MATHEMATICS N3

TEST 2 PREPARATIONS
2. QUESTION 2: GEOMETRY OF CO-ORDINATES
2.1 7
In the diagram below, A(4;2), C(-2;-3) and B are vertices of ΔABC. T(2; − ) is the midpoint of CB. The
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equation of line AC is 5𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 8. The angle of inclination of AB is 𝛼. ΔCDT is drawn such that CD // AB.
The lines AC and DT intersect at S, the 𝑦-intercept of AC. P, F and R are the 𝑥-intercpts of DC, AC and AB
respectively.

Determine :
2.1.1 The gradient of line CF (1)
2.1.2 The co-ordinates of B (3)
2.1.3 The co-ordinates of S (2)
2.1.4 The equation of line CD. Leave the answer in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (5)
2.1.5 The size of 𝛼. (2)
2.1.6 The size of angle CÂB. (4)
2.1.7 Whether lines AC and ST are perpendicular to each other. (3)
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2.2 The quadrilateral ABCD is shown in FIGURE 1. The vertices of quadrilateral ABCD
are as follows: A (-10;13), B (-16; -1), C (-8; -12) and D (2;8).

FIGURE 1
Determine:

2.2.1 The gradient line CD (2)

2.2.2 The size of 𝛽, the angle of inclination between line CD and the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 (2)
2.2.3 The length of the diagonal line of quadrilateral ABCD joining points B and D. Leave
the answer in the simplest surd form (3)
2.2.4 The equation of the line passing through point D that is perpendicular to BD. Leave
the answer in the gradient-intercept form. (5)
2.2.5 The equation of the line passing through point C that is parallel to BD. Leave the
answer in the gradient-intercept form. (3)
2.2.6 The coordinates of the point of intersection of the following two given lines:

A line passing through point D that is parallel to the 𝑥-axis AND the line 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 2 (3)
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2.3 FIGURE 2 shows A(6;-2), B(2;6) and C(-2;2), the vertices of ΔABC. P(𝑥; 𝑦) is the midpoint of line
segment AB.

FUGURE 2
Determine the following:
2.3.1 The gradient of line AB (2)
2.3.2 The size of 𝜃, the angle of inclination between line AB and the 𝑥-axis (3)
2.3.3 The co-ordinates of P, the midpoint of line AB (2)
2.3.4 The distance between A and C in the simplest form (2)
2.3.5 The equation of the line passing through point A that is parallel to the 𝑥-axis (2)
2.3.6 The equation of the line passing through point B that is parallel to the 𝑦-axis (1)
2.3.7 Determine the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the two lines: (1)
𝑥 = −4 and 𝑦 = 7
2.3.8 The equation of the line passing through the origin and B (2)
2.3.9 The equation of the line passing through point B that is perpendicular to BC. Leave the (4)
answer in the gradient-intercept form
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2.4 Calculate the value of p and q if M is the midpoint of line segment AB in FIGURE 3 below.

FIGURE 3

2.5 The vertices of a triangle are given as O(0; 0) , B( 2; 2) and C( x;  2) .

2.5.1 ˆ  90o
Prove that the value of x  2 if BOC (3)

2.5.2 Determine the perimeter of the triangle. (4)

2.5.3 Determine the equation of a line passing through point B(-8;-1) that is perpendicular to line AB. (4)
Leave the answer in the gradient-intercept form

2.6 Proof that the straight line 3 y  x  10  0 is a tangent to the circle x 2  y 2  10 . Find also the point of
contact.

mc  r 2  m2 r 2  c 2
Hint: the general equation x1 x  y1 y  r and x 
2
may be used.
m2  1 (5)

2.7 Determine the equation of the line through the point P (2; 3) and parallel to the
y-axis. (1)

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2.8 ˆ
Consider FIGURE 4. A( 1; 2) , B and C(1; 1) are three points on the cartesian plane with BAC=78,69o

and B a point in the third quadrant. Determine the equation of AB.

