James Ruse 2005 Year 9 Maths Yearly & Solutions
James Ruse 2005 Year 9 Maths Yearly & Solutions
James Ruse 2005 Year 9 Maths Yearly & Solutions
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2 Given that = p+q 3 , where p and q are rational, 3
3+ 3
find the values of p and q.
D C
SECTION B ( 16 Marks )
1. Fully factor 3 x 4 − 48 y 4 3
2. Find the probability that two people were born on Friday if it is known 2
that at least one was born on a Friday.
3. Simplify 9 x −2 ÷ 27 x −3 . 2
SECTION C ( 16 Marks )
3 (a) From the diagram given , show that ∆AED ||| ∆BEC . 3
(b) Briefly explain why the points A,B,C and D lie on the 2
circumference of a circle.
A
4 B
2
8 E 4
D C
1. Find the equation of the line passing through the point (1,4) and 2
perpendicular to the line 2 x − 3 y − 6 = 0.
56°
B C D
(a) Copy the diagram onto your answer sheet and find ∠AFC 2
giving reasons.
(b) Prove that AFE is a straight line. 2
5. If four horses eat four bales of hay in four days, how many days 3
will it take for twenty horses to eat thirty bales of hay.
x
4. If x > 0 , y > 0 and x 2 − y 2 = 2 xy , find the exact value of . 3
y
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