FINAL

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS P1

PREPARATORY EXAMINATION

SEPTEMBER 2022

MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours

NOTE:

 If a candidate answered a QUESTION TWICE, mark only the FIRST attempt.

 If a candidate crossed out an answer and did not redo it, mark the crossed-out answer.
 Consistent accuracy applies to ALL aspects of the marking guidelines.
 Assuming values/answers in order to solve a problem is unacceptable.

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Mathematics/P1 2 September 2022 Preparatory Examination
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QUESTION 1

1 1
1.1.1 𝑥 = −5 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = A –5 A
2 2 (2)
1.1.2 −3𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 8 = 0 A standard form
−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐 (Penalize 1 mark
𝑥= if rounding off is CA correct substitution into
2𝑎
−(−7) ± √(−7)2 − 4(−3)(8) incorrect – once quadratic formula
𝑥= here for entire
2(−3)
paper) CACAanswers
𝑥 = −3,17 𝑜𝑟 0,84

(4)
1.1.3 √𝑥 + 5 + 1 = 𝑥
√𝑥 + 5 = 𝑥 − 1
2 A isolating surd
(√𝑥 + 5) = (𝑥 − 1)2
𝑥 + 5 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1
𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 4 = 0 CA standard form
(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 4) = 0 CA factors
𝑥 = −1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4 CA 𝑥 ≠ −1
n/a CA x=4
(5)
1.1.4 −5 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
3 A critical value – 5
3
A critical value 2
CA interval notation
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1.2 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5 → (1)
𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 − 3 = 0 → (2)
From (1): 𝑥 = 5 − 3𝑦 → (3) A making x the subject
Substituting (3) into (2):
𝑦(5 − 3𝑦) + 𝑦 2 − 3 = 0 CA substitution
−2 𝑦 2 + 5𝑦 − 3 = 0
2 𝑦 2 − 5𝑦 + 3 = 0 CA standard form
(2𝑦 − 3)(𝑦 − 1) = 0
3 CA factors
𝑦 = 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 1 CA y – values
2
1
𝑥= 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2 CA x – values
2 (6)
OR
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5 → (1) OR
2
𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0 → (2)
5−𝑥
From (1): y = → (3)
3
A making y the subject
Substituting (3) into (2):
5−𝑥 5−𝑥 2
𝑥( )+( ) −3=0 CA substitution
3 3
3𝑥(5 − 𝑥) + 25 − 10𝑥 + 𝑥 2 − 27 = 0
CA standard form
−2 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 2 = 0
2 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 2 = 0
CA factors
(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2) = 0
1
𝑥= 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2 CA x – values
2
3
𝑦 = 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 1 CA y – values
2 (6)
1.3 𝑛 10𝑛 + 2𝑛+2
√
52𝑛 + 4. 5𝑛
𝑛 2𝑛 . 5𝑛 + 2𝑛 . 22
= √
52𝑛 + 4. 5𝑛

2𝑛 (5𝑛 + 4)
𝑛
A factorising numerator
= √ 𝑛 𝑛
5 (5 + 4) A factorising denominator

𝑛 2𝑛
= √ CA simplifying
5𝑛
2 CA answer
= (4)
5
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Mathematics/P1 4 September 2022 Preparatory Examination
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QUESTION 2
2.1 45 ; 65 AA answers (2)
2.2 5 9 17 29

1D 4 8 12

2D 4 4

A 2𝑎 = 4
2𝑎 = 4 ∴𝑎=2
A 𝑎=2
3𝑎 + 𝑏 = 4 ∴ 𝑏 = −2 A 3𝑎 + 𝑏 = 4
𝑎+𝑏+𝑐 =5 ∴𝑐=5 A 𝑎+𝑏+𝑐 =5
(4)
𝑇𝑛 = 2𝑛2 − 2𝑛 + 5
2.3 𝑇𝑛 = 2𝑛2 − 2𝑛 + 5 = 2023 A equating nth term to 2023
2𝑛2 − 2𝑛 − 2018 = 0
𝑛2 − 𝑛 − 1009 = 0 CA standard form
1 ± √1 + 4036
𝑛= = 32.27 𝑜𝑟 − 31.27 CA n – values
2
Since n is not a Natural Number, 2023 is not a term of the sequence. CA conclusion (4)
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QUESTION 3
26 ; 22 ; 18 ; … A n – value
𝑛 A a – value
S𝑛 = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
2 A d – value
50 CA answer
S50 = [2(26) + (50 − 1)(−4)]
2 (4)
S50 = −3600 OR