FIGURE 4 (6)

2.9 Consider FIGURE 5 below. The lines BA and CA with equations y  x  2 and y  3 x  3 respectively,
intersect at A.

FIGURE 5
Determine the following:
2.9.1 ˆ where B and C are the intercepts on the x-axis as shown.
The size of BAC (5)

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 2.9.2 The coordinates of point A (4)
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2.10 Given: A(-4;2), B(2;6) and C(6;-2)

Determine the following:

2.10.1 The length of line AC in simplest surd form (2)

2.10.2 The equation of the straight line BC. Write the answer in gradient-intercept form. (3)

2.10.3 Calculate the size of the obtuse angle between BC and the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠. Express the measure of the (2)
final answer in terms of degrees.

2.10.4 The coordinates of P, the midpoint of line AB (2)

2.10.5 The equation of the line parallel to BC, passing through the (-1;3) (2)
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2.11 Consider FIGURE 6 below. ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB  BC and vertices A(2;1), B(4;5) and C(0;k).

FIGURE 6
Determine:
2.11.1 The length of AB (2)

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 2.11.2 The value(s) of k. (4)
2.11.3 Show that AB is perpendicular to BC if 𝑘 = 7 (3)
2.11.4 The area of ΔABC when 𝑘 = 7 (3)
2.11.5 P (2; 1) and Q (4;7) are points in the plane with M as the midpoint of PQ. Determine the (4)
equation of the line parallel to the y-axis and passing through the point M.
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2.12 Consider figure 7 below. A(a;b), B(-2;-3) and C(9;-2) are the vertices of triangle ABC. AB is parallel to
3 1
DF, while D(𝑥;𝑦), E (2 ; 2) and F(7;1) are the midpoints of BC and AC respectively.

FIGURE 7

Determine the following:

2.12.1 The gradient of line AB (2)
2.12.2 The co-ordinates of point A. (3)
2.12.3 The equation of line segment DF. Leave your answer in the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (3)
2.12.4 The co-ordinates of D, the midpoint of line BC (2)
2.12.5 The length of line segment DF (2)
2.12.6 The equation of a line that passes through pont C, which is perpendicular to line AC in (3)
the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐.
2.12.7 The size of angle of incline θ, which is between line AC and the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠. (3)
ˆ .
2.12.8 The size of BAC (4)
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2.13 Consider the following FIGURE 8. AF is parallel to AC and BD is perpendicular to AC. AE=EB.

Figure 8
2.13.1 The gradient of AC (2)

2.13.2 The equation of AC in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (2)

2.13.3 The length of EC (2)

2.13.4 The equation of EF (3)

2.13.5 The coordinates of B (4)

2.13.6 The equation of BD in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (3)

2.13.7 The coordinates of B (4)

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2.14 FIGURE 9 shows a quadrilateral ABCD with vertices A(-9;3), B(-7;-2), C(7;4) and D(5;9). AD is
parallel to BC. Θ is the angle between line segment BC and the 𝑥-axis.

Determine:
2.14.1 The size of θ is the angle of inclination. (3)
2.14.2 The equation of the line perpendicular to the line AD and passing through the point A(-9;3). Write (4)
the answer in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐
2.14.3 Show that line AC and BD bisect each other (5)
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2.15 Consider FIGURE 10 BELOW. ΔABC has the vertices A(7;5), B(5;-1) and C(9;-1). P is the midpoint of AB. Let
the of inclination of AC be θ and the angle of inclination of line AB be 𝛽.

Determine the following:

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 2.15.1 The coordinates of P the midpoint of AB (2)
2.15.2 The gradient of lines AC and AB (4)
2.15.3 The size of BÂC (3)
2.15.4 The equation of the line that passes through point A which is perpendicular to AC. Leave the (3)
answer in the gradient-intercept form
2.15.5 Show that triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle. (5)
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2.16 In FIGURE 11 below, A(6;9), B(8;-1) and F are three points on a Cartesian plane. D is the midpoint of
AB. BE⊥AF, with E a point on AF. BE intersects DF at point C(4;3).

