D10055893-E1 Mathematics n4

MATHEMATICS N4
Study Guide
D10055893
Edition 1
*D10055893-E1*
D10055893-E1
MATHEMATICS N4
Study Guide
CONTENTS PAGE
How to Use this Study Guide 1
Errors in your Textbook 2
Detailed Syllabus 4
Study Plan 12
Study Session 1 14
Assignment 1 15
Study Session 2 19
Study Session 3 20
Assignment 2 22
Study Session 4 26
Assignment 3 27
Study Session 5 31
Study Session 6 32
Assignment 4 33
Study Session 7 38
Assignment 5 39
_______________________________________________________________________
Mathematics N4 / © ICG
GETTING IN TOUCH
If you have a query, and you would like to contact your tutor – or even if you just need a bit of
encouragement – please contact us at:
Damelin Correspondence College

PO Box 590, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Phone: (021) 417 6622 or 0860 41 41 41 Fax: 0861 122 322
E-mail: support@damelin.edu.za
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET: http://www.dcc.edu.za
PRINTING HISTORY
1st Edition December 2012
 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES GROUP (ICG) PTY. LTD. 2012

130 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
_______________________________________________________________________
This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced,
electronically stored or transmitted, or translated without the written permission of
International Colleges Group (ICG).
_______________________________________________________________________
Mathematics N4 / © ICG / (ii)
HOW TO USE THIS STUDY GUIDE
We have compiled this study guide for you to easily understand and study Mathematics
N4.
This course will cover your prescribed work, Mathematics N4, by Martiens van
Rensburg. You must use it along with this guide.
This study guide has divided the work into simplified parts consisting of:
 study sessions;
 prescribed reading; and
 assignments.
Assignments
You must work through all the assignments in this study guide. It is important for you
to read and understand each of the examples that we give in the assignments. Do not
skip any assignments.
You must go through each study session, complete the assignment (if there is an
assignment), and then carry on with the next study session.
Prescribed reading
Your textbook contains all the information you need to pass your assignments. Use this
study guide for guidance and to assess your understanding of the work.
If you want to achieve outstanding results, you must follow our instructions carefully.
Assignments
After most study sessions we will test you on the work you have done. The questions in
these assignments are on par with recent examination questions. These assignments
are for your benefit and will show us and yourself whether you understand the work.
Note
Remember that Mathematics is a subject that you need to practise and not a subject you can
learn off by heart. The more you practise, the better you will do.
_______________________________________________________________________
Mathematics N4 / © ICG / Page 1
ERRORS IN YOUR TEXTBOOK
Please note the following changes to your textbook:
Refer to page 31.
Change the word 'uneven' in sentence (1) to 'odd'.
Refer to pages 36, 37, 41, 270 and 271.
The horizontal line and the two vertical lines should be done as follows:
Refer to page 42.
Change the two vertical lines and a horizontal line in example 'y =' and 'z =' to look as
follows:
64
Refer to page 43.
Delete the words 'the value of' in the sentences in (a) and (b).
Refer to page 49.
Change 'a + ib (a + jb)' in the last sentence on this page to 'a + ib or (a + jb)'.
Refer to page 79.
1 1
Change ' ,cosec  ' at the bottom of the page to ' , cosec  '.
cosec  cosec 
Refer to page 169.
On this page, change the words 'strives' to 'tends' and 'strive' to 'tend'.
Refer to page 257.
_______________________________________________________________________
Change the first two lines of Example 1 to the following:
 3x 2dx
2
4
=3  x 2dx
2
Change the first two lines of Example 2 to the following:
e
3x
dx
0
2
 e 3x 
=  
 3 0
Refer to page 258.
 
Change ' sin x 4 ' to ' sin x 4 '.
0 0
Refer to page 260.
2 2
x2   x2 
Change ' 2   x  ' to ' 2   x  '.
2 0  2 0
Change ' x 2  x  2
 12 
' to ' x 2  x  2
 12 '.
Refer to page 261.
  
1 1
2 2
Change ' x 2  x ' to ' x 2  x '.
2 2
Refer to page 263.
Change the words 'ball (sphere)' in the sentence under the heading 'Example' to 'circle'.
Refer to page 287.
Change the definite integral at the bottom of the page to the following:
b
f' (x) dx  f(x)  = f (b)  f (a).
b
a a
Refer to page 288.
  
