Western Cape Education Department

Examination Preparation
Learning Resource 2016

GEOMETRY MEMORANDUM
Grade 12 Geometry Questions on
Grade 11 Theorems

MATHEMATICS

Razzia Ebrahim
Senior Curriculum Planner for Mathematics
E-mail: Razzia.Ebrahim@wced.info
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grade-12?Itemid=-1
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 Index Page
1. 2016 Feb-March Paper 2 3–4

2. 2015 November Paper 2 5–8

3. 2015 June Paper 2 9 – 12

4. 2015 Feb-March Paper 2 13 – 16

5. 2014 November Paper 2 21

6. 2014 Exemplar Paper 2 22 – 23

7. 2013 November Paper 3 26 – 29

8. 2012 November Paper 3 30 – 35

9. 2011 November Paper 3 36 – 38

10. 2010 November Paper 3 35 – 38

11. 2009 November Paper 3 39 – 41

12. 2008 November Paper 3 43 – 45

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QUESTION/VRAAG 8

8.1

K
1 2
84°

2 3
N 1 1 L T

40°
1 2
M

8.1.1 K̂ 2 = M̂ 2 = 40° [tan chord theorem/raakl-kdst] S R

(2)
8.1.2 N̂ 1 = K̂ 1 [∠s in the same seg/∠e in dies segm] S  R
K̂ 1 = 84° – 40° = 44°
∴ N̂ 1 = 44° S
(3)
8.1.3 T̂ = N̂ 1 = 44° [alt/verw ∠s/e; KT | | NM] S  R
(2)
8.1.4 L̂ 2 = K̂ 2 + T̂ [ext ∠ of ∆/buite ∠ v ∆] R
= 40° + 44°
= 84° S
(2)
8.1.5 In ∆KLM:
44° + 84° + 40° + L̂1 = 180° [∠s sum in ∆/∠e som in ∆]
∴ L̂1 = 12° S
(1)

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8.2

B
E
108°
A 2x + 40°
C

8.2 Ĉ = 108° [opp∠s of ||m/tos ∠e v ||m] S R

2x + 40° + 108° = 180° [opp∠s of cyc quad/tos∠e v kdvh] S R
2x = 32°
x = 16° answ/antw
(5)
OR/OF

Ĉ = 180° – (2x + 40°) [opp∠s of cyc quad/tos∠e v kdvh] S R

180° – (2x + 40°) = 108° [opp∠s of ||m/tos ∠e v ||m] S R
2x = 32°
x = 16° answ/antw
(5)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 8

O D
1

B C

8.1.1 twice/twee keer of dubbel R

(1)
8.1.2 Ô1 = 2Â [∠ at centre = 2×∠ at circ/midpts∠ =2×omtreks∠] S
Ô 2 = 2Ĉ [∠ at centre = 2×∠ at circ/midpts∠ =2×omtreks∠]
Ô1 + Ô 2 = 360° [∠s in a rev/∠e in omw of om 'n pt]  S
2Â + 2Ĉ = 360°  S
∴ Â + Ĉ = 180° (3)

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8.2

1 C
2
A
F
2
1
D

Ĉ 2 = Â [ext ∠ of cyclic quad/buite∠ v kdvh] SR

SR
Ê = 180° − Ĉ 2 [opp ∠s of cyclic quad/tos∠e v kdvh]
∴ Ê = 180° − Â
∴ EF | | AB [co-interior ∠s 180°/ko-binne∠e 180°] R
(5)
OR/OF
D̂1 = B̂ [ext ∠ of cyclic quad/buite∠ v kdvh] SR
SR
F̂ = 180° − D̂1 [opp ∠s of cyclic quad/tos∠e v kdvh]
∴ F̂ = 180° − B̂
∴ EF | | AB [co-interior ∠s 180°/ko-binne∠e 180°] R
(5)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 9

T B
1 2 2
1

H
3 K
2
1

x
2
3
1 •S
A

9.1 K̂ 3 = Ĉ [corresp ∠s/ooreenk ∠e ; CA| |KT] S R

Ĉ = x [tan-chord th/raakl-koordst] S R
K̂ 3 = x (4)

9.2 K̂ 3 = x = Â 3 [proved/bewys in 9.1] S

∴ AKBT is cyc quad [line (BT) subtends equal ∠s/ R
lyn (BT) onderspan gelyke ∠e] (2)
9.3 B̂ 2 = Ĉ = x [tan-chord th/raakl-koordst] S R
B̂ 2 = K̂ 2 = x [∠s in the same segm/∠e in dies segm] SR
∴ K̂ 3 = K̂ 2 = x
∴ TK bisects/halveer AK̂B (4)
OR/OF
B̂ 2 = Â 3 = x [tans for same pt; ∠s opp equal sides/ S R
rkle v dies pt; ∠e to gelyke sye]
B̂ 2 = K̂ 2 = x [∠s in the same seg/∠e in dies segm] SR
∴ K̂ 3 = K̂ 2 = x
∴ TK bisects/halveer AK̂B (4)

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OR/OF

TA = TB [tans for same pt/rkle v dies pt]

