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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
MATHEMATICS P2
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
*MATHE2*
This question paper consists of 13 pages including 1 information sheet, and a
SPECIAL ANSWERBOOK.
2 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 11 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK provided.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining the 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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 3
QUESTION 1
The data in the table below represents the marks obtained by 10 Grade 12 learners for
English Home Language (HL) and Afrikaans First Additional Language (FAL).
English HL 42 54 85 32 63 71 92 62 58 66
Afrikaans FAL 50 58 80 45 60 65 98 75 71 58
1.1 Draw a scatter plot of the data above by making use of the grid provided in the
SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK. (4)
1.2 Calculate the equation of the least squares regression line for this data. (3)
1.3 Calculate the correlation coefficient. (2)
1.4 Describe the correlation between English Home Language and Afrikaans First
Additional Language. (1)
1.5 Predict the final English Home Language mark for the learner who obtained 74
marks in Afrikaans First Additional Language. (2)
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4 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 2
The weights (in kilogram) of the 20 boys in the hockey squad of School A are given
below:
69 59 59 66 64 58 63 58 62 61
57 53 60 51 60 48 47 60 40 60
2.1 Determine the mean and variance for the weights of the School A squad. (3)
2.2 The following information was obtained from the School B boys’ hockey coach,
regarding the weights of the boys in his squad.
∑ ∑
2.2.1 How many boys are in the School B squad? (1)
2.2.2 Determine the mean weight for the School B squad. (2)
2.2.3 Determine the standard deviation for the School B squad. (2)
2.3 If five boys of equal weight are added to the squad of School A so that the means
of both schools are the same, what must be the weight of each boy? (2)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 5
QUESTION 3
In the figure A(3 ; 5), B(x ; y), C(5 ; 3) and D( 1; 1) are the vertices of parallelogram ABCD.
AC and BD, the diagonals of the parallelogram, intersect at E.
B(x; y)
A(3; 5) y)Y)
C(5; 3)
D ; )
O x
3.1 Determine:
3.1.1 The co-ordinates of E (2)
3.1.2 The co-ordinates of B (3)
3.1.3 The co-ordinates of the midpoint F, of CD and hence the equation of the line
passing through F, parallel to AD. (5)
3.2 The points G(t +1 ; 2,5) ,D( 1; 1) and E(4 ; 4) and are collinear. Calculate the
value of t. (4)
3.3 Determine, by calculations, whether ABCD is a rhombus or not. Give a reason for
your answer. (5)
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QUESTION 4
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.
N
α
P( 1 ;4)
M(3 ; 1)
𝛽 𝜃
Q x
4.1 Determine the equation of the circle. (4)
4.2 Why is ̂ ? (1)
4.3 Show that the co-ordinates of Q are ( 4; 0). (3)
4.4 Calculate the gradient of MN. (2)
4.5 Hence, calculate the size of α. (5)
4.6 Determine the equation of a tangent to the circle at M. (5)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 7
QUESTION 5
5.1 Prove, without the use of a calculator, that,
√
(4)
5.2 Determine the general solution of:
(7)
5.3 Prove the identity
(3)
5.4 Simplify
(6)
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QUESTION 6
Given and for ;
6.1 Write down the period of g. (1)
6.2 Use the set of axes provided in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK, to draw sketch
graphs of f and g for x [ 90°;90°]. Clearly show all intercepts with the axes
and the co-ordinates of all the turning points and end points of both curves. (6)
6.3 Use the graphs to determine the value(s) of x for x ; ], where:
6.3.1 (2)
6.3.2 (2)
6.4 Determine the range of h(x) = 3f(x) – 1. (2)
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8 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 7
In the diagram below, C is a point on one side of the Buffalo River and is 3 m above the
water. A is a point on the other side of the river directly opposite C on the higher bank.
B is a boat on the river. A, B and C are in the same vertical plane. The angle of
depression of B from A is 33,7°. The angle of depression C from A is 15, 60° and B
from C is 16,7°.
3m
33,7o 16,7°
D B E
7.1 Calculate the length of BC. (3)
7.2 Calculate the length of AB. (3)
7.3 Calculate the length of AD. (3)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 9
Give reasons for ALL statements in QUESTIONS 8, 9, 10 and 11.
QUESTION 8
In the diagram below, O is the centre of the circle which passes through P, T, R and S.
PTRS is a cyclic quadrilateral and ST is drawn. ̂
S
1 2
x
3
P
O 1
R
1
3 2
8.1 Express, giving reasons, each of the following angles in terms of x.
8.1.1 ̂1 (2)
8.1.2 ̂ (2)
8.1.3 ̂ (2)
8.2 Hence, calculate the value of x if SOTR is a parallelogram. (3)
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10 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 9
In the diagram below, M is the midpoint of chord PT of circle with centre O. OR is a
radius passing through M. QR is produced to intersect tangent TA at A, such that TA
RA. T and R are joined.
P
Q
1 R
2
O M 3
1
2
Prove, stating reasons, that:
9.1 MTAR is a cyclic quadrilateral (4)
9.2 PR = TR (5)
9.3 ̂1 = ̂ 2 (3)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 11
QUESTION 10
10.1 Complete the statement of the following theorem:
If two triangles are equiangular then their corresponding sides are … and the two
triangles are similar. (1)
10.2 In the figure below, AB is a tangent to the circle with the centre O. AC = AO and
BA ║ CE. DC produced cuts tangent BA at B.
E
2 1
1 A
2
3
4
x
F2
3 1
4
O
B
2 3
1
C
2
1
D
10.2.1 If A4 = x, determine with reasons three other angles equal to x. (3)
10.2.2 Prove that ∆ACF ||| ∆ADC. (3)
10.2.3 Prove that
(4)
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12 MATHEMATICS P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 11
11.1 Make use of the diagram in the SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK, to prove the
theorem which states that if DE║BC then, .
A
D E
B C (6)
11.2 In the diagram below, DE ║ BC, AN DE and BC.
A
M
D E
B N C
Write down the values of:
11.2.1
(2)
11.2.2
(4)
11.2.3
(3)
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TOTAL: 150
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) MATHEMATICS P2 13
INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS
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2 2
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x 2 x1
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a b c 1
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sin A sin B sin C 2
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cos 2 1 2 sin 2 sin 2 2 sin . cos
2 cos 2 1
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P( A) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
nS
yˆ a bx b
x x ( y y )
(x x) 2
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