FIGURE 11
Determine:
2.16.1 The coordinates of D (2)

2.16.2 The equation of line FD (5)

2.16.3 The gradient of line BE (2)

2.16.4 The equation of line AF (3)

2.16.5 The coordinates of F (4)

2.16.6 The size of BÂE (6)

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 QUESTION 3: DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS AND GRAPHS
3.1 3.1.1 Draw the graph of following, showing all intercepts on the axes:
𝑥2 𝑦2 (3)
+ =1
256 121
3.1.2 𝑑𝑦
Determine of the following function by using rules of differentiation. Leave the final
𝑑𝑥
answer with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
1 1
𝑦= − 2 √𝑥 + (6)
𝑥 √𝑥

3.1.3 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥.

3.1.3.1 Determine the coordinates of the turning points of 𝑓(𝑥) (6)
3.1.3.2 Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) and show showing all points of intercepts on the axes and (4)
the turning points. [19]
3.2 3.2.1 FIGURE 12 shows the function 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 4 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 − 𝑥.
A is the turning point of 𝑓 and B and C are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect at D and E.

3.2.1.1 Find the 𝑥-coordinates of B and C by using the technique of completing of the (5)
square.
3.2.1.2 Find the coordinates of A, the turning point of 𝑓. (2)

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 3.2.1.3 Find the coordinates of D and E, the points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. (4)
3.2.2 𝑑𝑦
Determine of the following function by using rules of differentiation. Leave the final
𝑑𝑥
answer with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
3
𝑦= 3 − 3√𝑥 + 2𝜋 (5)
√𝑥
3.2.3 Determine the gradient of the tangent to the curve 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1 at 𝑥 = −1. (3)
3.2.4 16
Draw the graph of 𝑦 = √ 9 − 𝑥 2 , showing the values at the points of intersection with the
(3)
axes.
3.2.5 Draw the graph of 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, showing the coordinates of the turning point and the values at the (2)
points of intersection with the axes. [24]
3.3 3.3.1 On the separate system of axes, sketch the following graphs, indicating the intercepts on the
axes.
3.3.1.1 𝑥 = −√16 − 𝑦 2 (3)

3.3.1.2 𝑥 = 𝑦2 (3)
3.3.2 FIGURE 13 shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9). Find the coordinates of the turning points
A and B.

FIGURE 13

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 3.3.3 𝑑𝑦 1
Determine of 𝑓(𝑥) = −4√𝑥 + 2𝑥 2 by using rules of differentiation. Leave the answer
𝑑𝑥
(5)
with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
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3.4 3.4.1 Draw the graph of 𝑦 2 = (4 − 𝑥)(4 + 𝑥), showing the intercepts on the axes. (4)
3.4.2 𝑑𝑦 3
Determine of the function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 4 − 8√𝑥 + 𝑎𝑥 by using the rules of differentiation. The
𝑑𝑥
final answer must be with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
(5)
3.4.3 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 6𝑥 + 2𝑥 3
Determine:
3.4.3.1 The coordinates of the turning points (6)
3.4.3.2 The roots of the graph 𝑓(𝑥) (2)
3.4.3.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓, showing all intercepts on the axes and the turning points. (3)
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3.5 3.5.1 In FIGURE 14, A(-2;16) is a point on the graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 . The gradient of the
tangent at A is -18.

FIGURE 14

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 3.5.1.1 1 (6)
Prove that 𝑎 = − and 𝑏 = 3
2

3.5.1.2 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of the graph 𝑓(𝑥) at the point B. (5)
3.5.2 𝑑𝑦 −2
Determine of the function 𝑦 = − 2√𝑥 by using the rules of differentiation. The final
𝑑𝑥 𝑥

answer must be with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
(4)
3.5.3 Given the function defined by 𝑦 = 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑥.
3.5.3.1 Use the technique of completion of square to find the roots of the given function. (5)
3.5.3.2 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of the given function. (2)
3.5.3.3 Draw the graph of the given function in your answer book. Show ALL the values at
the points of intersections with the system of axes and the coordinates of the (3)
turning point. [25]
3.6 3.6.1 Sketch the graph of 25𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 100 in the ANSWER BOOK. Indicate clearly any
intercepts with the axes. (3)
3.6.2 𝑑𝑦
Determine of the following function by using rules of differentiation. Leave the final
𝑑𝑥
answer with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
√𝑥 1
𝑦= − 2 (5)
4 4𝑥
3.6.3 FIGURE 15 shows the graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥. A and B(3;0) are turning points.

