2.2 Prove, with reasons, that AFED
is a cyclic quadrilateral.
2.5.2.3 Prove, with reasons, that F̂3 = 𝑥.
AE
2.5.2.4 If the area of ∆AEB = 6,25 × ∆DEC, calculate
ED
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2.5.3. In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and CG is a tangent to the circle at G. The straight line
from C passing through O cuts the circle at A and B. Diameter DOE is perpendicular to CA. GE and CA
intersect at F. Chords DG, BG and AG are drawn.
2.5.3.1 Prove that:
(a) DGFO is a cyclic quadrilateral
(b) GC = CF
2.5.3.2 If it is further given that CO = 11 units and DE = 14 units, calculate:
(a) The length of BC
(b) The length of CG
(c) The size of Ê .
2.5.4. In ABC in the diagram, K is a point on AB such that AK : KB = 3 : 2. N and M are points on AC
such that KN || BM. BM intersects KC at L. AM : MC = 10 : 23.
Determine, with reasons, the ratio of:
AN
2.5.4.1
AM
CL
2.5.4.2
LK
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2.5.5. In the diagram below, ∆AGH is drawn. F and C are points on AG and AH respectively such that
AF = 20 units, FG = 15 units and CH = 21 units. D is a point on FC such that ABCD is a rectangle with AB
parallel to GH. The diagonals of ABCD intersect at M, a point on AH.
2.5.5.1 Explain why FC // GH
2.5.5.2 Calculate, with reasons, the length of DM.
2.5.6. In the diagram, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that AC ⊥ CB and DC = CB. AD is produced to
M such that AM ⊥ MC. Let B ̂=𝑥.
2.5.6.1 Prove that:
2.5.6.1.1 MC is a tangent to the circle at C
2.5.6.1.2 ACB /// CMD
2.5.6.1 Hence, or otherwise, prove that:
CM2 AM
2.5.6.2.1 =
DC2 AB
AM
2.5.6.2.2 = sin2 𝑥
AB
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2.5.7. Chord QN bisect MN ̂ P and intersects chord MP at S.The tangent at P meets MN produced at R such
̂
that QN // PR. Let P1 = 𝑥.
2.5.7.1 Determine the following angle in terms of x. Give reasons
a) ̂
N2
̂2
b) Q
MN MS
2.5.7.2 Prove, giving reasons, that =
NR SQ
2.5.8. In the diagram, a circle passes through D,B and E. Diameter ED of the circle is produced to C and AC
is a tangent to the circle at B. M is a point on DE such that AM ⊥ DE. AM and chord
BE intersects at F.
2.5.8.1 Prove giving reasons that:
2.5.8.1.1 FBDM is a cyclic quadrilateral
̂ 3 = F̂1
2.5.8.1.2 B
2.5.8.1.3 ∆CDB /// ∆CBE
2.5.8.2 If it further given CD = 2 units and DE = 6 units, calculate the length of:
2.5.8.2.1 BC
2.5.8.2.2 DB
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TOPIC: EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
LESSON 6:
Term 1 Week 5 Grade 12
1HR
Duration Weighting 27% (40/150) Date
Sub-topics
Short Test (Ratio, Proportionality)
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
All terms related to Euclidean Geometry.
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of all Grade 10 & 11 theorems & converses
Grade 9 parallel lines and triangle geometry.
Formal proofs of all examinable theorems.
NOTES
Test will be written for the first 30 minutes of the lesson
Learners to interchange the task and mark during the discussion of the solutions.