OR A n – value
𝑛
S𝑛 = [𝑎 + 𝑇𝑛 ] A a – value
2 A T50 – value
50
S50 = [26 + (−170)] CA answer (4)
2
S50 = −3600
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QUESTION 4

4.1 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑟 + 𝑎𝑟 2 + 𝑎𝑟 3 + ⋯ + 𝑎𝑟 𝑛−1 → (1) A equation (1)

𝑟𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 + 𝑎𝑟 2 + 𝑎𝑟 3 + ⋯ + 𝑎𝑟 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑟 𝑛 → (2) A equation (2)
(2) – (1):
𝑟𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛 = 𝑎𝑟 𝑛 − 𝑎 A subtracting LHS and
𝑆𝑛 (𝑟 − 1) = 𝑎(𝑟 𝑛 − 1) RHS terms
𝑎(𝑟 𝑛 − 1)
𝑆𝑛 = ;𝑟 ≠ 1 A factorising
𝑟−1 (4)
4.2.1 AS: 12 + 𝑑 ; 12 + 2𝑑 ; …. A AS set up of terms
GS: 12𝑟 ; 12𝑟 2 ; …. A GS set up of terms
(2)
4.2.2 12 + 𝑑 = 12𝑟 → (1) A equation (1) and (2)
36 + 3𝑑 + 3 = 12 + 12𝑟 + 12𝑟 2 → (2)
From (1): 𝑑 = 12𝑟 − 12 → (3) A making d the subject
Substituting (3) into (2), we have
36 + 3(12𝑟 − 12) + 3 = 12 + 12𝑟 + 12𝑟 2
12 + (12𝑟 − 12) + 1 = 4 + 4𝑟 + 4𝑟 2
4𝑟 2 − 8𝑟 + 3 = 0 CA standard quadratic form
(2𝑟 − 1)(2𝑟 − 3) = 0 CA factors
1 3
𝑟= 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 = CA answers
2 2
(5)
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QUESTION 5

5.1 1
𝑦=1−
𝑥−2
A 𝑥=2
𝑥 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 1
A 𝑦=1 (2)
5.2 1 A y-intercept
𝑦 − intercept ∶ (0 ; 1 )
2
𝑥 − intercept: 𝑥 = 3 A 𝑥 = 3
(3; 0) CA coordinate form (3)
5.3 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1 A Gradient value (2)
A y – intercept
5.4 𝑦 ∈ 𝑅; 𝑦 ≠ 1 A answer (1)
OR OR
𝑦 ∈ (−∞; 1) ∪ (1; ∞) A answer (1)

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Mathematics/P1 6 September 2022 Preparatory Examination
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QUESTION 6
6.1 0 = −2(6) + 𝑑 A substitution of point T(6 ; 0)
𝑑 = 12 A answer (2)
Answer only full marks
6.2 𝑐 = 12
𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 6) A subst. x – intercepts

12 = 𝑎(0 + 2)(0 − 6) A substitution R(0 ; 12)

12 = −12𝑎
𝑎 = −1 A a – value
𝑦 = −1(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 6) A a – value and factors
2 (4)
𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 12
OR OR