2 2
Change ' x 2  x ' to ' x 2  x '.
1 1
_______________________________________________________________________
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Here is your detailed syllabus for the subject Mathematics N4.
Module 1: Equations, manipulation and word problems
On completion of this module, you should be able to:
3 3
(a) Factorise a  b .
(b) Apply the basic operations and the laws of indices and logarithms to manipulate
formulae and solve equations.
(c) Solve three simultaneous linear equations for three unknown variables by
elimination and substitution. (After the module on determinants has been
completed, these equations may also be solved with determinants.)
(d) Translate problems that are stated in words into mathematical equations and
solve for the unknown variables. Equations, simultaneous equations and
solutions are limited to those mastered in the N1 to N3 syllabuses.
Didactic guidelines
Examples relating to (b):
n n
p v =C (n)
x+1
2 =7 (x)
P 
a = 10 log  1  (P1; P2)
 P2 
T1 
=e ( ; )
T2
y = ln x (x)
The symbol in brackets indicates the variable that must be solved for. Where possible
the formulae (equations) must be taken from the various technical fields.
Module 2: Determinants
(a) Write simultaneous equations with either two or three variables in determinant
notation and calculate the determinant.
(b) Calculate determinants of the second and third order and apply Cramer's rule.
(c) Identify and calculate the minor of a third order determinant.
_______________________________________________________________________
(d) Define and determine the co-factor of the minor.
Didactic guidelines
 Examples relating to (a):
3 7
5 2
3 5 8
4 2 7
2 1 9
 Examples relating to (b):
1 x
=
b1 d1
b2 d2
2 x
= Where a1x + b1y + d1 = 0
a1 d1 and a2x + b2y + d2 = 0
a2 d2
3 x
=
a1 b1
a2 b2
 Example relating to (c):
a1 b1 c1
a2 b2 c2
a3 b3 c3
b2 c2
The minor of a1 =
b3 c3
a2 c2
The minor of b1 =
a3 c3
a2 b2
The minor of c1 =
a3 b3
_______________________________________________________________________
 Example relating to (d):
In the determinant A = 2 3 5
4 1 6
1 4 0
1 6
the minor for the element 2 is: = 0  24 = 24
4 0
But the place sign for 2 is: +.
Therefore, the co-factor for element 2 is: + (24) = 24
Module 3: Complex numbers
(a) Solve a quadratic equation with complex roots.
(b) Convert a complex number from rectangular to polar form, and vice versa, with
the aid of a pocket calculator or by the analytical method.
(c) Add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers in any given form by first
converting to the appropriate form mentioned in (b) for the required operation.
(d) Determine the conjugate of a complex number and apply it in calculations.
(e) Represent a complex number on an Argand diagram and also calculate and
indicate the modulus and argument of the complex number on the Argand
diagram.
(f) State and apply De Moivre's theorem to products, quotients and powers of
complex numbers.
(g) Solve complex equations.
Didactic guidelines
The second order equations to be solved in (g) must be based on algebraic or graphic
methods mastered in N1 to N3 Mathematics.
Module 4: Trigonometry
(a) Apply the concept of negative and positive angles to all the calculations relevant
to this syllabus.
(b) Apply the identities for sin (a  b), cos (a  b) and tan (a  b).
_______________________________________________________________________
(c) Derive the identities for:
sin 2a;
cos 2a;
tan 2a;
1
sin 2
a;
1
cos 2
a;
1
tan 2
a;
2 1
sin a = 2
(1 – cos 2a); and
2 1
cos a = 2
(1 + cos 2a);
from the identities in (b) and apply them.
(d) Derive the co-ratios sin (90°   ); cos (90°   ) and tan (90°   ) from the
identities in (b) and apply them.
(e) Apply the identities mentioned in (b) to (d), as well as the square, inverse and
quotient identities, to solve trigonometric equations, simplify trigonometric
expressions and prove trigonometric identities.
Didactic guidelines
 Example relating to (a):
1
If sin A = , then A = 30° or 150° or 210° or 330°
2
 Examples relating to (b):
 Determine tan (75°) without the use of mathematical tables.

