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Straight lines, distance, midpoint, circles and coordinate geometry in the Cartesian plane.
Watch the full lesson before attempting practice questions.
Master these ideas before attempting exam questions.
Distance: d = √[(x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²]. Midpoint: M = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2).
m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁). Parallel lines: equal gradients. Perpendicular lines: m₁ × m₂ = −1.
y = mx + c or y − y₁ = m(x − x₁). Always have the gradient before finding the equation.
(x − a)² + (y − b)² = r². Centre (a, b), radius r. Complete the square to find this form.
Perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency. Use m_radius × m_tangent = −1.
Commit these to memory — they appear in almost every exam.
These are your learning targets for Analytical Geometry.
Avoid these errors — they cost marks every year.
If the circle equation is not in standard form, you must complete the square to find the centre and radius.
m_perp = −1/m. Don't just negate — take the negative reciprocal.
Use the correct coordinates: (x₁, y₁) from point 1 and (x₂, y₂) from point 2 consistently.
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Comprehensive CAPS-aligned notes covering all key concepts, theorems, and worked examples for Analytical Geometry.
NSC-style exam questions with full memorandum. Ideal for timed practice and self-assessment before exams.
Graded practice questions organised by difficulty. Perfect for building confidence before Paper 2.
Straight answers to common Grade 12 CAPS questions about Analytical Geometry.
Analytical Geometry in Grade 12 CAPS focuses on straight-line geometry on the Cartesian plane. You work with gradients, equations of lines, distances, midpoints, and angles of inclination.
Memorise the key formulas, sketch diagrams when possible, and substitute values carefully. Practising gradient and line-equation questions repeatedly helps you become much faster.
Common mistakes include using the wrong coordinates, mixing up x and y values, and sign errors in the distance and gradient formulas. Learners also lose marks when they skip the formula step.
CAPS exams usually test gradients, equations of lines, midpoint calculations, distance between points, and conditions for parallel or perpendicular lines. These questions are common in Paper 2.
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