KATB is cyc quad S R
∴ K̂ 3 = K̂ 2 = x [equal chords subtend equal angles/
SR
gelyke koorde onderspan gelyke hoeke]
∴ TK bisects/halveer AK̂B
(4)
9.4 Â 3 = K̂ 2 = x [proven/bewys] S
R
∴ TA tangent [converse tan chord theorem/
(2)
omgekeerde raakl-kdst]
9.5 The circle passing through points A, K and B contains the point S
on the circumference (A, S, K and B concyclic)./Die sirkel deur  S
punt A, K en B bevat die punt S op die omtrek (A, S, K en B
konsiklies).
The circle passing through A, K and B contains the point T on the  S
circumference (proven in 9.2)./Die sirkel deur punt A, K en B
bevat die punt T op die omtrek (bewys in 9.2).
∴ points A, S, B and T are also concyclic/punte A, S, B en T is
konsiklies (2)

OR/OF
BŜA = BK̂A = 2x [A,S,K & B concyclic/konsiklies]  S (both/beide
AT̂B = 180° − 2 x [A,T,B & K concyclic/konsiklies] statements/
∴ points A, S, B and T are also concyclic/punte A, S, B en T is bewerings)
ook konsiklies [opp ∠s of quad = 180°/tos ∠e van R
vierhoek=180°] (2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 8

A
1 2

1 T 65° 2 P
C 25° 3 2 1

1
2
B

8.1.1 P̂2 = 65° (∠s opp equal sides/∠e teenoor gelyke sye) S  R
(2)
8.1.2 D̂ = 40° (ext∠ of ∆CDP/buite∠ v ∆CDP )  S R
OR/OF
(∠s on a str line; sum of ∠s in ∆/
∠e op regt lyn; som v ∠e in ∆) (2)
8.1.3 Â 1 = 40° (ext∠ of ∆CAT/buite∠ v ∆ CAT ) S  R
OR/OF
(∠s on a str line; sum of ∠s in ∆/ (2)
∠e op regt lyn; som v ∠e in ∆)
8.2 Â 1 = D̂ = 40° S
∴CA is a tangent to the circle (∠ between line and chord)/ R
CA is 'n raaklyn aan die sirkel (∠ tussen lyn en koord) (2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 9

D E A
2 2 1
1

1
O
2 3
1
B

x
C

9.1.1 ext∠ of cyclic quad/buite ∠ van koordevh R

(1)
9.1.2 ∠ at centre = 2 ×∠ at circumference / midpts∠ = 2 × omtreks∠ R
(1)

9.2.1 CD̂A = E1 = x (corresp∠s/ooreenk ∠e; EB || DC)  S R
∴ CD̂A = Ĉ = x
∴ AC = AD (sides opp equal ∠s/sye teenoor gelyke ∠e)  S (justification)
(4)
9.2.2 Â = 180° − 2 x (sum of ∠s in ∆/som van ∠e in ∆) S
Ô1 = 2 x OR Â + Ô1 = 180° − 2 x + 2 x = 180°  linking the 2 ∠s
∴ ABOD is a cyclic quad/koordevh (opp∠s quad supp/ R
teenoorst ∠e van vh suppl) (3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 11

11.1 Draw diameter AD and join DC.  construction/

Trek middellyn AD en verbind DC. konstruksie
D
C

A
P
Proof/Bewys:
BÂP + BÂD = 90° (tangent/raaklyn ⊥ radius)  S R
DĈB + AĈB = 90° (∠ in semi circle/halfsirkel)  S R
but
BÂD = DĈB (∠s in same segment/∠e in dies segm)  S/R
∴ BÂP = AĈB (6)

OR/OF
 construction/
Draw diameter AD and join DB. konstruksie
Trek middellyn AD en verbind DB.

D
C

A
P

Proof/Bewys:
 S R
PÂB + BÂD = 90° (tangent/raaklyn ⊥ radius)
 S R
DB̂A = 90° (∠ in semi circle/halfsirkel)
BÂD + AD̂B = 90° (sum of ∠s in ∆/som van ∠e in ∆)
AD̂B = AĈB (∠s in same segment/∠e in dies segm)  S/R
∴ BÂP = AĈB
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OR/OF
Draw radii OA and OB.  construction/
Trek radii OA en OB. konstruksie

A
P

Proof/Bewys:
OÂB + BÂP = 90° (tangent/raaklyn ⊥ radius)
∴ BÂP = 90° − OÂB  S R
OÂB = OB̂A (∠s opp equal sides/∠e to gelyke sye)  S
AÔB = 180° − 2OÂB (sum of ∠s in ∆/som van ∠e in ∆)  S/R
∴ AĈB = 90° − OÂB (∠ at centre = 2 ×∠ at circumference/  S
midpts∠ = 2 × omtreks∠)
∴ BÂP = AĈB
(6)

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QUESTION/VRAAG 7

B
O•

7.1 MB = 10 cm  answer/antw
(1)
7.2 line from centre to midpoint of chord is perpendicular to chord/lyn  answer/antw
vanaf midpt na midpt van koord is loodreg op koord (1)