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TOPIC 3 : Trigonometry
LESSON 1:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Compound Angles
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Co-functions
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula and Study &Master)
NOTES
The derivation of cos( ) , sin( ) and sin( ) from cos( )
cos( ) cos cos sin sin
1. From the formula of cos( ) derive the formula of cos( )
cos( ) cos( ( )
cos[( ( )] cos cos( ) sin sin( )
cos( ) cos cos sin sin
2. From the formula of cos( ) derive the formula of sin( + )
sin( ) cos[90 ( )]
cos[(90 ) ]
cos(90 ) cos sin(90 ) sin
sin cos cos sin
3. From the formula of cos( ) derive the formula of sin( )
sin( ) cos[90 ( )]
cos[(90 ) ]
cos[(90 ) ( )]
cos(90 ) cos( ) sin(90 ) sin( )
sin cos cos sin
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.1.1 Given that cos( ) cos cos sin sin , deduce:
(a) sin(90 ) cos
(b) cos(90 ) sin
3.1.2 Expand the following using the compound angle formulae, and simplify using special angles
where possible: ‘
(a) cos( x 20)
(b) sin( A 45)
(c) cos15
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON 2:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Compound Angles
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Co-functions
Special angles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
Special angles
RESOURCES
Mind action series
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Study &Master
NOTES
Example 1
1.1 Write down a formula for cos( A B) in terms of trigonometric ratios of A and B.
Solution
1.1 cos( A B) cos A cos B sin A cos B
Example 2
1.2 Simplify the following:
cos 78 cos18 cos 72 cos12
Solution
1.2
cos 78 cos18 sin 18 sin 78 cos(78 18)
cos 60
1
=
2
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.2.1Simplify the following:
(a) sin 800.sin 200 cos 200.cos800.
(b) cox20 cos 40 sin 20 sin 40
(c) cos 340 sin 80 sin160 cos80
(d) cos 35o. sin 25o cos(205o ). cos 55o
3.2.2. Derive the formula for sin( A B) if you are given that
cos( A B) cos A cos B sin Asin B
3.2.3. Use the compound angles to prove that:
2 sin A cos B sin( B A) sin( B A)
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON 3
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Double angles
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Square Identities
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Identities
Compound angles
Double
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
NOTES
Derivation of sin 2 and cos 2
Derivation of sin 2
It was shown that sin( + ) = sin cos − cos sin . If = ,
Then, sin 2 = sin ( + )
= sin cos + cos sin
∴ sin 2 = 2 sin cos
Derivation of cos 2
It was shown that cos( + ) = cos cos − sin sin . If = ,
Then, cos 2 = cos ( + )
= cos cos − s in sin
∴ cos 2 = cos2 − sin2
cos 2 can also be written as: cos 2 = cos 2 − sin2
= (1 − sin2 ) − sin2 (Square Identity)
∴ cos 2 = 1 − 2sin2
And, cos 2 = cos 2 − sin2
= cos2 − (1 − cos 2 )
∴ cos 2 = 2 cos2 − 1
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.3.1 Use Double angle identities to simplify each expression:
sin 2
(a)
2 sin 2
sin 2
(b)
2 sin
(c) 2 sin 2 cos 2
(d) (sin sin ) 2
(e) (cos sin )(cos sin )
sin 2
(f)
2 tan
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON 4:
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Compound and double angles (CAST DIAGRAM)
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
CAST diagram
Special angles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Pythagoras theorem
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
Compound angles
Double
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
METHODOLOGY
The teacher will use the CAST diagram to select the correct quadrant to draw a diagram
Apply pythagoras theorem to determine the missing side of a right angled triangle
CAST DIAGRAM
h
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Examples 1:
1. If p sin 1 0 , cos 𝜃 < 0 and 𝑝 > 0, determine the following in terms of 𝑝:
1.1 cos(90 )
1.2 cos
1.3 sin(30 )
Solution:
1.
1.1 cos(90 )
sin
1 p
= 1
p
1.2 cos
- p2 - 1
−√𝑝2 −1
= 𝑝
1.3 sin(30 )
= sin 30° cos 𝜃 − cos 30° sin 𝜃
1 −√𝑝2 −1 √3 1
=2× − 2 ×𝑝
𝑝
−√𝑝2 −1−√3
= 2𝑝
Example 2:
2. If cos 21 p , determine the following in terms of p:
2.1 cos 201
2.2 sin 291
2.3 cos 42
2.4 tan 69
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Solutions
2.1
cos 201 cos(180 21
cos 21
p
2.2
sin 291 sin 69
cos 21
p
2.3
cos 42 2 cos2 21 1
2 p2 1
2.4
1
tan69° =
p2 1
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.4.1 If P is the point (2 3;2) and the angle from the positive x-axis to OP is θ, without a
calculator determine:
(a) the length of OP.
