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GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS

COMMON TEST

MARCH 2019

MARKS: 75

TIME: 1½ hours

This question paper consists of 6 pages and 2 Diagram Sheets.

Mathematics 2 Common Test
March 2019
GRADE 11-NSC

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 5 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.

4. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

5. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and

non-graphical), unless stated otherwise.

6. If necessary, round off answers correct to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

7.
Write neatly and legibly.
8.
Diagrams for QUESTION 4.1, QUESTION 4.2, QUESTION 5.1 and QUESTION 5.2
9. on the DIAGRAM SHEETS provided.
Detach the DIAGRAM SHEETS and hand in together with your Answer Book.

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Mathematics 3
March 2019
GRADE 11-NSC

QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.1 7𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)

1.1.2 (𝑥 − 2)2 − 4 = 0 (3)

1.1.3 √7𝑥 + 2 + 2x = 0 (4)

1.1.4 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 56 < 0 (3)

1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously: 2 x + y = 1 and 2 x 2 − xy + y 2 = 4 (6)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Solve for x without the use of a calculator : x 4 = 64 (2)

2.2 Simplify without the use of a calculator :

5− x.1251− x.252 x
2.2.1 (3)
5

2.2.2 √12 − √147 + 31,5 (3)

52006 − 52004 + 24
2.3 If = a , calculate 𝑎 without the use of a calculator. (3)
52004 + 1
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QUESTION 3

ANSWER QUESTION 3 WITHOUT USING A CALCULATOR.

9
3.1 Given: tan  = − and 180 <  < 360 .
40
Use a sketch to determine the value of sin  + cos  . (4)

3.2 Simplify fully:

sin ( 90 −  ) .tan ( 360 −  ) .sin ( − 180 )

1 − cos 2  (6)

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3.3 Determine the value of the following in terms of p, if cos32 = p :

3.3.1 cos 212 (2)

3.3.2 sin ( −328) (3)

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GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR STATEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS IN

QUESTIONS 4 AND 5.

QUESTION 4

4.1 In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and R is a point on chord ST, such
that OR is perpendicular to ST.

Prove the theorem which states that SR = RT. (5)

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Mathematics 6
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4.2 In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and D is a point on chord AC such
that AD = DC = 24 mm. OD is drawn and produced to meet the circle at B.
OD = 7 mm. OA and OC are drawn.

Calculate the length of BD. (5)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 In the diagram two circles intersect at L and H. O is the centre of the circle
passing through F, G, H and L. GO and LO are drawn. LHJK is a cyclic
quadrilateral. FLK and GHJ are straight lines. GOLˆ = 136

5.1.1 Calculate the size of F̂ . (2)

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Mathematics 7 Common Test
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5.1.2 Calculate the size of K̂ . (4)

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5.2 In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle. Diameter BOA is produced to E
such that EDG is a tangent to the circle at D. C is a point on the circle such that
BA || CD. AD, BD and AC are drawn. F is a point of intersection of AC and
BD. Let B̂ = x .

5.2.1 Write down, with reasons, four other angles each equal to x. (6)

5.2.2 Determine the size of Ê in terms of x. (4)

5.2.3 Prove that CA is a tangent to the circle passing through A, D and E. (4)
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 Mathematics 9 Common Test
March 2019
GRADE 11-NSC

NAME & SURNAME:

DIAGRAM SHEET 1

QUESTION 4.1
TEAR OFF

QUESTION 4.2

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 Mathematics 10 Common Test
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NAME & SURNAME:

DIAGRAM SHEET 2

QUESTION 5.1
TEAR OFF

QUESTION 5.2

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 MATHEMATICS

COMMON TEST

MARCH 2019

MARKING GUIDELINES

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 11

MARKS: 75

These marking guideline consists of 8 pages.