OR/OF
line from centre bisects chord/lyn vanaf midpt halveer koord  answer/antw
(1)
7.3 MP 5 x + OP 5
=  =
OM 2 x 2
x + OP 5
= 3x
x 2  OP =
2
2 x + 2OP = 5 x
(2)
3x
OP =
2
OP 3
OR/OF  =
OM 2
3x
OP 3  OP =
= 2
OM 2 (2)
3x
OP =
2

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7.4 OM² + MB² = OB²

 3x 
2  subst into/subst
x + 10 =  
2 2
Pythagoras
 2
4 x + 400 = 9 x 2
2
 4 x 2 + 400 = 9 x 2
5 x 2 = 400
x 2 = 80
x = 8,94 or 4 5 or 80  answer/antw
(3)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 8

1 E
2 3
1 O
2
B 1
3
110°

2
1 3

C
8.1.1 1
D̂ = Ô1 = 55° (∠ at centre=2×∠at circ/∠ by midpt=2×∠by omt) S R
2 (2)
8.1.2 1
 = Ô1 = 55° (∠ at centre=2×∠at circ/∠ by midpt=2×∠by omt) S R
2
(2)
OR/OF

 = D̂ = 55° (∠s in same segment/∠e in dieselfde segment) S R

(2)
8.1.3 B̂1 = D̂ = 55° (alternate ∠s/verwiss∠e; AB | | DC) S R
Ê 2 = B̂1 + Â (ext∠ of∆ = sum of opp∠s/buite∠ v∆=som v tos∠e) R
= 55° + 55°
Ê 2 = 110°  answer/antw
(4)
8.2 Ê 2 = Ô1 = 110° (proven in/bewys in 8.1.3) S
BEOC is a cyclic quadrilateral (equal ∠s subtended by line/ R
gelyke ∠e onderspan deur lyn) (2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 9

9.1 the interior opposite angle/die teenoorstaande binnehoek.  answer/antw

(1)

9.2

C
S

1
2 V
O

2 x
1
P T R

Construction: Draw diameter CT and join CV.

Konstruksie: Trek middellyn CT en verbind CV.

V̂1 + V̂2 = 90° ∠ in semi-circle/∠ in halfsirkel SR

Tangent ⊥ diameter/radius/raaklyn ⊥
T̂2 = 90° − x R
middellyn/radius
Sum of the angles of triangle/Som van die
∴ Ĉ = x S
hoeke van 'n driehoek

∴ Ŝ = x ∠'s same segment/∠e in dieselfde segment R

∴ VT̂R = Ŝ
(5)

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QUESTION/VRAAG 8

8.1

48°

1 x
C 2 y
1
2
B

8.1.1 x = 96° (∠ at centre = 2∠ at circumference/  SR

∠ by midpt = 2∠ by omtrek) (2)
8.1.2 Ĉ 2 + B̂ 2 = 180° − 96° = 84° (sum of ∠s in ∆/ som v∠e in ∆ ) S
y = B̂ 2 = 42° (∠s opp = sides/∠e teenoor = sye) S
(2)

8.2

B O

1 30°
C F D

8.2.1 F̂1 = 90° (line from centre to midpt chord/  SR

lyn vanaf midpt na midpt kd) (2)
8.2.2 AB̂C = 150° (opposite ∠s of cyclic quad/  SR
tos ∠e v koordevh ) (2)

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8.3

A
x
E

13

x+7

8.3.1 (a) tangent ⊥ radius/diameter / raaklyn ⊥ radius/middellyn R

(1)
8.3.1 (b) tangents from common pt OR tangents from same pt / R
raaklyne v gemeensk pt OF raaklyne vanaf dies pt (1)
8.3.2 AB² + BC² = AC²  AB² + BC² = AC²
x + ( x + 7) 2 = 13 2
2
(Theorem of/Stelling vanPythagoras) 
x + x + 14 x + 49 = 169
2 2
x 2 + ( x + 7) 2 = 13 2
2 x 2 + 14 x − 120 = 0  standard form
x 2 + 7 x − 60 = 0
( x − 5)( x + 12) = 0
x = 5 ( x ≠ −12 )
 answer
(4)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 10
P
1 2

S 1
2
1
2 T
3 4
X 1
W 2
1
x 2 Q
y 3
4
3
2
R 1

Y
10.1.1 Tangent chord theorem/Raaklyn-koordstelling R
(1)
10.1.2 Tangent chord theorem/Raaklyn-koordstelling R
(1)
10.1.3 Corresponding angles equal/Ooreenkomstige ∠e gelyk R
(1)
10.1.4 ∠s subtended by chord PQ OR ∠s in same segment R
∠e onderspan deur dieselfde koord OF ∠e in dieselfde segment (1)
10.1.5 alternate ∠s/verwisselende ∠e ; WT | | SP R
(1)

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VRAAG 8

8.1 die hoek onderspan in die teenoorstaande sirkelsegment korrekte stelling

(1)
8.2.1 B̂ = Ê = 68° (rkl-koordst)  Ê 1 = 68°
1 1
 rede
(2)
8.2.2 Ê = B̂ = 68° (verwiss∠e; AE | | BC)  B̂ 3 = 68° (S/R)
1 3
(1)
8.2.3 D̂1 = B̂3 = 68° (buite∠ v koordevh)  D̂1 = 68°
 rede
(2)
8.2.4 Ê = 20° + 68° (buite∠ v ∆)
2
= 88°  Ê = 88° (S/R)
2
(1)
8.2.5 Ĉ = 180° – 88° (tos ∠e v koordevh)  Ĉ = 92°
= 92°  rede
(2)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 10 B
F 1
3
2