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 3.6.3.1 Prove that the values of 𝑏 = −6 and 𝑐 = 9 (2)
3.6.3.2 Determine the coordinates of the maximum turning point A (4)
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3.7 3.7.1 In FIGURE 16 A(-6;4), B(2;2), C and D(-5;-2) are the vertices of a parallelogram. Point F is
midpoint of line AD. The angle of inclination of BD is 𝜃. The angle of inclination of AD is 𝛽.

F
𝛽 θ

FIGURE 16
Determine:

3.7.1.1 The gradient of line AB (2)

3.7.1.2 The co-ordinates of F the midpoint of AD (3)
3.7.1.3 The equation of line BC in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (4)
3.7.1.4 The co-ordinates of C (5)
3.7.1.5 The size of 𝜃. (2)
3.7.1.6 The equation of a line passing through point A in the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, which is (4)
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3.8 3.8.1 𝑑𝑦
Determine of the following function by using rules of differentiation. Leave the final
𝑑𝑥
answer with positive exponents and in surd form where applicable.
7
− 5 √𝑥 (6)
𝑦=𝑥
𝑥
3.8.2 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 24𝑥 − 2𝑥 3
3.8.2.1 Determine the coordinates of the turning points of 𝑓(𝑥). (5)
3.8.2.2 Calculate the 𝑥 and 𝑦-intercepts of 𝑓(𝑥). (3)
3.8.2.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) and show the calculated values in questions 3.8.2.1 and (5)
3.8.2.2 on the graph. [19]
3.9 3.9.1 In the diagram below point A(4;-3) lie on a circle with O at the origin. A tangent is passing
through point A.

Determine:
3.9.1.1 The equation of the circle. (2)
3.9.1.2 The equation of the tangent CB. Leave answer in standard form. (3)
3.9.1.3 The size of angle θ (2)
3.9.1.4 The coordinates of points C and B (2)

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 3.9.2 In the diagram below, O is the centre. P(𝑥;𝑦) and Q(12;5) are two points on the circle. POQ is
a straight line. The point R(𝑡; −1) lies on the tangent to the circle at Q.

3.9.2.1 Determine the equation of the circle. (3)

3.9.2.2 Determine the equation of the straight line through P and Q (2)
3.9.2.3 Determine 𝑥 and 𝑦, the coordinates of P (2)
3.9.2.4 Determine the equation of the tangent QR in the form of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 (3)
3.9.2.5 Calculate the value of 𝑡. (2)
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3.10 3.10.1 Given: function 𝑓 defined by 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1 and function 𝑔 defined by 𝑥 = 2𝑦 2 .
3.10.1.1 Determine algebraically the coordinates of the points of intersection of functions
𝑓 and 𝑔. (4)
3.10.1.2 Draw the graphs of the given functions to show the solution obtained in
QUESTION 3.10.1.1 as well as the applicable turning point and intercepts with (7)
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 TRIGONOMETRY
4.1 4.1.1 Use trigonometric identities to prove that:
1 2 1 + sin 𝑥
(tan 𝑥 + ) =
cos 𝑥 1 − sin 𝑥 (5)

4.1.2 Calculate the value(s) of 𝛽 that will satisfy the following equation for 0° ≤ 𝛽 ≤ 360° if
(5)
5cos𝛽 = 2 sin 𝛽

4.1.3 FIGURE 17 is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 sin 𝑏𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 + 𝑐.

FIGURE 17

Determine the values of a, b and c for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 270°

(3)

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 4.1.4 Consider FIGURE 18. A man was walking towards a nearby building when he decided to stop
at point B. The angle of elevation from point B to the top of a building at point A was 54°.
From point B he walked further for 1,8 m towards the building to point C and the angle of
elevation to the building was 67°. BCD is a straight line.

