2024 Grade 12 Assignment Term 2 F
2024 Grade 12 Assignment Term 2 F
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS
TERM 2 ASSIGNMENT
2024
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2, 5 HOURS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Determine the 𝑓′(𝑥) from first principles if 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 (5)
1.2 Determine:
𝑥 2 −2𝑥−3
1.2.1 𝐷𝑥[ ] (3)
𝑥+1
QUESTION 2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 1
2.1 Write down the coordinates of the y-intercept of 𝑓. . (1)
2.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓. (5)
2.3 Calculate the coordinates of the turning points of 𝑓. (6)
2.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly indicate all intercepts
with the axes and the turning points. (3)
2.5 Write down the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 (2)
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QUESTION 3
In the diagram, A(-2; 10), B(𝑘; 𝑘) and C(4; -2) are the vertices of ∆ABC. Line BC is
Produces to H and cuts the 𝑥- axis at E(12; 0), AB and AC intersects the 𝑥 –axis at F and G
respectively. The angle of inclination of the line AB is 81.87°.
3.4 Another point T(𝑝; 𝑝), where 𝑝 > 0, is plotted such that ET=BE=4√17 units.
3.4.1 Calculate the coordinates of T. (5)
3.4.2 Determine the equation of the:
(a) Circle with centre at E and passing through B and T in the
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form (𝑥 − 𝑎) + (𝑦 − 𝑏)2 = 𝑟 2 (2)
(b) Tangent to the circle at point B(𝑘, 𝑘) (3)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Given that the radius of the circle is 5 units, show that 𝑏 = 4. (4)
4.2 Determine:
4.2.1 The coordinates of K. (2)
4.2.2 The equation of the tangent LTP in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (4)
4.2.3 The area of ∆LPK (7)
4.3 Another circle with equation (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑛)2 = 25 is drawn.
Determine, with an explanation, the value(s) of 𝑛 for which the two
circles will touch each other externally. (4)
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QUESTION 5
QUESTION 6
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.