(b) the value of θ.
3.4.1 If sin 39 p , determine the following in terms of p:
(a) sin 51
(b) sin 129
(c) tan 321
(d) sin 78
3.4.3 Given 13 sin 2 A 12 , where 90 2 A 270 . Without the use of a calculator, use a sketch in the
correct quadrant to determine the following: Label the relevant angle(s).
(a) cos 2 A
(b) cos A
cos16 a 1
3.4.4. If (a 2 1) sin 16 2a, prove that .
sin 16 2 2a
3.4.5. If 17 cos y 8 0 and 16 12 tan x 0, determine, without a calculator, the value
1
cos x if sin y < 0 and sin x > 0
cos(90 y )
3.4.6. p 2 pq 1
Given that sin 15 and p 2 q 2 r 2 , show, with the aid of a sketch, that
r r2 2
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON : 5
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Compound and double angles
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Co-functions
Negative angles
Cosine rule
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Platinum
Past papers
NOTES
Verify the fundamental trigonometric identities.
Simplify trigonometric expressions using algebra and the identities
Choose cos2A correctly to avoid time wasting
Example 1:
Simplify as far as possible:
(sin15 cos15) 2
Solution:
sin 2 15 2 sin 15 cos15 cos 2 15
1 2 sin 15 cos15
1 sin 30
3
2
Example 2:
Simplify as far as possible:
sin 2 x cos 2 x 1
sin 2 x cos 2 x 1
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Solution
sin 2 x cos 2 x 1
sin 2 x cos 2 x 1
2 sin x cos (1 2 sin 2 x) 1
2 sin x cos (2 cos 2 x 1) 1
2 sin 2 x 2 sin x cos x
2 cos 2 x 2 sin x cos x
2 sin x(sin x cos x)
2 cos x(cos x sin x)
sin x
cos x
tan x
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.5.1Simplify the following without using a calculator
cos 210. tan 330
(a)
sin 2 225
sin x sin 360 x sin35
(b)
cos 360 x cos 90 x cos 55
sin ( x 90).sin 70.tan ( x 180)
(c)
cos 35.cos 55.cos (450 x)
cos 428.sin (68)
(d) cos 112.sin 22
tan 202
sin 225.cos315.cos 2 300.cos(60)
(e) 3
sin120.tan 570
2sin165.cos 345
(f)
cos 45 cos15 sin 45 sin15
cos( x). tan(180 x)
(g)
sin(180 x)[sin 2 (90 x) sin x. cos(90 x)]
sin 2 x sin x
(h)
cos 2 x cos x 1
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON : 6
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 15 Date
Sub-topics Compound and double angles
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Co-functions
Negative angles
Cosine rule
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Platinum
Grade 12 Study & Master
Past papers
METHODOLOGY
Verify the fundamental trigonometric identities.
