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Question 10.1 · May/June 2025 · Paper 2 · National (DBE) · 6 marks

10.1 In the diagram,

Δ A BC

and

Δ P K L

are drawn such that

\hat{A} = \hat{P}

\hat{B} = \hat{K}

and

\hat{C} = \hat{L}

.

Use the diagram in the ANSWER BOOK to prove the theorem which states that if two triangles are equiangular, then the corresponding sides are in proportion, i.e. that

\frac{A B}{P K} = \frac{A C}{P L}

(6)

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4. Question 9.1.1 · May/June 2025 · Paper 2 · National (DBE) · 2 marks
Provide reasons for your statements in QUESTIONS 9 and 10.
9.1 In the diagram, $Δ D EF$ is drawn. Line GH intersects DF and EF at G and H respectively such that $G H ∥ D E$ and $\frac{GF}{D G} = \frac{2}{5}$ .
9.1.1 Write down, with a reason, the value of $\frac{H F}{E H}$ .(2)
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1. ✓
  State the ratio with the correct reason $\frac{H F}{E H} = \frac{GF}{G D} = \frac{2}{5}$
  
  Reason: line $∥$ one side of $Δ$ OR proportionality theorem; $G H ∥ D E$
  2 marks · Use the proportionality theorem
5. Question 4.2.1 · March 2022 · Provincial · 3 marks
4.2 In the figure, $Δ A BC$ has $H G ∥ A C$ and $E D ∥ BC$ . $E D$ and $H G$ intersect at $K$ . $\frac{A D}{D C} = \frac{3}{2}$ and $BG = 2 GC$ . $A B = 15$ units.
4.2.1 Determine with reasons the value of $A E$ .(3)
Show the memo (2 ticks)Memo
1. ✓
  Setup ratio using Proportionality Theorem $\frac{A E}{A B} = \frac{A D}{A C} = \frac{3}{5}$ (Prop. Thm; $E D ∥ BC$ )
  2 marks · Use the proportionality theorem
2. ✓
  Calculate length $\frac{A E}{15} = \frac{3}{5}$
  $A E = 9$ units
  1 mark · Use the proportionality theorem
6. Question 7.1 · March 2022 · Provincial · 4 marks
In the diagram, $A C$ and $CE$ are tangents to the circle with centre $O$ . $B, D, G$ and $H$ are points on the circumference. $H G$ is produced to $F$ . $B D = B H$ . $\hat{D}_{1} = \hat{D}_{4} = x$ .
7.1 Find four other angles equal to $x$ .(4)
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1. ✓
  Find B3 $\hat{B}_{3} = x$ (Tangents from same point $C$ , so $CB = C D$ , $Δ CB D$ is isosceles / Tan-chord theorem implies $\hat{B}_{3} = \hat{D}_{1}$ but logic usually $CB = C D$ )
  1 mark · Use isosceles triangle properties
2. ✓
  Find H1 $\hat{H}_{1} = \hat{B}_{3} = x$ (Tan-chord theorem with tangent $A C$ and chord $B D$ - Wait, $A C$ touches at $B$ )
  1 mark · Use the tan-chord theorem
3. ✓
  Find D2 $\hat{D}_{2} = \hat{H}_{1} = x$ (Angles opposite equal sides, $B D = B H$ )
  1 mark · Use isosceles triangle properties
4. ✓
  Find H2 $\hat{H}_{2} = \hat{D}_{4} = x$ (Tan-chord theorem with tangent $CE$ and chord $D G$ - wait, tangent is at $D$ , chord $D G$ subtends $H_{2}$ . Correct)
  1 mark · Use the tan-chord theorem
7. Question 7.1 · March 2022 · Provincial · 4 marks
In the diagram, PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. PS and QR are produced to meet at T. RE is a tangent to the circle at R, with E on PT and RE || QS.
7.1 Prove that: $QR = RS$ (4)
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  Use tan-chord theorem $\hat{R}_{2} = \hat{Q}_{2}$ (tan-chord theorem)
  2 marks · Use the tan-chord theorem
2. ✓
  Use parallel lines $\hat{S}_{2} = \hat{R}_{2}$ (alternate angles; $QS ∥ RE$ )
  1 mark · Use angles on parallel lines
3. ✓
  Conclude equality $∴ \hat{Q}_{2} = \hat{S}_{2}$ . Thus $QR = RS$ (sides opposite equal angles)
  1 mark · Use isosceles triangle properties
8. Question 2.1.1 · March 2021 · Provincial · 2 marks
2.1 In the diagram, $△ PQR$ is given such that $QT = 3$ units, $T V = 5$ units, $TR = 8$ units and $ST ∥ P V$ . Determine the following with reasons:
2.1.1 Calculate $\frac{QS}{PS}$ (2)
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1. ✓
  Apply Proportionality Theorem $\frac{QS}{PS} = \frac{QT}{T V}$ (Line $∥$ to one side of $△$ OR prop. theorem, $ST ∥ P V$ )
  $\frac{QS}{PS} = \frac{3}{5}$
  2 marks · Use the proportionality theorem
9. Question 9.1.1 · March 2021 · Provincial · 3 marks
The diagram is the top view design of a new railway system. AF || BE and AC || GD. $\frac{A B}{BC} = \frac{4}{7}$ and $\frac{A G}{A F} = \frac{9}{17}$ .
9.1 Calculate:
9.1.1 $\frac{FE}{FC}$ (3)
Show the memo (2 ticks)Memo
1. ✓
  Define ratiosLet $A B = 4 k$ and $BC = 7 k$ .
  0 marks · Use a ratio, rate or proportion
2. ✓
  Apply Proportionality Theorem $\frac{FE}{FC} = \frac{A B}{A C} = \frac{4 k}{4 k + 7 k} = \frac{4}{11}$ (Prop theorem; $A F ∥ BE$ )
  3 marks · Use the proportionality theorem
10. Question 4.2.1 · March 2021 · Provincial · 4 marks
4.2 In the figure, AD, DC and BE are tangents to the circle at A, C and B respectively. O is the centre of the circle. DE and AF intersect at H. AH produced meets BE produced in F. AJ, BC and BJ are chords.
4.2.1 Prove that $Δ D A H ∣∣∣ Δ OC H$ .(4)
Show the memo (3 ticks)Memo
1. ✓
  Identify right angles $D \hat{A} H = 9 0^{\circ}$ (Tan $⊥$ Radius/Diameter - AD is tangent, OA radius? Diagram implies OA perp tangent)
  $O \hat{C} H = 9 0^{\circ}$ (Tan $⊥$ Radius)
  $∴ D \hat{A} H = O \hat{C} H$
  2 marks · Use radius and tangent facts
2. ✓
  Identify common/vertically opposite angles $\hat{H}_{1} = \hat{H}_{2}$ (Vertically opposite angles) OR common angle if nested (Diagram check: H is intersection, they are vert opp)
  Wait, memo says "H2 is common". Let's check diagram. D-H-E and A-H-F. $Δ D A H$ and $Δ OC H$ . H is intersection of AC and DO? No, diagram shows DE and AF intersect at H. O, C, D are likely collinear or related? No, DC is tangent. OC radius. If D, C, O are not collinear, where is H? Ah, diagram shows C on line DH? No. C is on circle. DC is tangent. OC radius.
  If $Δ D A H ∣∣∣Δ OC H$ , angles must match. H is shared? This implies O, C, H, D lie on lines such that H is common vertex.
  Let's assume standard similarity proof.
  1 mark · Prove triangles similar
3. ✓
  Conclusion $Δ D A H ∣∣∣ Δ OC H$ (AAA)
  1 mark · Prove triangles similar

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