𝑥 = 2 …Axis of symmetry A axis of symmetry value

2
𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 − 2) + 𝑞 …..(A)
Substituting (0;12) into (A)
12 = 𝑎(0 − 2)2 + 𝑞 → 12 = 4𝑎 + 𝑞 … . (1) A substitution R(0 ; 12)
Substituting (6;0) into (A)
0 = 𝑎(6 − 2)2 + 𝑞 → 0 = 16𝑎 + 𝑞 … . . (2)
(1) – (2) :
12 = −12𝑎
−1 = 𝑎 A a – value
16 = 𝑞
𝑦 = −1(𝑥 − 2)2 + 16 A a – value and TP (4)
𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 12
6.3 4 2  6 A Using calculus/formula/midpoint
−2𝑥 + 4 = 0 or x   or x 
2(1) 2
𝑥=2
CA x = 2 (provided it is +ve)
2
𝑦 = −(2) + 4(2) + 12 = 16 CA y – value
(2 ; 16) (3)
6.4.1 0≤𝑥≤6 AAanswer (2)
(penalty 1 mark for incorrect notation)
6.4.2 −2 < 𝑥 < 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 6 AA−2 < 𝑥 < 0 A 𝑥 > 6 (3)
6.5 R/ (2 ; −12 ) Ax – value (2)
A y – value
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QUESTION 7
7.1 A(0 ; 1) AAanswer (2)
7.2 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥
32 = 𝑎5 A substitution of point T(5;32)
(2)
𝑎=2 A answer
7.3 𝑥∈𝑅 A answer (1)
OR OR
(1)
𝑥 ∈ (−∞; ∞) A answer
7.4 𝑦 = log 2 𝑥 CACAanswer (2)
7.5 log 2 𝑥 = 5 CA end points
A interval
𝑥 = 25 = 32
0 < 𝑥 ≤ 32 Can be solved by log inequalities. (2)
Answer Only – Full marks
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QUESTION 8
8.1
1 Jun 31 Jul 31Aug ………. 30 Apr
2021 2021 2021 2023
A – formula
5000
600 600 600 ……….. 600 A value of n
Dipinda’s final amount in the account: A value of i

𝑥[(1 + 𝑖)𝑛 − 1] FV – formula

= P(1 + 𝑖)𝑛 +
𝑖 A value of n
14.25% 23
14.25% 23 600 [(1 + ) − 1]
12
= 5000 (1 + ) + CAcorrect substitution into A
12 14.25%
CA correct substitution into Fv
12
CA answer (6)
= R22 321,54
8.2.1 𝑥[1 − (1 + 𝑖)−𝑛 ]
P=
𝑖
13.35 % −𝑛 A value of P, x and
10000 [1 − (1 + 12 ) ]
800 000 = value of i
13.35%
12
A substitution into
−𝑛 formula
13.35 % 11
(1 + ) = = 0,11
12 100

−𝑛 = log (1+13.35 %) 0.11

12 A use of logs
𝑛 = 199,5083362 A decimal value
Therefore the loan will be paid off in 200 months. (4)
N.B. Candidates can also substitute the value of 200 into the Pv
formula to show that the loan will be paid in 200 months.

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8.2.2a 𝑥[1 − (1 + 𝑖)−𝑛 ]

P=
𝑖
13.35 % −80,5083362
10 000 [1 − (1 + ) ]
12 A value of n
= 13.35 %
A value of i
12 (3)
= 𝑅530 009,55 CA answer

If n = 81 is used and P = 𝑹𝟓𝟑𝟐 𝟎𝟏𝟎, 𝟓𝟖

Give a maximum of 2/3 marks
N.B. Candidates can also use the method of A – Fv

8.2.2b A = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛

13.35 % 4
A = 𝑅530 009,55 (1 + ) A value of n
12
A = 𝑅 553 991,4839 CA answer
𝑥[1 − (1 + 𝑖)−𝑛 ]
P=
𝑖
13.35 % −77
𝑥 [1 − (1 + ) ] A value of n
12
553 991,4839 = 13.35 %
12 CA answer (4)
𝑥 = 𝑅10 748, 55

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Mathematics/P1 9 September 2022 Preparatory Examination
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QUESTION 9 (penalize 1 mark once for incorrect notation in this question)

9.1 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥) A formula

𝑓 / (𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ
2 2
3(𝑥+ℎ)
− 3𝑥
/ (𝑥)
𝑓 = lim A substitution
ℎ→0 ℎ