Consider the LHS or RHS as an algebraic expression
Simplify trigonometric expressions using algebra and the identities
Choose cos2A correctly to avoid time wasting
Example 1:
Show that: 2sin 𝐴.cos 𝐵 = sin(𝐵 + 𝐴) − sin(𝐵 − 𝐴)
Solution
RHS = sin 𝐴.cos 𝐵+sin 𝐵.cos 𝐴–sin 𝐵.cos 𝐴+sin 𝐴.cos 𝐵 = 2sin 𝐴.cos 𝐵
Example 2:
Prove that: sin(𝛼 + 𝛽) . sin(𝛼 − 𝛽) = (sin 𝛼 + sin 𝛽)(sin 𝛼 − sin 𝛽)
Solution
𝐿𝐻𝑆 = sin(𝛼 + 𝛽) . sin(𝛼 − 𝛽)
= [sin 𝛼 cos 𝛽 + cos 𝛼 sin 𝛽][sin 𝛼 cos 𝛽 − cos 𝛼 sin 𝛽]
= sin2 𝛼 . cos 2 𝛽 − cos2 𝛼 sin2 𝛽
= sin2 𝛼 (1 − sin2 𝛽) − (1 − sin2 𝛼) sin2 𝛽
= sin2 𝛼 − sin2 𝛼 sin2 𝛽 − sin2 𝛽 + sin2 𝛼 sin2 𝛽
= sin2 𝛼 − sin2 𝛽
= (sin 𝛼 + sin 𝛽)(sin 𝛼 − sin 𝛽)
= 𝑅𝐻𝑆
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Example 3:
Prove that:
1 sin x cos x
tan 2 x
cos 2 x cos x sin x
Solution:
1
LHS tan 2 x
cos 2 x
1 sin 2 x
cos 2 x cos 2 x
1 sin 2 x
cos 2 x cos 2 x
1 2 sin x cos x
cos 2 x
sin x cos2 x 2 sin x cos x
2
cos2 x sin 2 x
sin 2 x 2 sin x. cos x cos2 x
cos x sin 2 x
(sin x cos x)(sin x cos x)
(cos x sin x)(cos x sin x)
sin x cos x
cos x sin x
LHS RHS
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.6.1 Prove that:
sin 2 x
(a) 2sin x cos x
2cos x cos 2 x
2
cos 2 sin 2
(b) 1 sin
1 sin
2 cos 2 x 2 sin x 1 sin x
(c)
cos 2 x 1 sin x
1 sin x cos x
(d) tan 2 x
cos 2 x cos x sin x
cos 2 x. tan x cos x
(e) tan x
sin 2 x sin x
1 cos B sin B
3.6.2 Given the identity: tan 2B
cos 2 B cos B sin B
(a) Prove the identity.
cos15 sin 15
(b) Hence, determine the value of:
cos15 sin 15
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON : 7
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics General solution
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Algebraic equations
Compound and double angles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Platinum
Grade 12 Study & Master
Past papers
NOTES
Apply the algebraic method to rearrange the equation
Consider square identities to make trig ratios to be common
The skill of double and compound angles is required
Example 1:
Solve for x if 3 tan 2 x 1 0 and 180 x 180
Solution
1
tan x
3
x 30 n180(n )
x 45 n180(n )
x 30orx 150orx 30orx 150
Example 2:
Determine the general solution of the following equation: 1 sin 2 x 4 sin x
2
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Solution
1 sin 2 x 4 sin 2 x
sin 2 x cos2 x 2 sin x cos x 4 sin 2 x 0
cos2 x 2 sin x cos x 3 sin 2 x 0
(cos x 3 sin x)(cos x sin x) 0
cos x 3 sin xor cos x sin x
1
tan x or tan x 1
3
x 180 18,43 n.180(n )orx 45 n.180(n )
x 161.57 n.180(n )
Example 3
Solve for x if :
cos 2 x.sin x sin 2 x.cos x cos (60 2 x) without using a calculator and if x 0;360
Solution
sin( 2 x x) cos(60 2 x)
sin x cos(60 2 x)
cos(90 x) cos(60 2 x)
90 x 60 2 x n.360(n )
x 30 n.360(n )
OR
90 x 360 (60 2 x) n.360(n )
x 70 n.120(n )
x 50orx 170orx 290orx 330
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.7.1 Determine the general solution of sin 60 cos x cos 60 sin x 1