G
•O
C
4 56°
5
3
E 2
1
32°
D

H
10.1 Ê 2 = 90° – 56° (∠s in a semi circle)  Ê 2 = 34°
Ê 2 = 34° (∠e in ‘n halwe sirkel)  ∠s in a semi circle
(2)
10.2 CÊH = Ê1 + Ê 2 = 66°  CÊH = 66°
∴ EB̂C = B̂2 + B̂3 = 66° (tan ch th)  EB̂C = 66°
(raaklyn koord) tan ch th
OR (3)

B̂ 2 = 32° (tan ch th)  tan ch th

(raaklyn koord)
B̂ 3 = 34° (∠s in the same segment)  B̂ 3 = 34°
(∠e in selfde seg)
EB̂C = 66°  answer
(3)

10.3 Ê1 + Ê 2 + Ê 3 = 122°

 F̂ = 122°
F̂ = 122° (tan ch th) / (raaklyn koord)
 reason
OR

Ĉ = 58° (sum of int ∠s of ∆) / (som van binne∠e ∆)  Ĉ = 58°

F̂ = 122° (opp ∠s cyclic quad) / (oorst ∠ koordevierhoek)  ∠ sum ∆
 F̂ = 122°
 opp ∠s cyclic quad
OR
 D̂ = 58°
D̂ = 58° (sum of int ∠s of ∆) / (som van binne∠e ∆)
 ∠ sum ∆
 F̂ = 122°
F̂ = 122° (opp ∠s cyclic quad) / (oorst ∠ koordevierhoek)
 opp ∠s cyclic quad
(4)
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QUESTION/VRAAG 11

A B C

Construct radii OA and OC.  construction

In ∆OAB and ∆OCB
i. OB is common  OB common
ii. OA = OC (radii)  radii
iii. OB̂A = OB̂C = 90° (given)  OB̂A = OB̂C = 90°
∆OAB ≡ ∆OCB (90°HS)  90°HS
AB = BC (≡ ∆s)

OR
Construct radii OA and OC.  construction
In ∆OAB and ∆OCB
i. OB is common OR OA = OC (radii)  OB common /
ii. Â = Ĉ (∠s opp = radii) OA = OC
 ∠s opp = radii
iii. OB̂A = OB̂C = 90° (given)
∆OAB ≡ ∆OCB (SAA)  OB̂A = OB̂C = 90°
 SAA
AB = BC (≡ ∆s)

OR
 construction
Construct radii OA and OC.
OB̂A = OB̂C = 90° (given)
OA2 = OB2 + AB2 (Pythagoras)  OA2 = OB2 + AB2
OC2 = OB2 + BC2 (Pythagoras)  OC2 = OB2 + BC2
OC = OA (radii)  OA = OC / radii
OB is common
AB2 = BC2  AB2 = BC2
AB = BC
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QUESTION 8

8.1 ... equal to the angle subtended by the chord in the alternate  answer
segment. (1)
8.2 R
Q 1
1 76°
41° 2
3
29°
29°
M 117°
117°
63°
75°
34° 105°
c 34°
41° 1 d
b 76° U
P a T
29°

 a = 29°
 tan ch. thm
W  QP̂R = 34°
∠s in same seg
a = 29° (tan ch.thm)
 c = 41°
 b = 76°
QP̂R = 34° (∠s in same seg)
 Q̂1 = 76°
 d = 105°
c = 41°
ext∠ cyclic quad
b = 76° (adj∠s on str. line)
(9)
Q̂1 = 76° (∠s in same seg)
d = 105° (ext∠ cyclic quad)  a = 29°
 tan ch. thm
OR  T̂1 = c
a = 29° (tan ch. thm)  tan ch. thm
 c + 34° = 75°
T̂1 = c (tan ch. thm)  tan ch. thm
c + 34° = 75° (tan ch. thm)  c = 41°
c = 41°  b = 76°
 d = 105°
b = 76° (adj∠s on str. line) (9)

d = 105° (adj∠s on str. line)

OR
An alternative solution for calculating d:
Q̂1 = RP̂T = 76° (∠s in same seg) [10]

d + RT̂Q = PQ̂T + QP̂R + RP̂T (ext∠∆)

d + 34° = 29° + 34° + 76°
d = 105°

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QUESTION 10

D
6,5x

O 2,5x

4x
M
C

10.1 DC = 13x  CD = 13 x
(1)
10.2 13 13
OD = x  OD = x
2 2
5
OM = x  answer
2
(2)
10.3 BO = OD (radii)
AM = MB = 12 units (line from circ cent ⊥ch) MB = 12
2 2
13 
 12 2 +  x  =  x 
2 2
 5   13  5
12 +  x  =  x 
2
(Pythagoras)
2   2  2   2 
or 12 + 6,25 x 2 = 42,25 x 2
2