FIGURE 18
Determine the height of the building.
(6)
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4.2 4.2.1 Use trigonometric identities to prove that:
2 sin2 𝑥 (6)
cot 𝑥 =
2 tan 𝑥 − 2 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥
4.2.2 FIGURE 19 represents ΔABC. Determine the size of the acute angle BÂC if the area of
∆ABC=6√3 m2, b=8 m and c=3 m.

(3)
FIGURE 19

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 4.2.3 Consider FIGURE 20 which represents ΔPQR. RS=10 m, PŜQ=68° and PȒS=40°

FIGURE 20
Determine:
4.2.3.1 The length of PS (3)
4.2.3.2 The length of PQ (3)

4.2.4 Given: the equations of the graphs 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 sin 𝑥 − 2.

4.2.4.1 Draw the graph of the given equations on the same system of axes for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤
180°. Show all intercepts on the axes and the coordinates of all turning points. (5)

4.2.4.2 Read, from the sketch, the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) for 𝑥 ∈ [90°; 180°] (1)
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4.3 4.3.1 3 13
If sin 𝐴 = 7 and sec 𝐵 = , where A and B are acute angles, determine the value of
5

40 tan2 𝐴 − 12 cot 𝐵 without using a calculator.

(5)
4.3.2 Use basic trigonometric identities to prove that:
tan 𝜃 + 1
= sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃
sec 𝜃 (3)

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 4.3.3 In FIGURE 21 below, AB and CD are two towers that stand on the same horizontal plane. The
angle of depression from the top of the tower AB to the foot of tower CD is 30° and the angle
of elevation from the foot of the top of tower CD is 45°.

If the height of tower AB is 5√3, determine the height of tower CD.

(4)
FIGURE 21
4.3.4 Consider the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 2𝑥.
4.3.4.1 Draw the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) using the same set of axes for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°.
Show all intercepts on the axes and the coordinates of all turning points. (7)
4.3.4.2 From the graphs find the values of 𝑥 satisfying each of the following equations:
(a) sin 2𝑥 = 2 cos 𝑥
(b) −2 cos 𝑥 = 2
(2×1) (2)
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4.4 4.4.1 Determine the values of 𝛼 that will satisfy the following equation: (3)
2 cosec 𝛼 = cot 20° for 𝛼 ∈ [90°; 360°]
4.4.2 1−2 cot2 𝐴 (5)
Make use of a diagram to determine the value of tan 𝐴+cosec 𝐵 if A + B = 90° and 5 sin 𝐵 = 3.

4.4.3 Proof that cos2 (180° + 𝑥) [2 + tan2(360° − 𝑥)] = 2 − sin2 𝑥 (5)

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4.4.4 FIGURE 22 shows ΔABC with AB=50 m, BC=100 m and 𝐵̂ = 45°. Determine the length of
AC.

FIGURE 22 (3)

4.4.5 The sketch in FIGURE 23 represents the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 𝑎𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = − cos 𝑏𝑥 where
0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°. A,B and C are the points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. K and T are maximum
and minimum points of 𝑓 and 𝑔 respectively. Determine the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏.

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4.5 4.5.1 Make use of trigonometric identities to prove that:
1 1 (7)
+ = 2 cos 𝑥 × cosec 2 𝑥
sec 𝑥 − 1 sec 𝑥 + 1
4.5.2 In FIGURE 24 (below). AB and CD are two towers which stand on the same horizontal plane.
The angle of depression of D from A is 30° and the angle of elevation of C from B is 45°. If
𝐴𝐵 = 50√3, find the height of CD.

