Exam in Mathematics

Grade 9
Number of questions: 5 Sample 1 – year 2022 Name:
Duration: 2 hours No:
• This exam includes five problems inscribed on two pages.
• The use of a non-programmable calculator is allowed.
• Always show the steps of calculation.
• Every non-justified answer will not be graded.

I- (3 ½ points)
2 4 −4
5
+ 9 × 10 0.05 × ( 102 ) × 7.5
Given : A = 9 16 ; B= ;
1 − 24 × 18 2.7 × 10−6 − 0.12 × 10 −5

1 √(−18)2 − √180
C=
(1− √5)2
and D= .
3+√5 ×√35−5 √ 5 × 9 − 2 (√19)2

1) Calculate A, and show that it is a natural number.

2) Simplify B, then write its decimal form.
3) Rationalize the denominator of C, and write it in the simplest form.
4) a) Write D in the form 𝑎(𝑏 − √ 5) , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are natural numbers , then round D to the nearest 10−2 .
b) Deduce that D and C are reciprocals.

II- (2 ½ points)
Questions 1) and 2) of this exercise are independent:
1) In an urn, there are 15 yellow balls and 10 white balls.
Habiba says: “If 40 % of the yellow balls and 20% of the white balls are removed from the urn,
then the percentage of the removed balls will be 32 %’’. Is Habiba right? Justify your answer.
2) At the beginning of the year 2022, the director of a factory decided to give a salary raise of 20 % for
his employees the first month, followed by another raise of 15% the second month.
Let 𝑥 be the salary of an employer in December 2021, and let 𝑦 be the salary of the same employer
after the two successive raises.
a) Write 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥.
b) What is the percentage of the total raise?
c) After the two raises, Randa’s salary became 3 450 000 L.L. Calculate her salary in December 2021.

III- (4 points)

Given : P(𝑥) = 9𝑥 2 − 30𝑥 + 25 and G(𝑥 ) = ( 3𝑥 – 5 )2 − ( 𝑥 + 1)( 3𝑥 − 5). 3𝑥 − 5

A B
1) a) Expand and reduce G(𝑥 ) .
b) Factorize P(𝑥) and G(𝑥 ) . M N
2) In the adjacent figure: ( 𝑥 in centimeter such that 𝒙 ˃ 𝟐 ) 𝑥 +1
• ABCD is a square such that : AB = 3𝑥 − 5 . P O
• MNOP is a rectangle such that: MN = 3𝑥 − 5 and MP = 𝑥 + 1.
a) Show that the area of the shaded region is G(𝑥). D C
2
b) Calculate the value of 𝑥 , such that the area of the shaded region is 30 cm .
 𝑃 (𝑥)
3) Let S(𝑥 ) = .
2 (3𝑥−5)( 𝑥− 3)
a) For what values of 𝑥 ,is S(𝑥 ) defined ?
b) Simplify S(𝑥) .
c) Solve the equation : S(𝑥) = 1.

IV- (5 points)
In an orthonormal system of axes x’Ox ; y’Oy,
consider the line (d) with equation 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 6 and the points E(6 , 4) and F(0 , 1).
1) Plot the points E and F, and draw (d) .
2) Determine the coordinates of B, the intersection point of (d) and y’Oy.
3) Let (d’) be the line passing through E and F.
1
Show that the equation of (d’) is :𝑦 = 𝑥 +1 .
2
4) a) Verify that P(2 ; 2) is the intersection point of (d) and (d’).
b) Calculate PB and PE.
c) Show that BPE is a right isosceles triangle.
5) Let M be the midpoint of [BE].
a) Calculate the coordinates of M.
b) Determine the equation of the bisector of the angle 𝐵𝑃𝐸 ̂.

V- (5 points)
In the adjacent figure, given:

• (C) is a circle of center O and

diameter [AB] such that AB = 6 cm.
• E is a point of (C) and M is the symmetric
of A with respect to E.
• (BM) cuts circle (C) in a second point P.
1) Reproduce the adjacent figure.
It will be completed in the remaining parts of this problem.
2) Prove that triangle ABE is right.
3) Prove that triangle ABM is isosceles of principal vertex B.
4) Let S be the midpoint of [MB].
Prove that triangle ABM is an enlargement of triangle OBS
and precise the scale factor of this enlargement.
5) Designate by J the point of intersection of (BE) with (AP)
and by T the point of intersection of (AB) with (MJ).
a) Prove that (AT) is perpendicular to (MJ).
b) Prove that the points E, B, T and M belong to the same circle of diameter to be determined.
 Q.I. Answers 3 ½ points
2 4 2 36 2 18 20
1. +9× + + 12 ½
5 10 5 10 5 5 5
A= 9 16 = 1 = 3−1 = 2 = 2
= 6 ( natural number) .
1− × 1−
24 18 3 3 3
−4
2. 0.05 × (102 ) × 7.5 5 ×10 −2 × 10−8 × 75×10 −1
B=
2.7 × 10−6 −
=
0.12 × 10 −5 27×10−1 × 10−6 − 12 ×10 −2× 10−5
= ¾
5 × 75×10−11 5 × 75×10−11 5 × 25×10−4
27× 10−7 −
=
12 ×10 −7 3× 10 −7 (9− 4)
= 5
= 0.0025 .

3. 1 1 6+2 √ 5 6+2 √ 5 6+2 √ 5 3+√ 5 ¾

C=
(1− √5)2
= 6−2 5
× 6+2 5
= 36−20
= 16
= 8
.
√ √

4.a. √(−18) 2 − √ 180 18−6 √5 1

D = =
3+5√ 7−5×√45−2×19
=
3 + √5 × √ 35 − 5 × √5 × 9 − 2 (√ 19)2

18−6 √5 18−6 √5 18−6√ 5 6( 3 −√5)

3+5 √7−5×√
=
45−38 3+5
= = = 2(3 − √5);
√7−5√ 7 3 3

𝑎 = 2 ; 𝑏 = 3.
D ≈ 1.53 .
4.b. 3+√5 ½
C×D=
8
× 2(3 − √5) = 9−5
4
4
= = 1 , then D and C are reciprocals.
4

Q.II. Answers 2½ points

40 20
1The The number of removed balls is: × 15 + × 10 = 8 balls. 1
100 100
8
The The % of the removed balls is: × 100 = 32% . So Habiba is right.
25
2.a. 𝑦 = ( 1 + 20/100 )(1 + 15/100)𝑥 ; 𝑦 = 1.38 𝑥. ½
2.b. 1.38 − 1 = 0.38 , so the percentage of total raise is 38 % . ½
2.c. 3 450 000 = 1.38 × 𝑥 , hence 𝑥 = 2 500 000 . ½
Randa’s salary was 2 500 000 L.L .

Q.III. Answers 4 points

2
1.a.The G(𝑥 ) = ( 3𝑥 – 5 ) − ( 𝑥 + 1)( 3𝑥 − 5) ½
= 6 = 9𝑥 2 − 30𝑥 + 25 − (3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 5 ) = 6𝑥 2 − 28𝑥 + 30 .
1.b. P(𝑥 ) = 9𝑥 2 − 30𝑥 + 25 = (3𝑥 − 5)2 . 1
G(𝑥 ) = ( 3𝑥 – 5 )2 − ( 𝑥 + 1)( 3𝑥 − 5) = (3𝑥 − 5)(3𝑥 − 5 − 𝑥 − 1)
= (3𝑥 − 5)(2𝑥 − 6) = 2(3𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 − 3).
2.a 𝐴𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑑 = 𝐴𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 − 𝐴𝑀𝑁𝑂𝑃 = ( 3𝑥 – 5 )2 − ( 𝑥 + 1)( 3𝑥 − 5) = 𝐺 (𝑥 ). ½
2.b. 𝐺 (𝑥 ) = 30 ; 6𝑥 2 − 28𝑥 + 30 = 30 ; 2𝑥 ( 3 𝑥 − 14) = 0 ; ¾
14
𝑥 = 0 ( 𝑟𝑒𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 ) 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = (𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑 ).
3
3.a. 𝑃(𝑥) (3𝑥−5)2 ½
S(𝑥) = = 2 (3𝑥−5)( 𝑥− 3).
2 (3𝑥−5)( 𝑥− 3)
5
Condition: 2(3𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 − 3) ≠ 0 , 𝑠𝑜 𝑥 ≠ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3.
3
5
S(𝑥) is defined for 𝑥 ≠ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3.
3
2
3.b. S(𝑥) =
(3𝑥 −5) (3𝑥−5)
= 2( 𝑥− 3) =
3𝑥 −5
. ¼
2 (3𝑥 −5) ( 𝑥− 3) 2𝑥− 6