3.7.2 Determine the general solution of cos 2 x 7 cos x 3 0
3.7.3 Determine the general solution of 6 sin 2 x 7 cos x 3 0
3.7.4 Given: 1 tan 2 2 A 5 tan 2 A 5 ,
Determine the general solution
3.7.5 Solve for x : 3 sin x cos x 2
3.7.6 Determine a value for x if cos x; sin x; 3 sin x is a geometric sequence.
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON : 8
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics General solution (Restrictions)
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Algebraic equations
Compound and double angles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Platinum
Grade 12 Study & Master
Past papers
NOTES
Apply the algebraic method to rearrange the equation
Consider square identities to make trig ratios to be common
The skill of double and compound angles is required
Example 1:
Solve for x if 3 tan 2 x 1 0 and 180 x 180
Solution
1
tan x
3
x 30 n180(n )
x 45 n180(n )
x 30orx 150orx 30orx 150
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Example 2:
Determine the general solution of the following equation: 1 sin 2 x 4 sin x
2
Solution
1 sin 2 x 4 sin 2 x
sin 2 x cos2 x 2 sin x cos x 4 sin 2 x 0
cos2 x 2 sin x cos x 3 sin 2 x 0
(cos x 3 sin x)(cos x sin x) 0
cos x 3 sin xor cos x sin x
1
tan x or tan x 1
3
x 180 18,43 n.180(n )orx 45 n.180(n )
x 161.57 n.180(n )
Example 3
Solve for x if :
cos 2 x.sin x sin 2 x.cos x cos (60 2 x) without using a calculator and if x 0;360
Solution
sin( 2 x x) cos(60 2 x)
sin x cos(60 2 x)
cos(90 x) cos(60 2 x)
90 x 60 2 x n.360(n )
x 30 n.360(n )
OR
90 x 360 (60 2 x) n.360(n )
x 70 n.120(n )
x 50orx 170orx 290orx 330
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.7.4 Determine the general solution of sin 60 cos x cos 60 sin x 1
3.7.5 Determine the general solution of cos 2 x 7 cos x 3 0
3.7.6 Determine the general solution of 6 sin 2 x 7 cos x 3 0
3.7.4 Given: 1 tan 2 2 A 5 tan 2 A 5 ,
Determine the general solution
3.7.5 Solve for x : 3 sin x cos x 2
3.7.6 Determine a value for x if cos x; sin x; 3 sin x is a geometric sequence.
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
1 cos2 A sin 2 A
3.8.1 Prove that sin A
sin A 2 cos A
1 cos2 A sin 2 A
3.8.2 For what value(s) of A is sin A not defined?
sin A 2 cos A
sin 2 cos 1 2 cos
3.8.3(a) Prove the identity
cos 2 cos sin
(b) Write down all the values for in the interval [0;180] for which the identity is not valid.
sin sin 2
3.8.4(a) Prove that tan
1 cos cos 2
(b) For which values of is the identity not valid?
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TOPIC: Trigonometry
LESSON : 9
Term 1 Week Grade 12
Duration 1 Hour Weighting 50 Date
Sub-topics Trigonometric Equations
RELATED CONCEPTS/ TERMS/VOCABULARY
Algebraic equations
Compound and double angles
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Reduction formulae
Co-functions
Identities
Trig graphs
RESOURCES
Grade 12 Textbooks (Siyavula)
Grade 12 Platinum
Grade 12 Study & Master
Past papers
METHODOLOGY
Simplify to the single ration
Consider the amplitude
The maximum and the minimum values are the y-values of the turning points.
Example
1.1 Given the expression: sin 2 x. cos 2 x
1.1.1 Calculate the maximum value of the above expression.
1.1.2 Calculate the first negative value of x for which the expression has this
maximum value.
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Solution
1.1.1 sin 2 x. cos 2 x
1
.2 sin 2 x. cos 2 x
2
1
sin 4 x
2
1
.1
2
1
2
1.1.2 sin 4 x 1
4 x 90 k .360 k
x 22,5 k .90 k
x 67,5
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS
3.9.1( a) Prove that sin 3 A 3sin A 4 sin 3 A
sin 3 A
(a) Hence determine the minimum value of
sin A
3.9.2 Consider the expression sin x cos x
(a) Prove that (sin x cos x) 2 sin 2 x 1 .
(b) Hence determine the maximum value of sin x cos x
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TOPIC: TRIGONOMETRY
LESSSON: 10
Term One Week
Duration 120 minutes Weighting 50
Sub-topic 2D/3D shape
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Algebraic equations
TERMS/VOCABULARY Perpendicular Heights
Distance
Angle of Elevation
Angle of Depression
Types of Triangles: scalene; equilateral, isosceles etc.