FIGURE 24 (6)
4.5.3 In FIGURE 25 (below) represents the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 𝑎) and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 𝑏𝑥 for
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 4.5.4 4.5.4.1 Determine the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 (2)
4.5.4.2 Read off the values of 𝑥 where 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 (2)
4.5.4.3 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥 ≥ 0) (1)
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4.6 4.6.1 Use of trigonometric identities to prove that:
sec 𝑥 − 1 1 − cos 𝑥 (3)
=
1 + sec 𝑥 cos 𝑥 + 1
4.6.2 Calculate the values of 𝑥 that will satisfy the equation for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 360° if
3 cos(𝑥 − 40°) = 2,007 (4)
4.6.3 In FIGURE 26 below. Represents a quadrilateral ABCD. AE is perpendicular bisector of BC
̂ E =61°, AÊD = 43°, AÊB = 90° and ED
such that BE = EC while E is joint to D. AB ̂ C = 56°.

Determine the area of ΔAED.

FIGURE 26 (8)
4.6.4 Draw the graphs represented by the following trigonometric equations on the same set of axes
for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°:
𝑓(𝑥) = −2 sin 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 − 1
Show the coordinates of the turning points and the intercepts with the axes. (4)
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4.7 4.7.1 Use of trigonometric identities to prove that:
cosec 𝐵 × sec 𝐵 − cot 𝐵 = tan 𝐵 (4)

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4.7.2 Calculate the values of 𝑥 that will satisfy the equation for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 360° if
4 cos 2 𝑥 + 4 sin2 𝑥 = 5 − tan 𝑥 (4)
4.7.3 ̂ C =70° and AĈD=60° while AB=
FIGURE 27 below represents a quadrilateral ABCD. AB
4cm, AD= 5cm and DC= 6 cm.

FIGURE 27
Determine the following:
4.7.2.1 The length of AC (2)
̂C
4.7.2.2 The size of AD (3)
4.7.3 4.7.3.1 Draw the graphs represented by the following trigonometric equations on the same
set of axes for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°:
𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 − 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 − 1
Show the coordinates of the turning points and the intercepts with the axes. (5)
4.7.3.2 From the graphs find the value of 𝑥 satisfying the following:
sin 𝑥 − 1 = 2 cos 𝑥 − 1 (1)
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 TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES EXTRA QUESTIONS
4.8 Prove the following trigonometry identities:
4.8.1 sin2(180° + 𝐴) (6)
cos(360° − 𝐴) = 1 −
1 − cos(180° + 𝐴)
4.8.2 cos2 (90° + 𝐴) 1 − cos 𝐴 (7)
2
=
sin(90° − 𝐴) + 1 − sin 𝐴 cos 𝐴
4.8.3 sin 𝐴 [1 − sin(360° − 𝐴)] (6)
= cosec 𝐴
1 − cosec 2 (180° + 𝐴)
4.8.4 1  (sin  cos ) 2 (4)
 2 cos
sin 
4.8.5 √1 + 2 cos 𝐴 + cos 2 𝐴 1 (5)
=
sin4 𝐴 + sin2 𝐴 cos2 𝐴 1 − cos 𝐴
4.8.6 cos 240° . sin 330° . tan 120° (4)
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟: =4
sin 150° tan 210° cos 120°
4.8.7 sec 2 𝑥 × cot 2 𝑥 − 1 = cot 2 𝑥 (4)

4.8.8 1 2 1 + sin 𝐴 (5)

(tan A + ) =
cos A 1 − sin 𝐴
4.9 If 5cos 𝜃 = 3 and tan 𝜃 > 0, determine with the aid of diagram (the use of a calculator is not allowed)
the following:
4.9.1 1 (2)
tan 𝜃
4.9.2 cosec 𝜃 (2)
̂ = 90°. Draw a diagram and calculate value of:
4.10 ABC is a triangle with 10 sin 𝐵 = 6 and Â+B
1 − 2 sin2 A
tan A + cos B (4)
4.11 Simplify the following:
4.11.1 cos(360° − 𝑥) . tan(180° + 𝑥)
sin2 (180° − 𝑥) + cos 2 (360° − 𝑥) (4)
4.11.2 sin(180° + 𝑥) . √cosec 2 (360° − 𝑥) − 1
√1 + tan2(360° − 𝑥) . cos(180° − 𝑥) . cot(180° + 𝑥) (6)

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