25 x 2 169 x 2 25 2 169 2
144 + = or 12 2 + x = x
4 4 4 4
144 x 2
144 =
4
x =4
2

x = ±2
x=2 ( x > 0)  answer

The radius =
13
(2)
2

= 13 units.  answer
(4)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 Draw diameter AM and join M to B. M 9 construction

 1 +  2 = 90° (rad ⊥ tangent) C 9 S/R
B̂1 + B̂ 2 = 90° (∠s in a semi circle) 9 B̂1 + B̂ 2 = 90°
2 9 ∠s in a semi
B̂ 2 = Â 2 (∠s in same seg) 1 B
circle
B̂1 = Â 1 O
9 S/R
(5)
2
P 1
OR
A Q

Draw radii OC and OA

Let  2 = x
C
Ĉ1 = x (∠ opp = radii)
1
Â1 = 90° − x (rad ⊥ tan)
AÔC = 180° − 2 x (∠ sum Δ)
B 9 construction
O
AB̂C = 90° − x (∠ circ cent = 2 ∠ circumference)
9 Â1 = 90° − x
AB̂C = Â1 (= 90° − x )
9 rad ⊥ tan
P 1
A Q
9 S/R
NOTE: 9 S/R
If there is no construction: 0 / 5 marks
(5)
If candidate changes lettering and states
“Similarly”: full marks

OR
Draw QA extend to P. Draw tangent CP at C.
9 construction
PC = PA (tan from comm pt) C 9 S/R
Ĉ 2 = Â1 (∠s opp = sides) 2 1
CÔA = 2AB̂C 9 S/R
B
(∠ circ cent = 2∠ circumf) O
 1 +  2 = 90° (tan ⊥ radius)
9 Â 1 + Â 2 = 90°
CÔA = 180° − (90° − Â1 + 90° − Ĉ 2 ) 2
9 tan ⊥ radius
= Â1 + Ĉ 2
P 1
A Q
= Â1 + Â1
(5)
= 2Â1
1
Â1 = CÔA
2
= CB̂A

OR

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Draw diameter AM and Join M and C M 9 construction
MĈA = 90° (∠s in semi circle) C
9 S/R
2
AM̂C + Â 2 = 90° (∠ sum Δ) 1 9 S/R
 1 +  2 = 90° (rad ⊥ tangent) B
AM̂C = Â1 O

AM̂C = B̂ (∠s in same seg) 9 Â 1 + Â 2 = 90°

Â1 = B̂ 2 9 tan ⊥ radius
P 1
A Q

(5)

W V R
40° 1 2 1
50° 2
2 40°
P
1
40°

2
3
T 1 O

50°

2 1

8.2.1 WR̂S = 90° (tan ⊥ radius) S 9 statement

(1)
8.2.2 RŜT = 50° (tan ch th) 9 S/R
Ŵ = 40° (∠ sum Δ) 9 Ŵ = 40°
(2)
OR
T̂1 = 90° (∠s in semi circle)
9 Ŵ + R̂ 1 = T̂1
Ŵ + R̂ 1 = T̂1 (ext ∠ Δ)
9 Ŵ = 40°
Ŵ = 40° (2)
8.2.3 R̂ 2 = 40° (tan ⊥ radius) 9 R̂ 2 = 40°
P̂1 = 40° (∠s in same seg) 9 P̂1 = 40°
9 ∠s in same seg
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8.2.4 P̂1 = Ŵ (= 40°) 9 P̂1 = Ŵ
WVPT is a cyclic quadrilateral (ext ∠ = int opp) 9 WVPT is a cyclic quadrilateral
V̂1 = PT̂S (ext ∠ cyclic quad) 9 ext ∠ = in opp
9 ext ∠ cyclic quad
(4)
OR
9 ∠s in semi circle
T̂1 = 90° (∠s in semi circle)
9 PT̂S = 90° + T̂2
PT̂S = 90° + T̂2
9 T̂2 = Ŝ1
T̂2 = Ŝ1 (∠s in same seg)
9 ∠s in same seg
PT̂S = 90° + Ŝ1 (4)
V̂1 = 90° + Ŝ1 (ext ∠ Δ)
V̂1 = PT̂S

OR
P̂2 = 140° (∠s on str line) 9 Ŵ + P̂2 = 180°
Ŵ + P̂2 = 180° 9 WVPT is a cyclic quadrilateral
WVPT is cyclic quad (opp ∠s suppl) 9 opp ∠ suppl
V̂1 = PT̂S (ext ∠ cyclic quad) 9 ext ∠ cyclic quad
(4)
OR
V̂1 = R̂ 1 + R̂ 2 + Ŝ1 (ext ∠ Δ)
9 V̂1 = 90° + Ŝ1
V̂1 = 90° + Ŝ1
9 PT̂S = 90° + T̂2
PT̂S = 90° + T̂2
9 T̂2 = Ŝ1
But T̂2 = Ŝ1 (∠s in same seg)
9 ∠s in same seg
V̂1 = PT̂S (4)