Horizontal plane
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of polygons and their properties
Sine rule, cosine rule and area rule
Pythagoras theorem
Trigonometric ratios
Reduction formulae
RESOURCES:
Chalkboard and other related teaching aids
Modelling
Grade 11 /12 textbooks (Mind Action Series and Maths Hand book and study guide)
NSC Past exam papers
NOTES
SUMMARY
Solving Two-Dimensional Problems using the Sine, Cosine and Area Rules.
The sine-rule can be used when the following in known in the triangle:
- more than 1 angle and side
- two sides and an angle(not included)
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐶
= =
𝑎 𝑏 𝐶
The cosine rule can be used when the following is known of the triangle
- three sides and one included angle
- a2 = b2 + c 2 − 2bc cosA
- b2 = a2 + c 2 − 2ac cosB
- c 2 = a2 + b2 − 2ac CosC
If the lengths of the three sides are given, the formula can be written in the following form.
To find 𝑨̂ ,𝑩
̂ OR 𝑪 ̂ respectively:
b2 c2 a 2 a 2 c2 b2 a 2 b2 c2
Cos A = CosB= CosC=
2bc 2ac 2ab
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The area of a triangle can be found when at least two sides an included angle known
1
- Area of a triangle ABC = 2 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
1
- Area of a triangle ABC = 2 𝑏𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐵
1
- Area of a triangle ABC = 2 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐶
The area rule is half the product of any two sides and an included angle
Study Tips:
Overview of the triangles
-Right angled triangle
opp adj opp
sin cos tan
hyp hyp adj
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1. ALL TRIANGLES
sin A sin B sin C a b c
or
a b c sin A sin B sin C
Note:
Angle of depression and elevation are always measured in vertical planes.
1. SINE RULE
- WORKED OUT EXAMPLE:
In PQR , PQ=12m, QR=10cm and R̂ = 800 .
Determine the:
(a) Size P̂
(b) The length PR
Solutions:
sin P sin R
p r
sin P sin 800
10 12
10sin 800
sin P
12
10sin 800
Pˆ sin 1
12
Pˆ 55,150
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Note :
For you to be able to get the length of PR you will need to know Q̂ .Now you know two angles in
PQR then you can get the 3rd one by applying sum of angles in a triangle.
(b) Qˆ 44,850
q r
sin Q sin R
q 12
0
sin 44,85 sin 800
12sin 44,850
q
sin 800
q 8,590
Sine rule is also applicable when given two angles and a side, then you will be able to use it to
calculate the other sides as well as the 3rd angle.
2. Cosine rule:
Worked out example:
In DEF , DE 7cm, FE 9cm and Eˆ 550
Determine the:
(a) Length of DF
(b) Size F̂
Solution:
DE 2 EF 2 DF 2 2.EF .DF cos Fˆ
72 92 7.602 2,9.60cos Fˆ
92 (7, 60) 2 7 2
cos Fˆ
(2)(9)(7, 60)
92 (7, 60) 2 7 2
Fˆ cos 1
(2)(9)(7, 60)
Fˆ 48,990
3. Area rule:
Worked example.
In ABC , A 500 , AC 9,34andAB 5cm
(a) Determine area of ABC
1
Area of ABC AC. AB sin Aˆ
2
1
ABC 9.34.5sin 500
2
= 17,89cm2
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ACTIVITIES/ASSESMENT
3.10.1 A piece of land has the form of a quadrilateral
ABCD with AB= 20𝑚, 𝐵𝐶 = 12𝑚, 𝐶𝐷 =
7𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝐷 = 28𝑚. 𝐵̂ = 1100 . The owner
decides to divide the land into two plots by
erecting a fence from A to C
(a) Calculate the length of the fence AC correct to
one decimal place.
(b) Calculate the size of 𝐵𝐴̂𝐶 correct to the
nearest degree.
(c) Calculate the size D̂ , correct to the nearest
degree.
(d) Calculate the area of the entire piece of land
ABCD, correct to one decimal place.
