# Mathematics Grade 10 P2 Gauteng November 2020 QP (Eng)

> Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng November 2020 (English), 7 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Updated: 2026-09-27
- Subject: Mathematics
- Grade: Grade 10
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2020
- Exam period: Gauteng November
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 7

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                GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                          PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
                              NOVEMBER 2020
                                 GRADE 10

                               MATHEMATICS

                                 (PAPER 2)

TIME: 1 hour
MARKS: 50

6 pages and 1 diagram sheet

                                                   P.T.O.

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                                                       MATHEMATICS (PAPER 2)                     2
                                                                       GRADE 10

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.   This question paper consists of THREE questions and ONE diagram sheet.

2.   Answer ALL the questions.

3.   Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which were used in determining the
     answers.

4.   Answers ONLY will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

5.   Use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated
     otherwise.

6.   Where necessary, answers should be rounded-off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
     otherwise.

7.   Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

8.   Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.

9.   Write neatly and legibly.

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                                                             MATHEMATICS (PAPER 2)          3
                                                                             GRADE 10

QUESTION 1

In the diagram below PQRS is a kite with P (3; 5), S (–1; –4). PQ = QR and PS = RS.
Q is a point such that PQ is parallel to the x-axis and PQ = 5 units. RQ is perpendicular
to the x-axis. The diagonals intersect at A.

                                     y

                                          P(3;5)
                                                         Q

                                                   A
                                 O                                             x
                                                         R

                         S(–1;–4)

1.1       Show that the coordinates of R are (8; 0).                                            (4)

1.2       Write down the coordinates of A.                                                      (2)

1.3       Calculate the gradient of SQ.                                                         (3)

1.4       Determine the length of PR.                                                           (2)

1.5       Calculate the area of the kite PQRS.                                                  (3)

1.6       Show that PR is perpendicular to SQ.                                                  (3)

1.7       Show that ∆PSR is an isosceles triangle.                                           (4)
                                                                                            [21]

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                                                        MATHEMATICS (PAPER 2)           4
                                                                        GRADE 10

QUESTION 2

2.1   Determine the value of sec 75° and round-off your answer to TWO decimal places.       (2)

                 sin 90  cos 60
2.2   Simplify                     without the use of a calculator.
                      tan 45                                                               (2)

2.3   In the diagram below, A(x ; y) is a point in the third quadrant, BOˆ A   and
      5sin 𝜃+ 3 = 0.
                                                   y

                                                                         x
                                                  O             
                                                                B
                                        r

                             A(x ; y)

      2.3.1       Determine the value of 30 tan 𝜃 without using a calculator.               (6)

      2.3.2       Calculate the size of BOˆ A , correct to TWO decimal places.           (1)
                                                                                        [11]

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                                                         MATHEMATICS (PAPER 2)           5
                                                                         GRADE 10

QUESTION 3

3.1   Consider the function f (x) = 2 sin x.

      3.1.1       Sketch the graph of f on the given diagram sheet for 0  x  360 .
                  Clearly show all the intercepts with the axes.                             (2)

      3.1.2       Write down the:

                  (i)    period of f.                                                        (1)

                  (ii)   equation of h, if h is the reflection of f about the x-axis.        (1)

3.2   Solve for x, correct to ONE decimal place where 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 90°.

      3.2.1       4tan x + 1 = 3                                                             (3)

      3.2.2       cosec x
                          2
                     3                                                                       (3)

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3.3   An architectural design of the front of a house is given below. The length of the
      house is 10 meters. An exterior stairway leading to the roof forms an angle of
      elevation of 30° with ground level. The slanted part of the roof is 7 meters in length.

                               7m
                                             roof

                                  Stairway to roof

                                   Front view of a house

      3.3.1      Calculate the length of the vertical wall DE. Leave answer in simplest
                 surd form.                                                                      (2)

      3.3.2      Calculate 𝜃, the angle of elevation at the top of the roof (A) from the
                 ceiling BCD, correct to TWO decimal places.                                     (3)

      3.3.3      Calculate the length of the beam AC, correct to TWO decimal places.             (3)
                                                                                                [18]

                                                                                    TOTAL:       50

                                              END

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DIAGRAM SHEET

NAME:_______________________________________________________

QUESTION 3.1.1

        y

                                                                      x
       0             90°           180°           270°         360°

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