OR
In ΔPTS and ΔWVS
P̂1 = Ŵ (= 40°) 9 identification of triangles
9 P̂1 = Ŵ
Ŝ 2 is common
9 Ŝ 2 is common
V̂1 = PT̂S (∠ sum Δ)
9 ∠ sum Δ

(4)
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QUESTION 9
9. Ĉ = 90° (∠s in semi circle) 9 Ĉ = 90°
OÊA = 90° (corres ∠s; OD || BC) 9 OÊA = 90°
AE = 8 cm (line from circ cent ⊥ ch bis ch) B 9 line from circ
OE = 6 cm (Pythagoras) cent ⊥ ch bis ch
ED = 10 – 6 O 9 OE = 6 cm
= 4 cm 9 ED = 4 cm
A
OR
Ĉ = 90° (∠s in semi circle) E
C
OÊA = 90° (corres ∠s; OD || BC) 9 Ĉ = 90°
9 OÊA = 90°
D
OE || BC (given)
OA = OB (radii) 9 midpoint
AE = EC = 8cm (midpoint theorem) theorem
OE = 6 cm (Pythagoras) 9 OE = 6 cm
ED = 10 – 6 9 ED = 4 cm
= 4 cm

OR
Ĉ = 90° (∠s in semi circle)
BC2 = (20)2 – (16)2 9 Ĉ = 90°
BC2 = 144 9 BC = 12
BC = 12 9 reason
1 9 OE = 6 cm
OE = BC (midpoint theorem) 9 ED = 4 cm
2
OE = 6 cm
OD = 10cm [5]
ED = 10 – 6
= 4 cm

OR

Ĉ = 90° (∠s in semi circle) 9 Ĉ = 90°

BC = (20) – (16)2
2 2 9 BC = 12
BC2 = 144 9 reason
BC = 12
1
OE = BC (midpoint theorem) 9 OE = 6 cm
2
9 ED = 4 cm
OE = 6 cm
ED = 4cm
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QUESTION 7 A
1 2

1 1 E 2
D 2 2 3
B
1

33°

C
7.1 D̂ 1 = 33° (∠ in same segment) 9 D̂1 = 33°
AÊD = 90° (given) 9 ∠ in same
 1 = 57° (∠ sum Δ) segment
9 Â 1 = 57°
OR (3)
BÊC = 90° (given)
B̂1 = 57° (∠ sum Δ) 9 B̂1 = 57°

 1 = 57° (∠ in same segment) 9  1 = 57°

9 ∠ in same
segment
(3)
OR
DE = EB (line from circ cent ⊥ ch bis ch) 9 DE = EB
AE is common (S/R)
AÊD = Ê1 = 90° (given)
9 ΔAED ≡
ΔAED ≡ ΔAEB (SAS) ΔAEB (SAS)
AB̂C = 90° (∠s in semi-circle)
Â1 = Â 2 = 57° (∠ sum Δ)
9 answer
(3)
7.2 D̂ 2 + D̂ 1 = 57° (OD = OA = radii) 9 D̂ 2 + D̂ 1 = 57°
D̂ 2 = 24° 9 answer
(2)
OR
DÔC = 114° (OD = OA = radii) OR ∠ at the centre theorem
9 DÔC = 114°
Ê 2 = 90°
D̂ 2 = 114° − 90° 9 answer
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7.3 AB̂C = 90° (∠ in semi-circle) 9 AB̂C = 90°

 2 = 57° (∠ sum Δ) 9 ∠ in semi-
circle
= Â1
9 Â 2 = Â1 or
AE bisects DÂB
AE bisects DÂB
(3)

OR
DE = EB (line from circ centre bis ch) 9 DE = EB
AE is common (S/R)
9 ΔAED ≡
Ê 1 = AÊB = 90° (given)
ΔAEB (SAS)
ΔADE ≡ ΔABE (SAS)
9 Â 2 = Â1 or
 2 = Â1
AE bisects DÂB
(3)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 Draw diameter TP. G

9 construction
J
Join P to J.
1
T̂1 + T̂2 = 90° (tan ⊥ diameter) 2
9 T̂1 + T̂2 = 90°
Ĵ 1 + Ĵ 2 = 90° (∠ in semi-circle) 9 tan ⊥ diameter
P
9 S/R
Ĵ 2 = T̂2 (∠ in same seg)
•O 9 S/R
TĴK = T̂1 T 2
1
(5)
K

OR H

G
Draw radii OT and OK J 9 construction
Let T̂2 = x
9 T̂1 = 90° − x
K̂ 1 = x (∠ opp = radii)
9 rad ⊥ tan
T̂1 = 90° − x (rad ⊥ tan)
•O
TÔK = 180° − 2 x (∠ sum Δ) 2
9 S/R
T
TĴK = 90° − x (∠ circ cent) 1 9 S/R
1