Mathematics 2 Common Test March 2019
GRADE 11-Marking Guideline

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

QUESTION 1

1.1.1 7𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3 = 0
−𝑏 ± √𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥=
2𝑎
 substituting in correct
−(−2) ± √(−2)2 − 4(7)(−3)
𝑥= formula
2(7)  x-values
𝑥 = −0,53 or 𝑥 = 0,81  x-values
(3)
1.1.2 (𝑥 − 2)2 − 4 = 0
(𝑥 − 2)2 = 4  isolate (𝑥 − 2)2
𝑥 − 2 = ±2  ±2
𝑥 = 4 or 𝑥 = 0  both answers

OR OR

(𝑥 − 2)2 − 4 = 0
𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4 − 4 = 0  𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4
𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 = 0
𝑥 ( 𝑥 − 4) = 0  factors
𝑥 = 4 or 𝑥 = 0  both answers
(3)
1.1.3 √7𝑥 + 2 + 2x = 0
(√7𝑥 + 2)2 = (−2𝑥)2  isolate √7𝑥 + 2
7𝑥 + 2 = 4𝑥 2
4𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 2 = 0 standard form
(4𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2) = 0  factors
1
𝑥=− or 𝑥 = 2
4
1
∴ 𝑥 = − 4 only  correct solution
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1.1.4 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 56 < 0
(𝑥 − 8)(𝑥 + 7) < 0 correct factors

CV 𝑥 = 8 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −7
+ − +
−7 8

−7 < 𝑥 < 8 correct solution

(3)
1.2 2 x + y = 1 and 2 x − xy + y = 4
2 2

y = 1 − 2x  y = 1 − 2x
2 x 2 − x(1 − 2 x) + (1 − 2 x) 2 = 4 substitution
2 x2 − x + 2 x2 + 1 − 4 x + 4 x2 = 4
8x2 − 5x − 3 = 0  standard form
(8x + 3)( x − 1) = 0  factors
3
x=− or x = 1  x values
8
 3
y = 1 − 2  −  or y = 1 − 2 (1)
 8
3
y =1 or y = −1 y values
4 (6)

OR OR

2 x + y = 1 and 2 x 2 − xy + y 2 = 4
1− y 1− y
x=  x=
2 2
 1− y   1− y  2
2
substitution
2  − y + y = 4
 2   2 
 1− 2 y + y2   1− y  2
2 − y + y −4 = 0
 4   2 
1− 2 y + y2 − y + y2 + 2 y2 − 8 = 0
4 y2 − 3 y − 7 = 0  standard form
(4 y − 7)( y + 1) = 0  factors
3
y =1 or y = −1  y values
4
3
1 −1
x= 4 or x = 1 − (−1)
2 2
3 x values
x=− or x = 1
8 (6)
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Mathematics 4 Common Test March 2019
GRADE 11-Marking Guideline

QUESTION 2

2.1 3
x 4 = 64
4
4
 34  3 4
 raising both sides to the
 
x = (2 6 3
) 3
 
x = 256 or 28  answer
(2)
2.2.1 −x 1− x 2x
5 .125 .25
5
5− x. ( 53 ) . ( 52 )
1− x 2x

= rewriting as base 3
5
− x 3 −3 x 4 x
5 .5 .5
=
5
=5 − x +3−3 x + 4 x −1 using exponential rules
= 52
=25  answer
(3)
2.2.2 1,5
√12 − √147 + 3
3
= √4 × 3 − √49 × 3 + 32
 simplifying surds
= 2√3 − 7√3 + √9 × 3
= 2√3 − 7√3 + 3√3  3√3
= – 2√3  answer
(3)
2.3 5 − 5 + 24
2006 2004
=a
52004 + 1
52004 (52 − 1) + 24 factorising
=a
52004 + 1
52004 (24) + 24
=a
52004 + 1
24(52004 + 1) factorising
=a
52004 + 1
a = 24 answer
(3)
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Mathematics 5 Common Test March 2019
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QUESTION 3

3.1
y

 correct sketch in 4th quadrant

(40 ; – 9)

x2 + y2 = r 2
40 2 + (− 9 ) = r 2
2

r = 41  value of r
sin  + cos
−9 40
= +  substitution
41 41
31
=  answer
41
(4)
3.2 ( ) ( ) (
sin 90 −  . tan 360 −  . sin  − 180
  
