Mathematics/P1 TS/November 2023

TSHWANE SOUTH DISTRICT

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1

03 NOVEMBER 2023
MARKS: 150

TIME: 3 HOURS

This examination paper consists of 10 pages including the cover page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 10 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, which you have used in
determining the answers.

5. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be

used, unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x in each of the following

1.1.1 x(3x + 2) = 0 (2)

1.1.2 3x 2 + 7 x − 1 = 0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)

1.1.3 x2 + 9  6 x (4)

1.1.4 24
x2 + 2 x + = 11
x + 2x
2 (6)

1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously:

y − x = 8 and 2 y 2 + xy + x + 2 = 0 (6)

1.3 For which value(s) of x is x 2 − 3 , real? (4)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 2 x + 4 − 6.2 x −1
Simplify fully WITHOUT using a calculator: (4)
5.2 x + 2

2.2 Solve for x , WITHOUT using a calculator:

2.2.1 1
x−1

  −9 = 0 (3)
3

2.2.2 22 x + 4 = 5.2 x (4)

2.2.3 x
4 = 64 (3)

2.3 Show that 32 − 50 + 18 = 2 2 (3)

2.4 x2 + 2
Simplify if x = 3 + 2 (4)
x−2
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Given the finite linear pattern: 3;5;7;…;141

3.1.1 Determine Tn , the nth term of the pattern. (2)

3.1.2 Calculate the value of T15 (1)

3.1.3 Determine the number of terms in the pattern. (2)

3.2 Given the first three terms of a linear pattern:

x + 4 ; 2x ; x + 8 .

3.2.1 Calculate the value of x . (3)

3.2.2 Calculate the numeric values of the three terms. (1)

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QUESTION 4

The quadratic pattern: 3; x ;10; y ;21;… has a constant second difference of

1.

4.1 Calculate the values of x and y . (4)

4.2 Determine Tn the general term of the sequence. (4)

4.3 Prove algebraically that the sum of any two consecutive terms is a
perfect square. (5)
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QUESTION 5

Given: f ( x ) = x 2 + x − 12

Write f ( x ) in the form y = a ( x − p ) + q

2
5.1 (3)

5.2 Find the coordinates of the turning point of f (2)

5.3 Find the x -intercepts of f . (3)

5.4 Sketch the graph of f . (3)

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5.5 Calculate the average gradient of f between x = −1 and x = 0 (1)

5.6 Sketch on the same set of axes the graph of g ( x ) = x − 3 . (2)

5.7 Calculate the coordinates of points of intersection of f and g . (2)

5.8 Use the graphs and determine the value(s) of x if: f ( x )  g ( x) (2)

5.9 Determine the equation of the reflection of f in the x -axis. (2)

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QUESTION 6

a
The graph of f ( x ) = + q is sketched below. The point A(-2;-3) is the
x+ p
point of intersection of the asymptotes of f .The graph of f intersects the x -
axis at (-1;0). K is the y -intercept of f .

6.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the graph of the graph (2)
of f .

6.2 Determine the equation of f . (4)

6.3 Write down the coordinates of K. (2)

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6.4 The graph of f is translated 6 units to the right and 3 units downwards.
This new function is labelled h ( x ) . Write down and simplify the
(3)
equation of h .
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QUESTION 7

The graphs of g ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c and f ( x ) = k .2 x are sketched below. P and

Q are the x -intercepts of the graph g . The maximum function value of f is
25. R is the y -intercept of y . The two graphs intercept at S(2;24).

7.1 Determine the equation of axis of symmetry of g . (1)

7.2 Determine the equation of the graph of g ( x ) . (5)

7.3 Determine the equation of the graph of f ( x ) . (3)

7.4 Write down the coordinates of R. (2)

7.5 Determine the value of g (2) + f ( 3) . (4)

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QUESTION 8

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8.1 The value of a dry-clean machine with an initial cost of R295 000,
reduces at r % p.a. on reducing balance. After five years the machinery
value of R130 000. Calculate the rate r at which the machine
depreciates. (3)

8.2 Calculate the effective rate per annum if an investment earns interest
at a rate of 7,3% p.a., compounded monthly.
(3)

8.3 The output of an investment a businesswoman took out 15 years ago is

R1 400 000. In the last six years before the investment was terminated,
it earned interest of 13.5% p.a., compounded half yearly. During the
first nine years, the interest earned was 10% p.a., compounded
monthly. Calculate the initial investment. (4)

8.4 Tholifa deposits R40 000 into a savings account for 12 years. For the
first five years, the account earns interest of 15.5% p.a. compounded
quarterly. At the end of the fifth year, he deposits an extra R20 000. At
that stage, the interest rate changes to 12% p.a. compounded weekly.
Then after nine years, Tholifa withdraws R34 897, and the interest rate
changes to 8% p.a., compounded monthly. Calculate how much is the
account after 12 years. (6)
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QUESTION 9

9.1 A debate club sold 50 tickets for fundraising purposes. Janet buys 5
tickets. Two draws are then done during assembly.

9.1.1 Draw a tree diagram to represent Janet’s chances to win a (3)

prize.

9.1.2 Calculate the probability that Janet will win:

(a) two prizes (2)

(b) at least one prize (2)

9.2 Events A and B are such that P(A) = 0.5, P(not B) = 0.3 and P(A or B)
= 0.8. Are A and B independent events? Justify your answer with (3)
appropriate calculations.
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QUESTION 10

The Department of Sports conducted a survey that involved a group of

75 runners. The following information was collected:

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• 35 participate in a 10km (T) race.

• 40 like to run half-marathon (H) races.
• 35 athletes took part in marathon (M) races.
• 18 run the 10km and the marathon.
• 21 run half-marathon and marathon races.
• 65 athletes run at least one of the races.
• 9 like to run all three races.
• x athletes ran the 10km and half-marathon, but not the marathon.
10.1 Show the information in a Venn diagram. (5)

10.2 Calculate the value of x , the number of athletes who ran the 10km and (2)
half-marathon, but not the marathon.

10.3 Determine the probability that a randomly chosen runner at least runs (3)
two of the three races.
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TOTAL =150

INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS

− b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

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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 =1
i =
i =1 2
Tn = a + (n − 1)d

Sn =
n
(2a + (n − 1)d )
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 + x 2 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
In ABC: = = a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A
sin A sin B sin C
1
area ABC = ab. sin C
2
sin ( +  ) = sin . cos  + cos.sin  sin ( −  ) = sin . cos  − cos.sin 

cos( +  ) = cos. cos  − sin .sin  cos( −  ) = cos. cos  + sin .sin 

cos2  − sin 2 

cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2  sin 2 = 2 sin  . cos
2 cos2  − 1

( x ; y) → ( x cos + y sin  ; y cos − x sin  )
( x ; y) → ( x cos − y sin  ; y cos + x sin  )
n 2

 fx  (xi − x )
x= 2 = i =1
n n
n( A)
P( A) = P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
n(S )

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yˆ = a + bx b=
 (x − x )( y − y )
 (x − x) 2

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