TĴK = T̂1 (= 90° − x ) K

(5)
NOTE:
H
If there is no construction: 0 / 5 marks

If candidate changes lettering and states

“Similarly”: max full marks

G J
OR
Draw GT extend to H. Draw 9 construction
tangent KH at K. 9 S/R
TH = KH (tan from comm pt)
•O K̂ 1 = T̂1 (∠s opp = sides) 9 S/R
T 2
TÔK = 2TĴK
1
2 (∠ circ cent = 2∠ circumf)
1 K
T̂1 + T̂2 =90° (tan ⊥ radius) 9 T̂1 + T̂2 =90°
9 tan ⊥ radius
TÔK = 180° − (90° − T̂1 + 90° − K̂1 )
= T̂1 + K̂1
(5)
= T̂1 + T̂1
= 2T̂1
H
1
T̂1 = KÔT
2
= TĴK

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OR
G
Construct OT, OJ and OK J
9 construction
T̂1 = Ĵ1 = x (radii) 1 2
9 S/R
x y
T̂2 = K̂1 = z (radii)
K̂ 2 = Ĵ 2 = y (radii)
•O
2 x + 2 y + 2 z = 180° (∠ sum Δ) 1 x 9S
2 z
x + y + z = 90°
T y
3
z 1
2

x + y = 90° − z K 9
OT̂H = 90° (rad ⊥ tan)) T̂3 + T̂2 = 90°
T̂3 = 90° − z 9 rad ⊥ tan
H
= 90° − (90° − ( x + y ))
= 90° − z
(5)
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8.2
C

2 D
1
4
B 3
1 2
1
2 O
1 3
2
F

x
A

8.2.1 B̂ 4 = x (tan chord theorem) 9 B̂ 4 = x

Note: 9 tan chord theorem
If start with  = x and 9  = B̂4 = x with
 = B̂4 = x (corres ∠; BD || AO) do not use tan ch th:
reason
max 2 marks
B̂ 2 = x (BO = EO = radii) 9 B̂ 2 = x
(4)
8.2.2 DB̂E = 90° (∠ in semi-circle) 9 DB̂E = 90°
CB̂E = 90° + x 9 ∠ in semi-circle
9 CB̂E = 90° + x
(3)
OR
CB̂O = 90° (rad ⊥ tan) 9 CB̂O = 90°
CB̂E = 90° + x 9 rad ⊥ tan
9 CB̂E = 90° + x
OR (3)
Ô1 = 2 x (∠ circ cent)
B̂3 = D̂1 = 90° − x (radii) 9 Ô1 = 2 x
9 ∠ circ cent
CB̂E = x + (90° − x) + x
9 CB̂E = 90° + x
= 90° + x
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• Consistent Accuracy will apply as a general rule.
• If a candidate does a question twice and does not delete either, mark the FIRST attempt.
• If a candidate does a question, crosses it out and does not re-do it, mark the deleted attempt.
QUESTION 8
8.1 Construct OL and extend to J 9 construction
L̂ 2 = LM̂O (MO = OL) 9 S/R
9 S/R
Ô 2 = LM̂O + L̂ 2 (ext ∠ of ΔOML)
Ô 2 = 2L̂ 2
M
Similarly Ô1 = 2L̂1
J 9 Ô 1 = 2L̂ 1
Ô1 + Ô 2 = 2L̂ 1 + 2L̂ 2
2 9
KÔM = 2(L̂ 1 + L̂ 2 ) 1 K
O
Ô1 + Ô 2 = 2L̂ 1 + 2L̂ 2
KÔM = 2KL̂M 9
2 1 KÔM = 2(L̂ 1 + L̂ 2 )
(6)
L

If candidate writes: KÔM = 2KL̂M (∠ circ centre = 2∠ at circumference):

0/6

Note: Construction can be stated or drawn.

OR

Join M to K and O to L
L̂ 2 = M̂1 = x (MO = OL) M

K̂ 2 = M̂ 2 = y (MO = OK) 1
2

K̂ 1 = L̂1 = z (OL = OK) 2

1 K
Ô1 = 180° − 2 y (∠ sum Δ) O 1

2y + 2z + 2x = 180° (∠ sum Δ)
2z + 2x = 180° – 2y 2 1

2(z + x) = 180° – 2y L
2(L̂1 + L̂ 2 ) = KÔM
KÔM = 2KL̂M

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• Consistent Accuracy will apply as a general rule.
• If a candidate does a question twice and does not delete either, mark the FIRST attempt.
• If a candidate does a question, crosses it out and does not re-do it, mark the deleted attempt.
Q

2 1
x

1 90°- x 1 180°- 2x
P O
2 2

2 1

3 R
T

S
8.2.1 R̂ 1 = x (∠’s opp = radii) 9 S/R
9O ˆ = 180° − 2 x
Ô1 = 180° − 2 x (∠ sum in ΔQRT) 1

P̂1 = 90° − x (∠ circle centre = twice ∠ at circumference) 9 S/R Pˆ = 90° − x

1
(3)
8.2.2 PQ = QR (given)
QR̂P = 90° − x (∠ opp = sides in Δ) 9S/R
PQ̂R = 2 x (∠ sum in ΔPQR) 9 Statement
x + Q̂ 2 = 2 x
Q̂ 2 = x ˆ =x
9Q 2

TQ bisects PQˆ R (3)

8.2.3 PQ̂R = 2 x
Ŝ = 180° − 2 x (opp ∠’s of cyclic quad are supplementary) 9S/R
Ô1 = 180° − 2 x
Ô1 = Ŝ 9Statement
STOR is a cyclic quadrilateral … (converse – ext ∠ of cyclic
9Reason
quad = int opp. ∠)
(3)
(ext ∠ quad = int opp ∠)
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• Consistent Accuracy will apply as a general rule.
• If a candidate does a question twice and does not delete either, mark the FIRST attempt.
• If a candidate does a question, crosses it out and does not re-do it, mark the deleted attempt.

