MOPANI WEST DISTRICT

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT
TERM 2

MARKS : 100
DURATION : 2 hours

This assignment has 9 pages including the cover page.

MOPANI WEST MATHEMATICS TERM 2 ASSIGNMENT 2024 GRADE 12

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This assignment consists of 7 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that 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 to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for 𝑥:

1.1.1 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 6 = 0 (2)

1.1.2 7𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 5 = 0 (Leave your answer correct to TWO decimal places) (3)

1.1.3 (𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 − 2) > 0 (2)

1.2 Solve simultaneously for 𝑥 and 𝑦:

𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6 and 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑦 2 = 0 (6)

1.3 −4
Given: 𝑥 − 2 = 𝑥−2 − 4

If: 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 2

1.3.1 Show that the given equation can be expressed as 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0. (2)

1.3.2 Hence or otherwise show that the equation has real and equal roots. (2)

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QUESTION 2

In the diagram below, M(3 ; 1), Q and N lie on the circumference of circle with centre
P(– 1 ; 4) and form ΔMQN. NPM is a straight line.

(−1 ; 4)

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2.1 Determine the equation of the circle. (2)

2.2 Show that the coordinates of Q are (– 4; 0). (3)

2.3 Calculate the gradient of MN. (2)

2.4 Hence, calculate the size of α. (4)

2.5 Determine the equation of a tangent to the circle at M. (4)

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QUESTION 3
In the diagram, the circle with centre M and equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 – 4𝑦 – 12 = 0 is
drawn. C is the 𝑥 – intercept of the circle. The tangent AB touches the circle at A(–6 ; 4) and
cuts the 𝑥-axis at B.

3.1 Calculate the coordinates of:

3.1.1 M (3)
3.1.2 C (3)
3.2 Determine, giving reasons, the equation of the tangent AB in the form
1
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, if it is given that the gradient of MC is − . (4)
2

3.3 Calculate the area of ΔABC. (5)

3.4 Determine for which values of 𝑘 the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑘 will intersect the circle at
two points. (4)
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QUESTION 4

The diagram below shows circle centre A with equation (𝑥 – 2)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 4 and a circle

centre B with equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 – 2𝑦 + 𝑝 = 0. The two circles touch externally at

2 4
T(5 ; − 5) .

4.1 Write down the coordinates of the centre of circle A. (1)

4.2 Calculate:

4.2.1 The coordinates of the centre of circle B. (2)

4.2.2 The radius of circle B (in terms of p). (1)

4.2.3 The length of AB. (1)

4.2.4 The value of p. (2)

4.3 2 4
If the two circles touch at the point T (5 ; − 5), determine the equation of the tangent

in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (4)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 In the diagram, O is the centre of the circle and LOM is a diameter of the circle. ON

bisects chord LP at N. T and S are points on the circle on the other side of LM with

̂S = 31°
respect to P. Chords PM, MS, MT and ST are drawn. PM = MS and MT

Determine, with reasons, the size of each of the following angles:

̂S
5.1.1 MO (2)

5.1.2 L̂ (2)

5.1.3 Prove that ON = 1 MS (3)

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5.2 In the diagram, tangents are drawn from point M outside the circle, to touch the circle

at B and N. The straight line from B passing through the centre of the circle meets MN

produced in A. NM is produced to K such that BM = MK. BK and BN are drawn.

̂ = 𝑥.
Let K

̂ 1 in terms of 𝑥.
5.2.1 Determine, with reasons, the size of N (4)

5.2.2 Prove that BA is a tangent to the circle passing through K, B and N. (4)

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QUESTION 6

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:

6.1 AN
AM
(2)

6.2 CL
(3)
LK

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QUESTION 7

7.1 AB is a diameter of circle ABC. DC is a tangent at C and BD ⊥ CD.

7.1.1 Prove that ΔBDC|||ΔBCA. (3)

7.1.2 If AB = 25cm and AC = 24cm calculate the length of CD, rounded off to the
(5)
nearest centimeter. (HINT: First determine the length of BC)

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7.2 AOB is a diameter of the circle ABC. DB is a tangent at B. ACD is a straight line.

𝑂𝐵 = 𝐵𝐶 = 𝑟

Prove that:

7.2.1 𝐵̂2 = 60° . (3)

7.2.2 𝐴𝐶 = √3 𝑟 (2)

7.2.3 Prove that 𝐵𝐶 2 = 𝐴𝐶 . 𝐶𝐷 (2)

7.2.4 Hence that 𝐴𝐶 ∶ 𝐶𝐷 = 3 ∶ 1 (3)

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TOTAL: 100

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