2𝑥 − 2(𝑥 + ℎ) 1 CA LCD

𝑓 / (𝑥) = lim ×
ℎ→0 3𝑥(𝑥 + ℎ) ℎ
CA simplification of
2𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 2ℎ 1 numerator
𝑓 / (𝑥) = lim ×
ℎ→0 3𝑥(𝑥 + ℎ) ℎ
−2 CA answer
𝑓 / (𝑥) = 2
3𝑥 (5)
OR
OR
2 A value of 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ)
𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) =
3(𝑥 + ℎ) CA value of
2 2 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥) = −
3(𝑥 + ℎ) 3𝑥
𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥) −2
= 𝑓(𝑥+ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥)
ℎ 3𝑥(𝑥 + ℎ) CA value of ℎ
′ (𝑥)
−2
𝑓 = lim
ℎ→0 3𝑥(𝑥 + ℎ) A formula
−2
𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 2 (5)
3𝑥 CA answer
9.2.1 𝑔(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 7)3
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 21𝑥 2 + 147𝑥 + 343 AA (two terms correct 1
𝑔/ (𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 42𝑥 + 147 mark, all terms correct 2
marks)
CACACAeach term (5)

9.2.2 4
𝑦 = √𝑥 5 −
9𝑥 2
5 4 AA
𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 −2
9 writing in exponential form

𝑑𝑦 5 3 8 −3
= 𝑥2 + 𝑥 (4)
𝑑𝑥 2 9 CACA each term

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QUESTION 10

10.1.1 𝑥 3 − 12𝑥 − 16 = 0
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8) = 0 A binomial factor
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 4) = 0 AAfactors
𝑥 = −2 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4 CA CA  answers (5)
10.1.2 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 12𝑥 − 16
𝑓 / (𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 12 = 0 A derivative and
𝑥2 − 4 = 0 equating to 0
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2) = 0
𝑥 = −2 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2 CA factors
𝑦 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = −32 CA x – values
CA y – values (4)
10.1.3

CA Maximum and

Minimum points
CA x – intercepts
A y – intercept
A shape

(4)
// (𝑥) nd
10.1.4 𝑓 = 6𝑥 > 0 A 2 derivative
𝑥>0 Answer only: full marks A answer
(2)
10.2 𝑝/ (𝑥) = −3𝑥 2 − 8 A derivative
−3𝑥 2 ≤ 0 for all 𝑥𝜖𝑅 A reasoning
2
−3𝑥 − 8 ≤ 0
The gradient of all tangents to the graph of p is always A reasoning
negative.

(3)
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Mathematics/P1 11 September 2022 Preparatory Examination
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QUESTION 11

11.1 𝑡2
𝐿 = 1000 + 6𝑡 −
4
𝑑𝐿 1
=6− 𝑡 AA for each term (2)
𝑑𝑡 2
11.2 𝑑𝐿 𝑑𝐿
For greatest lead: =0 CA =0
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
or
1
6− 𝑡 =0 equating derivative
2 to 0
𝑡 = 12 minutes (2)
CA answer

11.3 𝑑𝐿 1 CA substitution of t = 60

= 6 − (60)
𝑑𝑡 𝑡=60 2 into derivative and
value of – 24
𝑑𝐿
= −24
𝑑𝑡 𝑡=60
The runner’s lead is decreasing at 24 metres per minute CA conclusion (provided
the derivative is – ve) (2)
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QUESTION 12

12.1 7! or 5 040 A A 7! or 5040

(2)
12.2 6! × 2! AA6! × 2!
= 1440 A 1440 (3)

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QUESTION 13
13.1 P (A or B) = P(A) + P(B) A condition for mutually
0,63 = 3P(B)+P(B) exclusive events
4P(B) = 0,63 A correct substitution
P(B) = 0,16 A P(B) value (3)
13.2.1 12 11 12 11
P(Both Picture cards) = × A × 51
52
52 51
11 A
11
= 0,0498 =
= = 0,0498 = 4,98 % 221 (2)
221 4,98 %
13.2.2

P (at least 1 picture card)

= 1 – P (no picture card) A Method
40 39
=1−( × ) A Correct Substitution
52 51 7
A 17 = 0,4118 =
7
= = 0,4118 = 41,18 % 41,18 %
17
OR OR (3)

P (at least 1 picture)

12 11 12 40 40 12 AAprobabilities
=( × )+( × )+( × )
52 51 52 51 52 51
7
A = 0,4118 =
7 17
= = 0,4118 = 41,18 % 41,18 %
17
(3)
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