3.c. 3𝑥 − 5 ½
S( 𝑥 ) = 1 , = 1 , so 𝑥 = −1 (accepted) .
2𝑥− 6
Q.IV. Answers 5 points
1. ¾

(d’)

2. B belongs to y’oy , so 𝑥 𝐵 = 0 & B belongs to (d) , so 𝑦𝐵 = − 2𝑥 𝐵 + 6 ½

then 𝑦𝐵 = 6 so B ( 0 ; 6 ) .
3. 1 1 ½
𝑦𝐸 =? 2 𝑥 𝐸 + 1 ; 4 = 4 ; True . 𝑦𝐹 =? 2 𝑥 𝐹 + 1 ; 1=1 ; True.
So E and F belong to (d’), because their coordinates verify its equation.
4.a. 1 ½
𝑦𝑃 =? − 2𝑥 𝑃 + 6 ; 2 = 2 ; True. 𝑦𝑃 =? 𝑥 𝑃 + 1 ; 2 = 2 ; True.
2
So P belongs to (d) and (d’) , because its coordinates verify the 2 equations.
So (d) and (d’) intersect at P.
4.b. PB = √(𝑥𝐵 − 𝑥 𝑃 )2 + (𝑦𝐵 − 𝑦𝑃 )2 = 2√ 5 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠. 1
PE = √(𝑥 𝐸 − 𝑥 𝑃 )2 + (𝑦𝐸 − 𝑦𝑃 )2 = 2√ 5 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠.
4.c. 𝑎(𝑑) × 𝑎(𝑑′ ) = −1 ; so (d) ꓕ(d’) at P . ¾
B is on (d’) ; E and F are on (d) , so BPE is a right triangle at P .
But PB = PE , so BPE is right isosceles at P ( 1 right angle & 2 = sides)
𝑥 +𝑥 𝑦 +𝑦
5.a 𝑥𝑀 = 𝐵 𝐸 = 3 ; 𝑦𝑀 = 𝑀 𝐸 = 5 . So M (3 ; 5). ½
2 2
5.b. BEP is an isosceles triangle of principal vertex P , so the median ( PM ) relative ½
̂.
to the base [ BE] is at the same time bisector of the angle 𝐵𝑃𝐸
(PM) :𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 .
𝑦 −𝑦
𝑎(𝑃𝑀) = 𝑀 𝑃 = 3. P belongs to (PM) so : 𝑦𝑃 = 3𝑥 𝑃 + 𝑏 ; b = - 4.
𝑥𝑀 −𝑥𝑃
So (PM) : 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 4 .
Q.V. Answers 5 points
1. ¾

2. ̂ = 90˚(inscribed angle facing the diameter [AB]),

E belongs to (C) , so 𝐴𝐸𝐵 ½
so triangle AEB is right at E ( 1 right angle).
3. ̂ = 90˚ , then (BE) is a height in triangle ABM.
𝐴𝐸𝐵 ¾
But AE = EM (by symmetry) , so (BE) is a median in triangle ABM ,
then (BE) is at the same time median and height in triangle ABM , hence ABM is
an isosceles triangle of principal vertex B.
4. In triangle ABM: 1¼
O is midpoint of [AB] and S is midpoint of [BM],
then (OS) //(AM) (Midpoints Theorem in triangle) ,
𝐵𝐴 𝐵𝑀 𝐴𝑀 𝐵𝐴 6
then 𝐵𝑂 = 𝐵𝑆 = 𝑂𝑆 ( Thales’ Theorem) , but 𝐵𝑂 = 3 = 2 ,
𝐵𝐴 𝐵𝑀 𝐴𝑀
then 𝐵𝑂 = 𝐵𝑆 = 𝑂𝑆 = 2 > 1 ,
then triangle ABM is an enlargement of triangle OBS of scale factor 2 .
5.a. In triangle AMJ: 1
(JE) is the 1st height and (MP) is the 2nd height,
but (JE) and (MP) intersect at B, so B is the orthocenter of this triangle.
(AT) passes through B , then (AT) is the 3 rd height and thus (AT) ꓕ (MJ).
5.b. MEB and MTB are 2 right triangles at E and T respectively, of common ¾
hypotenuse [MB], so they are inscribed in a circle of diameter [MB]. Thus , the
points M , E , B and T belong to the same circle of diameter [MB].