NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT
26 MAY 2025
GRADE 12
MARKS: 90
TIME: 2 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This assignment consists of 7 questions, answer ALL the questions.
2. Clearly show ALL calculations.
3. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to two decimal places, unless stated
otherwise
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
assignment.
5. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly
This Assignment consists of 6 pages including the cover page
Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 2 26 May 2025
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QUESTION 1
1.1. Simplify without using a calculator:
𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥.cos(−𝑥)+𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥.sin(360−𝑥)
(4)
sin(180+𝑥)
1.2. Consider: 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 = √1 + 𝑡
1.2.1. Determine𝑡as a single trigonometric ratio. (3)
1.2.2. Hence, determine the maximum value of 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥. (2)
1.3. In the diagram below, T (x; p) is a point in the third quadrant and it is given that
𝑝
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 =
√1+𝑝2
1.3.1. Show that 𝑥 = 1. (3)
1.3.2. Write cos(180 + 𝛼) in terms of 𝑝 in its simplest form. (2)
1−𝑝2
1.3.3. Show that 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝛼 can be written as (3)
1+𝑝2
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Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 3 26 May 2025
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QUESTION 2
Consider the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠3𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°] .
2.1 Solve for 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥). (6)
2.2 Sketch the graphs of f and g on the system of axes on DIAGRAM SHEET 1 for
𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°]. (6)
2.3 Solve for x if 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑔(𝑥) where 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 0°]. (3)
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QUESTION 3
In ∆𝑅𝑆𝑇, F is a point on RS and H is a point on RT such that 𝐹𝐻 ∥ 𝑆𝑇.
𝑅𝐹 = 2𝑥 − 10, 𝐹𝑆 = 9, 𝑅𝐻 = 4 and 𝐻𝑇 = 𝑥 − 2
3.1. Determine, giving reasons, the value of 𝑥. (5)
𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎∆𝑅𝐹𝐻
3.2. Determine the ratio: . (4)
𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎∆𝑅𝑆𝑇
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Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 4 26 May 2025
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QUESTION 4
In the accompanying figure, AB is a diameter of a circle ADCB. Chords AC and BD intersect
at E. EP is perpendicular to AB.
4.1 Prove that 𝐵𝑃𝐸///𝐵𝐷𝐴. (3)
4.2 Hence show that
𝐵𝑃 𝑃𝐸
= (2)
𝐵𝐷 𝐴𝐷
4.3 Prove that
𝐵𝐷2 .𝑃𝐸 2
𝐴𝐵2 = 𝐵𝐷2 + (5)
𝐵𝑃2
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QUESTION 5
5.1. Determine, 𝑓 ′ (𝑥)from first principles if 𝑓(𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 . (4)
𝑥4
5.2. Determine the derivative of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + −3 (2)
2
𝑑𝑦
5.3. If 𝑦 = (𝑥 6 − 1)2 , prove that = 12𝑥 5 √𝑦, if 𝑥 > 1 (3)
𝑑𝑥
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Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 5 26 May 2025
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QUESTION 6
Sketched below is the graph of g(x) = −2x 3 − 3x 2 + 12x + 20 = −(2x − 5)(x + 2)2 .
A and T are the turning points of 𝑔. A and B are the 𝑥 −intercepts of 𝑔.
𝑃 (−3; 11) is a point on the graph.
6.1 Determine the length of AB. (2)
6.2 Determine the 𝑥 −coordinate of T. (4)
6.3 Determine the equation of the tangent to 𝑔 at 𝑃(−3; 11) in the form of 𝑦 = ______ (5)
6.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑘 for which −2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 20 = 𝑘 has three distinct roots.
(3)
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QUESTION 7
Given 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 is the equation of the circle, centre N. M(p;7) is a point
outside the circle and the length of the tangent to the point T on the circle is 2√13 units.
7.1.1 Determine the coordinates of the centre and the length of the radius, TN of the circle. (4)
7.1.2 Calculate the value(s) of p. (6)
Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 6 26 May 2025
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7.2. A (2;5) and B (4; -1) are the two points on a circle. C(a;b) is the centre of the circle. The
1
centre of the circle lies on the 2𝑥– 𝑦 + 1 = 0. AB is a chord of the circle with. 𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐵
2
7.2.1. Give a reason as to why 𝐶𝐷𝐴𝐵. (1)
7.2.2. Determine the equation of the tangent to the circle at B. (5)
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TOTAL MARKS: 90
Mathematics Gr 12 Assignment 7 26 May 2025
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Name and Surname: __________________________________________ Class: _____
QUESTION 2.2.
DIAGRAM SHEET 1
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