3
 Given: sin A = and A and B are complementary angles.
5
 Required: tan (A + B) without the use of a calculator.
 Example relating to (e):
Solve for x if sin 2x – cos x = 0,5
_______________________________________________________________________
Module 5: Sketch graphs
On completion of the module, you should be able to:
(a) Identify the following from graphs and equations (proofs required):
i. Domain and range
ii. Dependent and independent variable
iii. Functions and relations
iv. Points of symmetry with reference to an axis or the lines y =  x
v. Continuous and discontinuous functions
vi. Inverse functions and relations
(b) Draw neat sketch graphs of the following functions/relations. Only critical values
need to be indicated. No table of values or point-for-point plotting are required.
Critical values may, where possible, be calculated with the aid of differentiation,
after the module on differentiation has been completed.
i. ax + by + c = 0
2 2 2
ii. x +y =r ;y= r 2  x 2 and x =  r 2  y2
iii. xy = c
x2 y2
iv.  =1
a2 b2
nx nx
v. y = ka , y = ke , y = k loga(nx) and y = k loge(nx)
nx
(aa) y = ka with a > 1 and a and n positive integers
nx
(bb) y = ka with 0 < a < 1 rational and n a positive integer
(cc) y = k logenx with n a positive integer
(dd) y = k loganx with a > 1 and a and n positive integers
(ee) y = k loganx with 0 < a < 1 rational and n a positive

integer
vi. y = a sin (bx + c) + d;

y = a cos (bx + c) + d; and
y = a tan (bx + c) + d, for    x  
vii. y = cosec x
y = sec x
y = cot x, for    x  
_______________________________________________________________________
2
viii. y = ax + bx + c
3 2
ix. y = ax + bx + cx + d, where a, b, c and d are integers
Didactic guidelines
 Example relating to (a):
x
Sketch the graph of y = 2
(i) What is the range of this function?
(ii) Sketch and determine the equation of the inverse of the given equation.
(iii) Is the given function continuous at y = 0?
 Example relating to (b):
Roots may also be calculated with the aid of the factor theorem and long division.
The turning points and the point of inflection should be calculated with the aid of
differentiation.
Module 6: Limits and differentiation
(a) Apply the theorems on limits to calculate simple limits and limits of the form:
0 
and
0 
by making use of algebraic expressions and quotients. (The theorem of L' Hospital
may not be applied.)
(b) Give the binomial theorem in general terms.
(c) Apply the binomial theorem with rational indices to expand a simple binomial to
four terms.
(d) Define differentiation as rate of change and derive the expression
lim f (x  x )  f (x )
x  0 x
or
lim f (x  h )  f (x )
h  0 h
from first principles with the aid of a sketch as an introduction to differentiation.

f (x) may only be in one of the following forms:
n n n1 n2
f (x) = ax + b with ax + bx + cx … and n a positive integer
_______________________________________________________________________
dy
(e) Determine of the following standard forms:
dx
y=k
n
y = kx
x
y = ka
x
y = ke
y = k ln x
y = k logax
y = k sin x
y = k cos x
y = k tan x
y = k cot x
y = k sec x
y = k cosec x
(f) Apply the chain rule to a function of a function to determine the first derivatives
nx nx
of ka ; ke ; k loganx; k logenx, k sin (bx); k cos (bx);
k tan (bx); k cot (bx); k sec (bx) and k cosec (bx).
(g) Apply the derivatives in (e) and (f) to find the first derivatives of polynomials.
(h) Apply the product and quotient rules for differentiation to differentiate simple
products and quotients. You don't have to know combinations of chain, product
and quotient rules.
(i) Determine the second derivatives of trigonometric functions and algebraic terms
and polynomials with the exceptions in (h) and apply them to determine
maximum and minimum turning points and points of inflection for the graphs in
Module 5.
Didactic guidelines
 Example relating to (b):
Complete definitions of factorial notation must be given as well as the binomial

pattern discovered experimentally by multiplication, for instance:
n
(a + x) ; for n = 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; ... and so on
 Example relating to (d):
2
Differentiate 3x from first principles
 Examples relating to (f):
y = x sin x
y = x ln x
x x
y=e a
_______________________________________________________________________
Module 7: Integration
(a) Understand the concept of integration as a summation function (definite integral)

