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Mathematics Grade 11 March Test 2020 Paper & Memo
Grade 11 Mathematics question paper and memo from the March Test 2020, 14 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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NSC
m 2020 Common Test
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
This question paper consists of 5 questions.
Answer ALL the questions.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.
Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
‘You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and
non-graphical), unless stated otherwise.
If necessary, round off answers correct to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
TWO DIAGRAM SHEETS for QUESTION 4.1, QUESTION 4.2, QUESTION 5.1
and QUESTION 5.2 are attached at the end of this question paper. Detach the
DIAGRAM SHEETS and hand in together with your ANSWER BOOK.
Write neatly and legibly.
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Mathematics March 2020 Common Test
NSC
QUESTION 1
ll Solve for x:
Lid 2s(-4)=0 (2)
2)
1.1.2 4x?+11x=2 (answer correct to TWO decimal places) (4)
1.1.30 x-y8-2x =0 (5)
1.1.4 x(x~7)+12<0 (4)
1.2. Solve simultaneously for x and y:
x=3y-5 and (2x-y-2)(x+y)=0 (4)
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QUESTION 2
2) Simplify WITHOUT the use of a calculator: VI8 +2V2 + z
Write your answer with a rational denominator. (3)
2.2 Solve for x without the use of a calculator:
2.2.1 16 =128 (4)
geet 321
222 9 24 (4)
(1)
QUESTION 3
3.1 If cosO= -2 and 0eé [180° : 360°], determine the value of tan@ by using a diagram,
and without the use of a calculator. (3)
cos115°.cos214°
3.2 Evaluate, without using of a calculator; ——_———_ 5
valuate, without using of a calculator’ 70865° sin 236° (5)
3.3. Simplify to a single term, without the use of a calculator:
cos(90° + x).tan(540° + x).cos(180° — x) + sin(-90°) q)
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Mathematics rch 2020 Common Test
GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR STATEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS IN
QUESTIONS 4 AND 5.
QUESTION 4
4.1 In the diagram, AB is a chord of the circle having centre O. C is a point on AB such
that ACO = 90°. OC =5 cm and AO = 10cm.
‘
Calculate, with reasons, the length of AB. (4)
4.2 In the diagram, O is the centre of the larger circle, which passes through P, R and S.
R is a point on chord PV of the smaller circle PVSO. SV is produced to T. RVT = 96°.
4.2.1 Calculate, with reasons, the size of R, . (7)
4.2.2 Prove that ARVS is isosceles. (3)
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Mathematics March 2020 Common Test
QUESTION 5
5.1 In the figure below, JLH is a tangent to the circle having centre O at L. K andM
are points on the circle.
K M
o°
J
L H
Prove the theorem which states that MLH =K. (5)
5.2 AE is a diameter of the circle in the diagram below. AE is produced to D. DB is a
tangent to the circle at B. DC is perpendicular to AD. CBA is a straight line.
BE and EC are drawn. Let A=x.
E
D
A x 1A\3 1
2
: 3
1
B
1
Cc
5.2.1 Prove that BCDE is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)
5.2.2. Prove that c =X. (4)
5.2.3 Prove that E, =£,. (2)
5.2.4 Is CE a tangent to the circle through A, B and E? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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TOTAL: 75
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NSC
NAME & SURNAME:
DIAGRAM SHEET 1
QUESTION 4.1
A
II.
II.
a:
<C
w QUESTION 4.2
I-
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NSC
t NAME & SURNAME:
DIAGRAM SHEET 2
QUESTION 5.1
TEAR OFF
QUESTION 5.2
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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
MATHEMATICS
MARKING GUIDELINE
COMMON TEST
MARCH 2020
MARKS: 75
This marking guideline consists of 7 pages.
