NOVEMBER EXAMINATION PAPER 2
QUESTION 1
1.1 Draw a rhombus and indicate all properties in mathematical language. (5)
1.2 Choose the correct answer and write only the LETTER on your answer sheet.
1.2.1 Which of the following statements is NOT true about a kite?
A The longer diagonal bisects the shorter diagonal at 90°
B The shorter diagonal bisects the longer diagonal at 90°
C Diagonals bisect each other
D Diagonals are equal
1.2.2 An isosceles triangle has a top angle of 70°. The individual value of the equal angles
will be:
A 60°
B 55°
C 70°
D 65°
1.2.3 A translation is:
A Any horizontal or vertical change in position of a shape.
B A mirror-image of the original position.
C An enlargement of the original shape.
D A reduction of the original shape.
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, 1.2.4 What is the length of AC in the figure below:
A 16cm
B 15cm
C 13cm
D 5cm
1.2.5 A point on a shape has coordinates (−2 ; 3), what would the new coordinates be after
a y=−x reflection
A (3 ;−2),
B (2 ; 3),
C (−3 ; 2),
D (3 ; 2), (5)
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QUESTION 2: GEOMETRY
Use the following structure to answer this questi on:
Statement: Reason:
^ F = 32°
2.1 In the diagram below A ^B E = 65° and D C
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