QUESTION 9

O B
A

9.1 BĈA = 90° (∠’s in a semi-circle) 9 answer (1)

9.2.1 AC = 10 2 − 8 2 (Pythagoras) 9 diameter = 10
= 36
=6 9 AC

AM = 3 (line from circle centre ⊥ chord bisects chord 9 AM (3)

OR midpoint theorem)
9.2.2 OM = 5 2 − 32 (Pythagoras)
9 OM
=4 (OR midpoint theorem)
Area ΔAOM : Area ΔABC
9 substitution
1 1
= .4.3 : .8.6
2 2
= 6 : 24 9 answer
=1:4 (3)
[7]
OR

Area ΔAOM : Area ΔABC

1 1
= .AM.OM.sin OÂM : .AC.AB.sin BÂC
2 2
1 1
= .4.3 : .8.6
2 2
= 6 : 24

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QUESTION 7

7.1.1 equal to twice the angle subtended by the same chord at the circle. answer (1)

7.1.2 equal to the angle subtended by the same chord in the alternate answer (1)
segment.

answer (1)
7.1.3 supplementary.

A
B
3
2 1

O
1

4 3
2 40°
5 1
R D S

∧ ∧
7.2.1 D1 = B1 = 40° …(angle between tangent and chord) statement & reason
∧ ∧ statement
∴ D 2 = B1 = 40° …(CD = CB) (2)

∧ ∧
7.2.2 ∴ C = 180° – ( 40° + 40°) statement C = 100 °
= 100°….( angle sum of triangle) (1)
∧
7.2.3 A = 180° – 100° statement  = 80°
= 80° ……… (Opposite angles of a cyclic quad are supp.) (1)

∧ ∧ ∧
7.2.4 O1 = 2 A = 160 ° …. ( angle at the centre is twice…) statement O1 = 160°
reason (2)

ALTERNATIVE
∧ ∧
From 7.2.1 D 2 = B1 = 40°
Now D̂3 = 90° − (40° + 40°) = 10° … (tan ⊥ radius) D̂3 = 10°
∴ Ô1 = 180° − (10° + 10°) = 160° …(sum of angles in triangles) Ô1 = 160°
(2)
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QUESTION 8

R P
2
1

1 A
2
2
1 3 B
T Q ∧ ∧
R1 = R 2
∧ ∧ ∧ reason
8.1 Q3 = R 1 = R 2 = x …( ext angle of cyclic quad…) and ∧ ∧

∧
R 2 = Q2 = x
( RA bisects R ) If no valid conclusion
∧ ∧ 2/3
R 2 = Q2 = x … ( angles in the same segment)
∧ ∧
Now Q 2 = Q 3 (3)

OR
Q̂ 2 + Q̂ 3 = R̂ 1 + R̂ 2 (ext angle of cyclic quad.)
Follow
but Q̂ 2 = R̂ 2 = R̂ 1 (angles in same segment, RA bisect...) candidates’
∴ Q̂ 3 = Q̂ 2 argument.
OR To get full marks
Q̂ 2 + Q̂ 2 = R̂ 1 + R̂ 2 (ext angle cyclic quad.) candidate must
reach a valid
but Q̂ 2 = R̂ 2 (angles in same segment) conclusion
⇒ Q̂ 3 = R̂ 1
but R̂ 1 = R̂ 2 = Q̂1 (given)
⇒ Q̂ 3 = Q̂ 2
∴ AQ bisects PQ̂B

∧ ∧
8.2 Q3 = B = x … (angles opp equal sides, AQ = AB) ∧ ∧
∧ ∧ Q3 = B = x
R 1 = B = x … (from 8.1) ∧ ∧

∴ TR = TB …….( sides opp equal angles) R1 = B = x

(2)

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∧ ∧
8.3 P = A1 (∠ in same segment) ∧ ∧
∧ ∧ ∧ P = A1 = 2 x
A 1 = Q 3 + B (ext ∠ of ∆ABC = sum into opp ∠’s) ∧ ∧ ∧
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ A1 = Q3 + B = 2 x
Q 3 + B = 2Q̂ 3 ( Q 3 = B ∠’s opp equal sides)
∧
2Q 3 = 2R̂ 1 (from 8.1) ∧
2R̂ 1 = PR̂T (given) 2Q 3 = 2R̂ 1

OR

TR̂P = 2 x ……..(from above) ∧ ∧

∧ ∧ ∧
R1 + R 2 = 2x
A1 = Q3 + B = 2 x ……( exterior angle of triangle) ∧ ∧ ∧
∧ ∧ A1 = Q3 + B = 2 x
And P = A1 = 2 x ….( angles in the same segment) ∧ ∧
= TR̂P P = A1 = 2 x

(3)
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