GEOMETRY MEETKUNDE
A mark for a correct statement
(A statement mark is independent of a reason)
S
'n Punt vir 'n korrekte bewering
('n Punt vir 'n bewering is onafhanklik van die rede)
A mark for the correct reason
(A reason mark may only be awarded if the statement is correct)
R
'n Punt vir 'n korrekte rede
('n Punt word slegs vir die rede toegeken as die bewering korrek is)
Award a mark if statement AND reason are both correct
S/R
Ken 'n punt toe as die bewering EN rede beide korrek is
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Mathematics-(Grade 11) 2 March 2020 Common Test
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 1
2 x x 0
2
1 1
x 0 or x x0 x
2 2
(2)
1.1.2 4 x 2 11x 2
4 x 2 11x 2 0 standard form
b b 2 4ac
x
2a
11 (11) 2 4(4)(2) substitution into the
x correct formula
2(4)
x 0,17 or x 2,92 x-value x-value
(4)
1.1.3 x 8 2x 0
x 8 2x isolate 8 2x
x 2 8 2x squaring both sides
x 2 2x 8 0
( x 4)( x 2) 0 factors
x 4 or x 2 rejecting x 4
x 2 only correct solution
(5)
1.1.4 x( x 7) 12 0
x 2 7 x 12 0 standard form
( x 3)( x 4) 0
method
+ + OR
3 4 3 4
correct solution
3 x 4 OR x (3 ; 4)
(4)
1.2 x 3 y 5 ……….(1)
(2 x y 2)( x y) 0 ………….(2)
Substitute (1) into (2):
(2(3 y 5) y 2)(3 y 5 y) 0 correct substitution
(6 y 10 y 2)(4 y 5) 0
(5 y 12)(4 y 5) 0 factors
12 5
y or y values of y
5 4
11 5
x or x values of x
5 4 (4)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 2
2.1 1
18 2 2
2
1 for 3 2
= 3 22 2
2
1 2
= 5 2 rationalizing denominator
2 2
2
= 5 2
2
11 2
answer
2 (3)
2.2.1 x
16 128
4
4
2 2x 7 2 27
x
4
7 equating exponents
x
4
x answer
7
(4)
2.2.2 32 x 1 32 x 1
24
3x
32 x (31 31 ) factorising
24
3x
2
3 x 2 24
3 simplification
3 9
x
3 x 32 like bases
x2 answer
(4)
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Mathematics-(Grade 11) 4 March 2020 Common Test
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 3
3.1
y2 r 2 x2
5 2 2
2
correct sketch in correct
21 –2
quadrant
y 21
y
5
21
tan value of y
2
21 answer
(3)
2
3.2 cos115. cos 214
cos 65.sin 236
cos 65. cos 34 cos 65
cos 65. sin 56 cos 34
cos 34 sin 56
sin 56
cos 34 cos 56
OR cos 34 OR sin 56
cos 34 cos 56
1 1
(5)
3.3
cos 90 x . tan 540 x . cos 180 x sin 90
( sin x). tan 180 x ( cos x) sin 90 sin x
tan x
( sin x)(tan x)( cos x) 1
cos x
sin x
( sin x) ( cos x) 1 1
cos x
sin x
sin 2 x 1
cos x
1 sin 2 x sin 2 x 1
cos 2 x answer
(7)
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Mathematics-(Grade 11) 5 March 2020 Common Test
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 4
4.1 AC2 AO2 OC2 [Pythagoras] S/ R
10 2 5 2
75
AC 75 8,66 cm value of AC
AB 2 AC [line from centre to chord] R
17,32 cm answer
(4)
4.2 TV̂R Ô1 [ext. of cyclic quad.] S R
96
Ô 2 360 Ô1 [ s around a point]
360 96 size of Ô 2
264 SR
1
R̂ 1 Ô 2 [ at centre = 2 at circumf.]
2
size of R̂ 1
1
2
264
132 answer
R̂ 2 180 R̂ 1 [ s on a straight line]
180 132
48
(7)
4.3 Ŝ1 RV̂T R̂ 2 [ext. of RVS ] S/R
96 48
48
Ŝ1 R̂ 2 [both 48 ] S
VS VR [sides opp. to = s] S/R
And RVS is isosceles. (3)
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Mathematics-(Grade 11) 6 March 2020 Common Test
NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 5
5.1 Construction: Draw diameter LOP and join P and M.. construction
P
K M
O
2
1
J L H
Proof:
S /R
L̂1 L̂ 2 90
[tangent radius]
PM̂L 90 [ in a semi-circle]
P̂ L̂ 2 90 [sum of s of PML] S/R
P̂ L̂1
But: P̂ K̂ [ s in the same segment] S R
L̂1 K̂ (5)
5.2.1 B̂3 90 [ in a semi-circle] S R
B̂3 CD̂E [both 90 ]
BCDE is a cyclic quadrilateral R
[converse: ext. of a cyclic quadrilateral] (3)
5.2.2 B̂ 2 Â = x [tan-chord-theorem] S R
B̂ 2 Ĉ1 = x [ s in the same segment] S R
Ĉ1 Â x (4)
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5.2.3
Ê1 180 Â B̂3 [sum of s of ABE ]
180 x 90
90 x
Eˆ1 90 x
Ê 3 180 Ĉ1 CD̂E
180 x 90
[sum of s of CDE ]
90 x Eˆ 3 90 x
Ê1 Ê 3 (2)
5.2.4
Ê 2 180 Ê1 Ê 3 [ s on a straight line]
180 90 x 90 x
2x Ê 2 2 x
Ê 2 Â
Ê 2 Â
CE is not a tangent to the circle through A, B and E.
[converse of tan-chord-theorem does not apply] (2)
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TOTAL: 75
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