and as the converse of differentiation (indefinite integral).
(b) Apply standard forms of integrals as the converse of differentiation.
(c) Integrate the following functions:
n
i. kx , with n real, n  1
k nx nx
ii. ; ka ; ke ; with a  0, k, n  R
x
iii. k sin (bx) and k cos (bx) with b and k  R
(d) Integrate polynomials consisting of terms of the above forms.
(e) Calculate definite integrals of functions as specified in (c) to (d).
(f) Apply integration to determine the magnitude of an area included by a curve and
the x-axis, or by a curve, the x-axis and the ordinates x = a and x = b, where a
and b are integers. The graphs are limited to those given in Module 5 and those
functions that can be integrated with N4 knowledge of integration.
Didactic guidelines
With reference to (f), the area must be determined as follows:
 A neat rough sketch of the relevant curve must be drawn and the area to be
found clearly indicated.
 The representative strip and the limits of the area must be indicated.
 The equation for the area of the representative strip must be written down as A
= y x .
 The total area must then be written down in the form of the correct definite
integral.
The area may as a whole be above the x-axis or below the x-axis or partly above and
partly below the x-axis.
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY PLAN
The study plan is a summary of your course in tabular form. The study plan shows you
what each study session consists of and where you can find the topics in your
textbook. The plan also shows you which assignments to send to the College.
Study What to Study Topics Assignment No Syllabus

Session No Weighting
1 Module 1: Equations, – Factorising the sum of and D1005893-A 12

Manipulation and difference between two cubes
Word Problems  Exponents
 Logarithms
 The solution of simultaneous
equations
 Word problems
2 Module 2: – The origin of determinants 8

Determinants  The development of a second
order determinant
 The solution of two or three
equations simultaneously
using determinants
 Calculate determinants of the
second and third order and
apply Cramer's rule
3 Module 3: Complex – Introduction D10055893-B 10

Numbers  The natural numbers (N)
 Integers (whole numbers) (Z)
 Rational numbers (Q)
 Irrational numbers
 Real numbers (R)
 Imaginary numbers
 Graphical representation of
imaginary numbers
 Powers of i (or j )
 Multiplication of real numbers
by imaginary numbers
 Addition and subtraction of
imaginary numbers
 Division of imaginary numbers
 Complex numbers
 Argand diagrams
 The polar form of complex
numbers
 The relation between the
rectangular and polar forms
 Addition and subtraction of
complex numbers
_______________________________________________________________________
Study Module Topics Assignment No Syllabus
Session No Weighting
3  Multiplication of complex
continued numbers
 Division of complex numbers
 Powers in the polar form: De
Moivre's theorem
 Identical complex numbers
 Complex roots (or zero points)
 Practical applications
 Exponents and complex
numbers
4 Module 4:  Exact values D10055893-C 20

Trigonometry  Trigonometric ratios of
compound angles
5 Module 5: Sketch  Coordinates 10

Graphs  The domain and range
 Dependent and independent
variables
 Functions and relations
 Function values
 The inverse of functions and
relations
 Continuous and discontinuous
functions or relations
 Symmetry
 Sketching the graphs
6 Module 6: Limits  Limits D10055893-D 20

and Differentiation  The binomial theorem
 Differentiation from first
principles
 Differentiation
 Maximum and minimum
values
7 Module 7:  Introduction D10055893-E 20

Integration  Standard integrals
 Summary of all the relevant
standard integrals
 Integrals of trigonometric
functions
 Integrals of 1/x, ex and ax
 Integrals of the trigonometric
functions if the angle (e.g. x)
is multiplied by a constant
 Integrals of ekx and akx
 Definite integrals
 Calculations of area using
integration
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 1
Weight
Value
12
What you need to know before you start
You must know the following before you start this assignment:
 how to solve and compile linear equations;

 how to add, multiply and divide; and
 how to factorise.
Prescribed reading
Study the following module in your textbook:
 Module 1.
Topics
Module 1 deals with equations, manipulation and word problems and covers the
following topics:
 Factorising the sum of and difference between two cubes