)
1 − cos 2   cos 
cos  . − tan  . − sin   − tan 
=  − sin 
sin 2 
sin   sin 2 
cos  . − . − sin 
= cos  sin 
sin 2  
cos 
=1  answer
(6)
3.3.1 cos 212
= cos (180 + 32)
= − cos32  − cos32
= −p  answer
(2)
3.3.2 sin ( −328)
= sin 32  sin 32
1
= 1 − cos2 32  correct sketch or identity
p
= 1 − p2  answer
(3)
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QUESTION 4

4.1

Construction: Draw OS and OT.  construction

Proof:
In Δ OSR and ΔOTR :
1. OS = OT [radii]  S/R
2. OR = OR [common]  S (OR is common)
ˆ ˆ
3. SRO = TRO = 90 [ s on a straight line]  S/R
 Δ OSR  ΔOTR [ 90 ; H; S ]  S/R
 SR = RT [  s ] (5)
4.2 OD ⊥ AC [line from centre to midpoint of chord]  S/R
OA = AD + OD [Pythagoras]
2 2 2
 S/R
= 24 + 7
2 2

= 625
OA = 25 mm  length of the radius
OB = OA [radii]  S/R
 BD = 25 − 7 = 18mm  answer
(5)
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Mathematics 7 Common Test March 2019
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QUESTION 5

1 ˆ
5.1.1 F̂ = GOL [  at centre = 2   at circumference] R
2
= 68  answer (2)
5.1.2 ˆ +H
F ˆ =180 [opp.  s of cyclic quadrilateral] R
1

Ĥ1 =180 − 68

=112  size of Ĥ1
Kˆ = H
ˆ
1 [ext.  of cyclic quadrilateral] R
=112  answer
(4)
OR OR

ˆ = Fˆ = 68
H [ext.  of cyclic quadrilateral] S R
2

K̂ = 112 [opp.  s of cyclic quadrilateral] S R

(4)

5.2.1 Ĉ = x [  s in the same segment] S R

Â1 = Ĉ = x [alt.  s; BA || CD]  S/R
D̂ 2 = Â1 = x [  s in the same segment]  S/R
ˆ =B
D ˆ =x [tan-chord theorem] S R
4
(6)
OR OR

D̂ 2 = x [alt.  s; BA || CD]  S/R

Â1 = D̂ 2 = x [  s in the same segment] S R
Ĉ = B̂ = x [  s in the same segment]  S/R
ˆ =B
D ˆ =x [tan-chord theorem] S R
4
(6)
5.2.2 D̂3 = 90 [  in a semicircle] S R
Eˆ = 180 − B (
ˆ + BDE
ˆ ) [sum of  s in  ] S
= 180 − ( x +90 + x )
= 90 − 2x  answer
(4)
OR OR

D̂3 = 90 [  in a semicircle] S R
Ê + CD̂E = 180 
[co-interior  s; BA || CD] S
Ê = 180 − CD̂E


= 180  − (x + 90  + x )
= 90 − 2 x  answer
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5.2.3 ˆ = 180 − B
A 2 (
ˆ +D
ˆ +A
3
ˆ
1 ) [sum of  s in  ABD] S
= 180 − ( x +90 + x )
= 90 − 2x  Â2 = 90 − 2x
ˆ = Eˆ
A [both = 90 − 2x ] ˆ = Eˆ
A
2 2
 AE is a tangent to the circle through A, D and E
[converse: tan-chord-theorem] R
(4)

OR OR

ˆ = 180 − D
D1 (
ˆ +D
2
ˆ +D
3
ˆ
4 ) [ s on a straight line] S
= 180 − ( x +90 + x )
= 90 − 2x
ˆ
D̂1 = A [tan-chord-theorem]
2

 Â 2 = 90  − x  Â2 = 90 − 2x
ˆ = Eˆ
A [both = 90 − 2x ] ˆ = Eˆ
2 A 2
 AE is a tangent to the circle through A, D and E
[converse: tan-chord-theorem] R
(4)
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