3.10.2 The figure shows an open birthday card. The length of the card is 145mm and the breadth is
103mm. The card is placed such that the angle formed
between the two sides is 1200
(a) Calculate the length of NP
(b) Calculate the length of PQ
(c) Determine the size of N𝑃̂𝑄
3.10.3 Triangle PQS represents a certain area of a park. R is a point on line PS such that QR divides the
area of the park into two triangular parts, as shown below. PQ= 𝑃𝑅 = 𝑥 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠,
3x
RS = 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 and RQ = 3x units
2
(a) Calculate the
size of 𝑃̂
(b) Determine
the area of
triangle QRS
in terms of 𝑥
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̂ C= 1000
3.10.4 In the diagram below, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with DC= 6 units, AD 10 units, A𝐷
and C𝐴̂B= 40 .0
Calculate the following, correct to ONE decimal place:
(a) The length of BC
(b) The area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶
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TOPIC: TRIGONOMETRY
LESSSON: 11
Term One Week
Duration 2HR Weighting 50
Sub-topics 3D Shapes
RELATED Fractions
CONCEPTS/ Heights
TERMS/VOCABU Distance
LARY Elevation
Depression
Masts
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of polygons and their properties
Sine rule, cosine and area rule
Pythagoras theorem
Trig ratios
RESOURCES
Modelling using strings and poles to demonstrate 2D shapes
Grade 12 textbooks (Mind Action Series and Hand book study guide)
NSC Past exam papers
NOTES
AB is a vertical flag pole with the points B, C and D in the same horizontal plane. There are two people
looking at the flag points D and C. DA=35m, AC=50m. The angle of elevation of A from D is 500 . Angle
ˆ 350 and BDC
DAC ˆ 400 .
(a) How far is observer D standing from
the flag pole?
(b) How far are the observers from each
other?
(c) Calculate the area that the observers
form with the flag pole.
NB: With the majority of 3D trig problems, you will have to solve a right angled triangle first (whether or
not it is asked in the question.
adj
cos
hyp
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DB
cos
35
DB 35cos500
DB 22,50m
(a) Using the cosine rule:
DC 2 AD 2 AC 2 2(35)(50) cos( DACˆ )
DC 2 352 502 2(35)(50) cos 350
DC 857,97
DC 29, 29m
(b) Using the area rule:
1 ˆ )
Area BCD ( DB)( DC )sin( BDC
2
1
Area BCD (22,50)(29.29)sin(400 )
2
Area BCD 211. 81 m 2
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT
1. In the diagram below, PQ is a vertical mast. R and S are two points in the same horizontal plane
as Q, such that:
(a) x sin .tan
Show that : PQ
sin( )
(b x sin .tan
If 𝛽 = 600 ,show that the area of PQ
) sin( )
(c) Determine the value of 𝑥 for which the area of ∆𝑄𝑆𝑅 will maximum
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(d Calculate the length of QR if the area of ∆𝑄𝑆𝑅 is maximum
)
2. In the diagram below, S, Q and R are points in the same plane. PS is a vertical telephone mast. The
angle of elevation of P from Q is𝜃. S𝑄̂ R= 𝑥,
S𝑅̂ Q= 𝑦, QR= 10𝑚
(a) Express PS in terms of QS and 𝜃
(b) Show that QS= 10 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑦
𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝑥+𝑦)
3. In the figure alongside, A, B and C are three points in the same horizontal plane D is vertically above
B and E is vertically above C. The angle of elevation of E from D is𝜃 0 . F is a point on EC such that
FD∥ 𝐶𝐵. B𝐴̂C= 𝛼, A𝐶̂ B= 𝛽 and AC= 𝑏 metres.
(a) Express DE in terms of DF and 𝜃
(b) b sin
Hence show that DE
sin( ) cos
4. TK is a pole with K in the same horizontal plane as L and M.
The angle of elevation of T from M is𝛽.
̂ M= 𝑥 and K𝐿̂M= 𝑦
L𝐾
(a) Show that
KL sin y.tan
KT
sin( x y )
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.
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