 Exponents
 Logarithms
 The solution of simultaneous equations
 Word problems
Carefully study these topics in your textbook. Once you have done this, check that you
have achieved all the outcomes listed in the syllabus earlier in this study guide.
Assignment
Once you have worked through Module 1 of your textbook and are familiar with the
material covered in Study Session 1, attempt Assignment 1. Send your assignment
paper to the College for marking. Only then carry on with Study Session 2.
_______________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Mathematics N4 Assignment Code: D10055893-A Edition: 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
Recommended time: 1 ½ hours Total marks: 100
_____________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please fill in a blank Assignment Cover sheet, which you should have received with your
study material. If you have only one Assignment Cover sheet left and more assignments to
submit, please photocopy the Assignment Cover sheet. Alternatively, you can download
the Assignment Cover sheet from the Damelin Correspondence website: www.dcc.edu.za.
Click on General Info, then under Study Skills, click on Assignments.
2. Please transfer the following information onto the cover of your Assignment Cover sheet:
 your student number;

 your name and surname;
 postal address;
 postal code;
 telephone number;
 subject name;
 assignment/test code (which you will find at the top of this page); and
 the total number of pages of your assignment (excluding the cover sheet).
3. You should send this assignment to the College for marking only if it is shown in your
Study Programme under 'Assignments for Submission'.
4. Answer the questions in your own words. Marks will be deducted if you copy directly from
your study material.
5. You can post or e-mail your assignment answers to us.

Post:
 You can post your assignment answers to Damelin Correspondence College,
PO Box 590, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000. If you post your assignment answers,
ensure that you have paid sufficient postage – otherwise your answers will be
returned unmarked.
 Draw a margin on the right-hand side of each page for your tutor to award marks
and write comments. Also, please leave two lines open after each question for
further comments.
 You can answer the questions in any order, but make sure that you staple them
together in the correct order. Handing in neat work will be to your advantage.
E-mail:
 Alternatively, you can e-mail your answers to assignments@damelin.edu.za. Please
include the assignment/test code, your name and your student number in the subject
heading of your e-mail. You can download the Assignment Cover form as a Word
document from the Damelin Correspondence website: www.dcc.edu.za. Click on
General Info, then under Study Skills, click on Assignments. Remember to attach the
Word document and your assignment file to your e-mail.
_______________________________________________________________________
Additional instructions
 Please indicate on your assignments which edition of the study guide you are using. Certain
information and page references differ from edition to edition.
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 1
Factorise completely:
3 2
(a) 6y + 3y  18y (3)
3 27
(b) x  (2)
y3
9
(c) 4a + 4 (4)
3x
(d) e 1 (2) [11]
Question 2
Find numerical values without using a calculator:
3
 81  4
(a)   (3)
 16 
4n  4n  1
(b) (3)
4n  2
(c) log4256 (2)
(d) log 100 + ln  e (3)
log 3
(e) 10 (1)
(f) log3(log464) (2)
log232  log24
(g) (4) [18]
log216  log21
Question 3
Solve for x:
2x 1
(a) 3e 1= (5)
2
2x x+1
(b) 2(3)  8 = 2(3) (5)
2x x+1
(c) (c + 1) = (c + 1) (3)
(d) log12(x + 1) + log12 x=1 (6)
x
(e) 100  (1,1) = 500 (4)
(f) 
10 2x  1 = 5  (4)
_______________________________________________________________________
(g) 1  log5 x = log5 (x  1) (5)
(h) 2  log x = log 5 (2) [34]
Question 4
Solve for x, y and z:
x  y  2z  5

x z 4 [7]

 y z 6
Question 5
A man is four times as old as his son. In five years' time he will be three
times as old. Find their present ages. [5]
Question 6
The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 61. Find
these two numbers. [5]
Question 7
The perpendicular height of a right-angled triangle is 70 mm longer than

2
the base. Find the perimeter of the triangle if its area is 3 000 mm . [10]
Question 8
Two trains pass each other in opposite directions. After 18 seconds the
locomotives are 500 m apart. If they travel at the same speeds in the same
direction, they are 50 m apart after 15 seconds. Find the speeds of the two trains
in km per hour.
1 000
Hints: 1 km/h = m per minute
60
1 000
= m per second
3 600
 1 m/s = 3,6 km/h
Also: distance = speed  time [10]
TOTAL: [100]
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 2
Weight
What you need to know before you start Value
8
 how to solve simple algebraic equations.
Prescribed reading
 Module 2.
Topics
Module 2 deals with determinants and covers the following topics:
 The origin of determinants

