MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT 3
GRADE 11
TRIGONOMETRY AND EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY
21 JUNE 2024
TIME: 3 HOURS MARKS: 150
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NAME: __________________________________________ Final mark: / 150
Percentage:
SCHOOL: __________________________________________
QUESTION MAXIMUM MARK
MARKS OBTAINED
1 8
2 49
3 14
4 14
5 30
6 18
7 13
8 22
TOTAL 150
This question paper consists of 7 questions and 11 pages including a cover page and a
diagram sheet
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 7 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless otherwise stated.
4. Round off your answers to TWO decimal places, unless otherwise stated.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
6. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.
7. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
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QUESTION 1
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If cos15 = p , determine the following in terms of p .
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1.1 tan15 (2)
1.2 cos (− 375) (3)
1.3 sin 255 (3)
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QUESTION 2
This question must be answered WITHOUT the use of a calculator. Leave your
answer in surd form where applicable.
2.1 In the diagram below, A is the point ( x + 2 ; − x − 2) . The acute angle
ABCˆ = .
Calculate the following:
2.1.1 the length of AB, in terms of x . (3)
2.1.2 cos(− ) (2)
2.1.3 tan (180 − ) (4)
2.1.4 1 − sin 2 (4)
2.2 Simplify the following:
tan (− x) cos ( x − 360) cos (450 − x)
2.2.1 − cos 2 ( x − 180) (8)
sin 90
8sin150 cos 225
2.2.2 (8)
tan (− 45) + cos 600
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2.3 Prove the following identities:
1 cos 4 x
2.3.1 − cos 2
x = (6)
tan 2 x sin 2 x
1 + tan 2 x 1
2.3.2 = 3 (5)
tan x sin x sin x
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2.4 Determine the general solution of:
2.4.1 tan ( x − 30) = − 135 (3)
2.4.2 cos3x = sin 3x where x [−45 ; 90] . (6)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Prove that in any ABC where all angles are acute:
sin A sin C (6)
=
a c
3.2 In the diagram below is a trapezium ABCD, with DC AB. D̂ = 90, B̂ = ,
DC = x units and DAC ˆ = .
3.2.1 Determine the length of AC, in terms of x and . (2)
x
3.2.2 Prove that BC = (6)
tan sin
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QUESTION 4
The graphs of the functions f ( x) = a cos bx and g ( x) = c sin( x − d ) for
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x [− 120 ; 210] are sketch below. The graphs intersect a A 48,19 ; and B .
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4.1 Write down the range of f . (2)
4.2 Determine the values of a and b . (2)
4.3 Determine the coordinates of B. (2)
4.4 Determine the values of c and d . (2)
4.5 K lies on f such that KM is parallel to the y − axis. Calculate the length of
KM. (2)
4.6 If the system of axes is shifted 45 to the left and the graphs remain fixed,
write down the new equation that is represented by the graph f . (2)
4.7 For which values of x in the interval x [− 90 ; 90] , is g ( x) f ( x) ? (2)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Use the diagram below to prove the theorem that states:
“The angle between a tangent to a circle and a chord drawn from the point of
contact is equal to the angle in the alternative segment.”
ˆ .
ˆ = BQP
Therefore, prove that ABP
(5)
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5.2 In the diagram below is a circle with centre M. A, B, C and D are points on
the circumference. SDR is a tangent to the circle at D. D̂1 = 35 and
MD BC .
Determine, with reasons the size of:
5.2.1 D̂3 (4)
5.2.2 Ĉ2 (3)
5.2.3 Â (3)
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5.3 In the diagram is a circle with centre M. A, B, C, D and E are points on the
circumference with tangent EH at E. Diameter BME is drawn. EF = FC .
5.3.1 Prove, with reasons that:
(a) MD BC (3)
(b) ˆ
M̂3 = 2C (4)
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5.3.2 If Ê 2 = 53 , determine with reasons, the size of:
(a) ˆ +C
C ˆ (3)
1 2
(b) M̂ 2 (5)
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QUESTION 6
ˆ +A
In the diagram below is a semi-circle with centre O. A ˆ = and AE = BE .
1 2
6.1 Determine, with reasons, two other angles that are equal to . (4)
6.2 Determine the size of the following angles in terms of .
6.2.1 Â3 (2)
6.2.2 B̂1 (2)
6.3 Determine, with reasons, the length of OE if DE = 4 units and
AB = 12 units . (5)
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QUESTION 7
In the diagram is O the centre of the circle through A, B, C, D and E. CG and EFG
are tangents to the circle at C and E respectively. H is a point on chord AD, such
that AH = DH . Chord AD is extended to F. Ĉ3 = x .
7.1 Write down, with a reason another angle that is equal to x . (1)
7.2 Prove with reasons that:
7.2.1 AF CG (5)
7.2.2 ˆ
OC bisects ACD (4)
7.2.3 DE OC (3)
7.2.4 OCGE is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
7.2.5 Fˆ2 = B
ˆ (7)
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TOTAL: 150
