MATHEMATICS - ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY

Introduction

Welcome  Grade 10 learners 

 

SUBJECT:  MATHEMATICS

 

LESSON TOPIC:    ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY  

 

Introduction: check the following link 

 

https://youtu.be/4TPAlYX8_To

 

 

Task

1.  Determine the length of AB, if these coordinates are given A(2;1)  and B (6;-4)

2. A(-2;4), B(K;-8), C(-5;1) are given with AB=BC 

       2.1) Determine the value of K. 

        2.2) What type of triangle is ABC 

3. Consider the points J(-4;1), K(-1;-3), L(3;0), M(0;-4)

     3.1) Show that JKLM is a rhombus 

      3.2) is JKLM a square justify your answer

4. Calculate the gradient of PQ and QR if P(2;3), Q(-4;-1), R(6;-3)

5. Points M(-3;2), N(6;-8), P(12;10), R(-2;7)

        5.1) show that RN=MP 

        5.2) is RM||PN? justify your answer

 6. If P(-7;-1) and Q (3;2)  are given determine the midpoint of PQ  

 

Process

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • The task consists of 6 questions. 
  • Answer all the questions 
  •  Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this task.
  • Show all your workings 
  • Use a scientific calculator 
  • Note  show the formula you using 
  • Leave a line after each answer 
  • Write neatly and legibly. 
Evaluation

Understanding the problem correct use of formula

Complete understanding of problem  using correct formula                                                                      2

Partially  of the problem was misinterpreted                                                                                              1

complete misunderstanding of the problem                                                                                               0

 

Planing a solution 

Implemented correctly  all steps are correct                                                                                              2

 Partially correct plan based on part of the problem being interpreted correctly                                        1

  no attempt                                                                                                                                                0

 

Getting a solution or solving the problem 

Correct answer and correct label for answer  all steps of the problem are correct                                     2

Did not result in a solution that solved problem                                                                                          1

Wrong answer based on inappropriate plan                                                                                                0   

Conclusion

Learners should always write down the formula before attempting to question as this will help them to remember the formulas and to use them correctly. The learners must be able to use and apply formulas to calculate the distance, gradient, and midpoint of geometric figures on the Cartesian plane. 

Geometry formulas

  

See the source image

 

Distance is a measure of the length between two points. The formula for finding the distance between any two points is: 

The gradient between two points is determined by the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change. 

If two lines are parallel, their gradients are equal 

If two lines are perpendicular the products of their gradients are equal to -1  

For horizontal lines, the gradient is equal to zero 

For vertical lines, the gradient is undefines

The midpoint formula is used for finding the mid-point between two points 

Credits

sources: Grade 10 MATHEMATICS PLATINUM 

 

Teacher Page

Miss Lisa Ngomane 

email: ngomanelisa00@gmail.com