 The development of a second order determinant
 The solution of two equations simultaneously using determinants
Assignment
material covered in Study Session 2, start with Study Session 3. There is no
assignment for Study Session 2.
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 3
Weight
Value
What you need to know before you start 10
 basic algebra;
 the representation of numbers on the number line;
 the representation of points on graphs; and
 the sine and cosine functions.
Prescribed reading
 Module 3.
Topics
Module 3 deals with complex numbers and covers the following topics:
 Introduction
 The natural numbers (N)
 Integers (whole numbers) (Z)
 Rational numbers (Q)
 Irrational numbers
 Real numbers (R)
 Imaginary numbers
 Graphical representation of imaginary numbers
 Powers of i (or j )
 Multiplication of real numbers by imaginary numbers
 Addition and subtraction of imaginary numbers
 Division of imaginary numbers
 Complex numbers
 Argand diagrams
 The polar form of complex numbers
 The relation between the rectangular and polar forms
 Addition and subtraction of complex numbers
 Multiplication of complex numbers
 Division of complex numbers
 Powers in the polar form
_______________________________________________________________________
 Identical complex numbers
 Complex roots (or zero points)
 Practical applications
 Exponents and complex numbers
Assignment
_______________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT 2
_____________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Mathematics N4 Assignment Code: D10055893-B Edition: 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
Recommended time: 1½ hours Total marks: 100
_____________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS

 postal address;
 postal code;
 subject name;

Post:
returned unmarked.
further comments.
E-mail:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 1
Given the determinant 5 4 2

1 7 3
4 1 1
(a) Write down the minor of the element 3. (2)
(b) Write down the co-factor of the element 3. (2) [4]
Question 2
Using Cramer's rule, solve the following systems of equations. (NB: All determinants
must be shown clearly.)
(a) 8x  3y  5 (9)

4x  3y  7

x  y  z  6

(b) 3x  y  2z  7 (20) [29]

 3y  4z   6
Question 3
Calculate the following products:
4 3
(a) (i)  3i (4)
(b) (4 + 3i)(7  3i) (5) [9]
Question 4
You may not use a calculator for this question.
(a) Write the following complex numbers in polar form:
i. 7 + 21  i (7)
ii. 5 + 12i (7)
(b) Write the following complex numbers in rectangular form and

sketch their representation in Argand diagrams:
i. 4 cis 120 (5)
 3 
ii. 9 cis   (5)
 2 
_______________________________________________________________________
(c) Rationalise the following complex quotients:
2  3i
i. (4)
1  2i
3i12  i 9
ii. (8)
2i  1
3 1
(d) Solve for z: z + i = (3)
1  i2
2
(e) Solve for x: x + 16 = 0 (4)
4  i y 1
(f) Solve for x and y:  (8)
2i x
2
(g) Solve for x: x = 3x  5 (7) [58]
TOTAL: [100]
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 4
Weight
Value
20
 elementary trigonometry; and

 trigonometry functions.
Prescribed reading
 Module 4.
Topics
Module 4 deals with trigonometry and covers the following topics:
 Exact values
 Trigonometric ratios of compound angles
Assignment
_______________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT 3
_____________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Mathematics N4 Assignment Code: D10055893-C Edition: 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS

 postal address;
 postal code;
 subject name;

Post:
returned unmarked.
further comments.
E-mail:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 1
Draw a unit circle with an angle  in the second quadrant, and use it to
2 2
prove that tan  + 1 = sec . [10]
Question 2
(a) Convert the following angles to radians:
i. 270 (2)
ii. 315 (2)
(b) Convert the following angles to degrees:
2
i. (2)
3
5
ii. (2) [8]
6
Question 3
Calculate the exact value of the following without using a calculator:
(a) cot 150 (5)
(b) cos 225 (5)
(c) cos 105 (7) [17]
Question 4
You may not use a calculator for questions (a), (b) and (c).
 
(a) If cos  = m, find sin    . (5)
 2
5 5
(b) Given: sec  =  and cosec  =  . Find sin , cos , tan  and cot . (10)
4 3
  2  2 
(c) Calculate: 3 tan  sec + 4 cot  . (10)
6 4  3 
(d) Solve for x: sec (2x  10) = 2. (6) [31]
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 5
Given: sin (x + y) = sin x cos y + cos x sin y

and cos (x + y) = cos x cos y  sin x sin y
(a) Derive a formula for cot (x + y). (8)
(b) Derive a formula for cos (2x). (3)
(c) If sin x = 0,8 and sin y = 0,6, calculate sin (x + y) without using a
calculator. (10)
2  
(d) Solve algebraically: cos (x + 90) = 2 sin x,  <x< . (8)
2 2
   
