MATHEMATICS AND ACCOUNTING SAICA CAMP

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS

PRE TEST

QUESTION PAPER

MARKS : 50

DURATION : 1 HOUR

This paper consists of 5 pages including this cover page & formula sheet.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 4 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers.

4. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

5. Unless stated otherwise, an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable, non-

graphic) may be used.

6. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

7. Number your answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1
𝑥−3
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1

𝑥
1.1 Express 𝑓(𝑥) in the form of 𝑓(𝑥) = +𝑞 (2)
𝑥+𝑝

1.2 Write down the equation of line of symmetry that has a negative gradient. (2)
[𝟒]

QUESTION 2

In the diagram, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑥 is drawn. B(2 ; 4) is a point on 𝑓.

2.1 Determine:

(a) the equation of 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

(b) The values(s) of 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) < 4. (2)

[𝟒]

QUESTION 3

3.1 1
Given : 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥2
2

3.1.1 State whether 𝑓(𝑥) is a function or not and state a reason for your answer. (1)

3.1.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 (𝑥), if 𝑥 ≥ 0. (2)

[𝟑]

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QUESTION 4

4.1 𝑑𝑦 𝜋 3 (4)
Determine : 𝑑𝑥 ∶ 𝑦 = + 3 √𝑥
𝑥

4.2 In the diagram below, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑.

1
The graph of 𝑓 cuts the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 at 𝑥 = 2, touches it at 𝑥 = −3 and cuts the 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 at 9.

4.2.1 Show that 𝑎 = −2, 𝑏 = −11, 𝑐 = −12 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 = 9 (5)

4.2.2 Determine the coordinate of the point on 𝑓 that has a gradient of 8. (3)
[𝟏𝟐]

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QUESTION 5

5.1 If cos 35° = 𝑝, without using a calculator, determine the value of cos 70° in term of 𝑝. (3)

5.2 1− cos 2𝑥 − sin 𝑥

Prove that = tan 𝑥
sin 2𝑥− cos 𝑥 (4)

5.3 Determine the general solution of cos x sin x 2 (5)

[𝟏𝟐]

QUESTION 6

In the diagram, the vertices A , B and C of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 are concyclic. EB and EC are tangents to the circle at
𝐵𝑇 3
B and C respectively. T is a point on AB such that TE || AC. BC cuts TE at F. The ratio of 𝐴𝑇 = 2 .

B
1
2

3 F 2
T E
1 2 1

2 3
1
A C

6.1 𝐵𝐶 (2)
Determine with reasons the ratio of 𝐵𝐹

6.2 Prove that ∆ BAC ∕∕∕ ∆BTF . (3)

6.3 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆BTF (3)

Hence or otherwise determine 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 ∆BAC

6.4 Prove that 𝐵̂3 = 𝑇̂3 (4)

6.5 Prove that TBEC is a cyclic quadrilateral. (3)

[𝟏𝟓]

TOTAL: [𝟓𝟎]

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 INFORMATION SHEET

 b  b 2  4ac
x
2a
A  P(1  ni ) A  P(1  ni ) A  P(1  i ) n A  P(1  i ) n
n n
n(n  1)
1  n i  Tn  a  (n  1)d Sn 
n
2a  (n  1)d 
i 1 i 1 2 2

Tn  ar n1 Sn 

a r n 1  ; r 1 S 
a
; 1  r  1
r 1 1 r

F

x 1  i   1
n
 P
x[1  (1  i)n ]
i i
f ( x  h)  f ( x )
f ' ( x)  lim
h 0 h
 x  x2 y1  y 2 
d  ( x 2  x1 ) 2  ( y 2  y1 ) 2 M  1 ; 
 2 2 

y 2  y1
y  mx  c y  y1  m( x  x1 ) m m  tan
x 2  x1

x  a 2   y  b2  r 2
a b c 1
In ABC:   a 2  b 2  c 2  2bc. cos A area ABC  ab. sin C
sin A sin B sin C 2
sin      sin  . cos   cos  . sin  sin      sin  . cos   cos  . sin 
cos     cos  . cos   sin  . sin  cos     cos  . cos   sin  . sin 

cos 2   sin 2 

cos 2  1  2 sin 2  sin 2  2 sin  . cos
2 cos 2   1

( x ; y )  ( x cos  y sin  ; y cos  x sin  )
n 2

 fx  x  x 
i
x   2 i 1

n n
n( A)
P ( A)  P(A of B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A en B)
n S 

yˆ  a  bx b
 x  x ( y  y )
 (x  x) 2

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