(e) Simplify: sin (x +  )tan  x   sec   x  . (5) [34]
 2 2 
TOTAL: [100]
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 5
Weight
Value
10
 straight line graphs.
Prescribed reading
 Module 5.
Topics
Module 5 deals with sketch graphs and covers the following topics:
 Coordinates
 The domain and range
 Dependent and independent variables
 Functions and relations
 Function values
 The inverse of functions and relations
 Continuous and discontinuous functions or relations
 Symmetry
 Sketching the graphs
Assignment
material covered in Study Session 5, start with Study Session 6. There is no
assignment for Study Session 5.
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 6
Weight
Value
20
 elementary algebra; and

 trigonometry.
Prescribed reading
 Module 6.
Topics
Module 6 deals with limits and differentiation and covers the following topics:
 Limits
 The binomial theorem
 Differentiation from first principles
 Differentiation
 Maximum and minimum values
Assignment
_______________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT 4
_____________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Mathematics N4 Assignment Code: D10055893-D Edition: 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS

 postal address;
 postal code;
 subject name;

Post:
returned unmarked.
further comments.
E-mail:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 1
(a) Explain the difference between a function and a relation. (4)
(b) Determine whether the following are functions or relations:
i. x= 25  y 2
x
ii. y=e
x y
iii. + =1
4 9
2
iv. x = 4y + y  6 (4) [8]
Question 2
Find the intercepts with the axes or asymptotes, and draw neat sketches
of the following (do NOT use tables of values):
x2 y2
(a) + =1 (4)
4 9
x2 y2
(b)  =1 (4)
4 9
6
(c) y= (4)
x
(d) x = 2 loge (4y) (7)
 
(e) y = 2 sin (3x + 30) with domain   x  (7)
3 2
(f) Which of the graphs in (a) to (e) are symmetrical? Explain your
choice(s). (4) [30]
Question 3
Find the values of the following limits:
2
(a) lim x  2x  15 (2)
x  3 x 3
2
(b) lim x  2x  15 (3)
x   3x 2  4
lim 2x
(c) (2) [7]
x  0 log 4x
Question 4
Using the binomial theorem, develop x  h  2 to four terms.

1
[4]
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 5
From first principles (using the definition of the gradient m of a curve at a given
point) calculate the gradient of the tangent to:
2
y = f (x) = 2x + 1 when x = 1. [6]
Question 6
 dy 
Determine the first derivative   of:
 dx 
1
(a) y = 3 x + 3x 2 (2)
2x 3 x
(b) y = 2e + ln x  2e (3)
sin x
(c) y= (3)
sec x
(d) y = tan 3x 2   (2)
(e) y = ln (cosec x) (2)
cos 3x
(f) y=e (3)
2
(g) y = (tan 3x) (3)
(h)
3 2
y =   e + ln x 2  2  xe   x
(4)
3x ln x
(i) y= + (6) [28]
3x tan x
Question 7
3
Given: y = f (x) = x  3x + 2.
(a) Determine:
dy
i. (1)
dx
ii. the second derivative (1)
iii. turning points of the curve (3)
_______________________________________________________________________
iv. which is a maximum and which is a minimum (2)
v. point of inflection (2)
vi. intercepts on the axes (3)
(b) Sketch the graph. (5) [17]
TOTAL: [100]
_______________________________________________________________________
STUDY SESSION 7
Weight
Value
20
 the work covered in Modules 4, 5 and 6.
Prescribed reading
 Module 7.
Topics
Module 7 deals with integration and covers the following topics:
 Introduction
 Standard integrals
 Summary of all the relevant standard integrals
 Integrals of trigonometric functions
 Integrals of 1/x, ex and ax

 Integrals of the trigonometric functions if the angle (e.g. x) is multiplied by a
constant
 Integrals of ekx and akx

 Definite integrals
 Calculations of area using integration
Assignment
paper to the College for marking.
_______________________________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENT 5
_____________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Mathematics N4 Assignment Code: D10055893-E Edition: 1
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS

 postal address;
 postal code;
 subject name;

Post:
returned unmarked.
further comments.
E-mail:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 1
Determine the following integrals (Note: It is often necessary to simplify the

integrand first):
 2 cos (ax  b)  3  dx

2x
(a) (5)
 3 x
 xe
3
(b)  e   dx (6)
x 3 
 1 sin 2x 
(c)  2 cos2 x  tan x cot x  cos x 
dx (6)
 sin 
2  2 2
(d) 2x  cos2 2x  x  2 cos   2 dx (6) [23]
 x 
Question 2
Calculate the following definite integrals (note that the result is simply a
number):

4
(a)  cos 2x dx (6)
0
5
2
(b)  x  3 dx (6)
4
8
10
(c)  x2
dx (6) [18]
2
Question 3
Calculate the following areas. First draw a neat sketch indicating the
required area.
Also show the area element A:
(a) The area enclosed by the x-axis and that part of the curve
2
y = 5x + 6  x for which y is positive. (12)

(b) The area enclosed by y = 2 sin 2x, the x-axis, x = 0, and x = . (12)
2
2x
(c) The area enclosed by y = 2e , the x-axis, x = 0, and x = 2. (10) [34]
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 4
The gradient of the tangent drawn at any point on a curve is given by

dy
m= = 1  4x. Determine the equation of the curve if it passes through
dx
the point (2, 4). [8]
Question 5
1 2
The area of a sector of a circle is given by r  ( in radians) so that an
2
1 2
area element A = r  .
2

r
Use this to calculate the area of a semi-circle. [6]
Question 6
Prove the following trigonometric identities (note that the left side and the
right side must be simplified separately):
2 2
(a) sin  + 2 sin  cos  = 1  cos  + sin 2 (3)
sin 2x
(b) = tan x (4)
1  cos 2x
(c) tan  + cot   2 cosec 2 = 0 (4) [11]
TOTAL: [100]
_______________________________________________________________________

D10055893-E1 Mathematics n4

Enviado por

Dados do documento

Título original

Direitos autorais

Formatos disponíveis

Compartilhar este documento

Compartilhar ou incorporar documento

Opções de compartilhamento

Você considera este documento útil?

Este conteúdo é inapropriado?

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

D10055893-E1 Mathematics n4

Enviado por

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

MATHEMATICS N4

How to Use this Study Guide 1

Errors in your Textbook 2

Damelin Correspondence College

Phone: (021) 417 6622 or 0860 41 41 41 Fax: 0861 122 322

VISIT US ON THE INTERNET: http://www.dcc.edu.za

1st Edition December 2012

 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES GROUP (ICG) PTY. LTD. 2012

Please note the following changes to your textbook:

Refer to page 31.

Change the word 'uneven' in sentence (1) to 'odd'.

Refer to pages 36, 37, 41, 270 and 271.

Refer to page 42.

Refer to page 43.

Refer to page 49.

Refer to page 79.

Refer to page 169.

Refer to page 257.

Change the first two lines of Example 2 to the following:

Refer to page 258.

Refer to page 260.

Refer to page 261.

Refer to page 263.

Refer to page 287.

Refer to page 288.

Here is your detailed syllabus for the subject Mathematics N4.

Module 1: Equations, manipulation and word problems

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

Examples relating to (b):

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

(c) Identify and calculate the minor of a third order determinant.

 Examples relating to (a):

 Examples relating to (b):

 Example relating to (c):

But the place sign for 2 is: +.

Therefore, the co-factor for element 2 is: + (24) = 24

Module 3: Complex numbers

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

(a) Solve a quadratic equation with complex roots.

(d) Determine the conjugate of a complex number and apply it in calculations.

(g) Solve complex equations.

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

from the identities in (b) and apply them.

 Example relating to (a):

 Examples relating to (b):

 Determine tan (75°) without the use of mathematical tables.

 Example relating to (e):

Solve for x if sin 2x – cos x = 0,5

On completion of the module, you should be able to:

i. Domain and range

ii. Dependent and independent variable

iii. Functions and relations

iv. Points of symmetry with reference to an axis or the lines y =  x

v. Continuous and discontinuous functions

vi. Inverse functions and relations

(cc) y = k logenx with n a positive integer

(dd) y = k loganx with a > 1 and a and n positive integers

(ee) y = k loganx with 0 < a < 1 rational and n a positive

vi. y = a sin (bx + c) + d;

 Example relating to (a):

(i) What is the range of this function?

(iii) Is the given function continuous at y = 0?

 Example relating to (b):