RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

10 NOVEMBER 2014

TIME: 3 HOURS

MARKS: 150

EXAMINER: T EDWARDS

MODERATOR: R HARMUTH
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. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera which you have used in
determining the answers.

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

5. You MAY use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),

unless stated otherwise.

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

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

8. Begin each question on a NEW PAGE.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

Question 1

Solve for 𝑥

1.1 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 24 = 0 (3)

1.2 3𝑥 2 − 4 = 5𝑥 (4)

1.3 4 − 𝑥 = √𝑥 − 2 (5)
1 1
1.4 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 4 − 27 = 0 (5)
1 2𝑥
1.5 + =1 (6)
𝑥+1 𝑥−1

3
1.6 𝑥−4
≤2 (6)

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Question 2

2.1 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦:

𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 and 𝑦² + 𝑥² = 9 + 2𝑥𝑦 (9)

2.2 Kate can finish her school project in 2 hours less than Simon. They could have finished the
2
projects in 2 5 hours if they had worked together. How long does each one take to do the
work on his/her own? (9)

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Question 3

𝑥−2
3.1 Given: 𝑊 = √ 2𝑥

Calculate the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑊 is non-real (3)

3.2 For which values of 𝑡 will 4𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 = 2𝑡 have real roots? (4)

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Question 4

Consider the sequences in the table below

Term 1 2 3 4 5
Sequence 1 4 6 8 10 a
Sequence 2 3 8 15 24 b
Sequence 3 5 10 17 c

Each term in Sequence 3 is obtained by adding the squares of the corresponding terms in Sequence
1 and 2 and then square rooting the result. For example for the 1st term √42 + 32 = 5

4.1 Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐. (3)

4.2 Determine the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term (𝑇𝑛 ) for Sequence 1. (2)

4.3 The 𝑛𝑡ℎ term of Sequence 2 is 𝑛2 + 𝑘𝑛. Calculate the value of 𝑘. (2)

4.4 Hence, without any further calculation, determine the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term (𝑇𝑛 ) for Sequence 3. (2)

4.5 Hence, determine 𝑇17 in Sequence 3. (2)

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Question 5

The first four terms of a quadratic pattern are +20 ; 24 ; 𝑥 + 8 and 14. Showing ALL your working,
find 𝑇𝑛 .
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Question 6
1 1 1 1
Consider the given series: 1×2
+ 2×3 + 3×4 + 4×5 +. ..

Determine:

6.1 The sum of the first 2 terms (1)

6.2 The sum of the first 3 terms (1)

6.3 The sum of the first 4 terms (1)

6.4 The sum to the nth term (2)

1 1 1 1 1
6.5 Hence determine the value of 1×2 + 2×3 + 3×4 + 4×5 +. . . + 2013×2014 (2)

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Question 7

𝑥[(1 + 𝑖)𝑛 − 1] 𝑥[1 − (1 + 𝑖)−𝑛 ]

𝐹= 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃=
𝑖 𝑖

7.1 Neil invests 𝑅36 000 at 15% p.a. compounded monthly for a period of 9 years.

7.1.1 Calculate the future value of the investment. (3)

7.1.2 Determine the effective annual interest rate. (4)

7.2 Between 2001 and 2011 (i.e. 10 years), the Western Cape population grew from 4 524 264
individuals to 5 822 734. Calculate the population growth rate. (4)

7.3 John took out a loan in order to buy a vehicle. He makes monthly repayments of 𝑅600 and
interest is charged at 7% p.a. compounded monthly. If he is required to pay the loan back
over a period of 8 years, calculate the amount of money he loaned. (4)

7.4 Mihlali wishes to save for his future studies. He deposits 𝑅𝑥 each month into an account for
a period of 10 years. If interest is 8,5% p.a. compounded monthly and he ends up saving
𝑅94 069,21, calculate 𝑥. (4)
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Question 8
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Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−5 + 4

8.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (2)

8.2 For which value of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) = 0. (3)
8.3 Determine the value of 𝑝, if 𝐴(0; 𝑝) lies on the graph of 𝑓. (2)
8.4 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)
8.5 Draw a neat sketch of 𝑓, indicating the asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (4)
8.6 Determine the equation of one line of symmetry. (2)
8.7 If 𝑓(𝑥) is translated 4 units up and one unit left to become 𝑔(𝑥), write down the new
equation of 𝑔. (2)
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Question 9
Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑔(𝑥) and ℎ(𝑥). 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) intersect at 𝐵 and 𝐸. The
parabola cuts the 𝑥-axis at 𝐴(−8; 0) and 𝐸 respectively and the 𝑦-axis at 𝐷(0; 16). It is given that
𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 2 and ℎ(𝑥) is parallel to the y-axis.

9.1 Calculate the co-ordinates of E. (2)

9.2 Prove that 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 16. (4)
9.3 Calculate the co-ordinates of B. (5)
9.4 Determine the equation of ℎ(𝑥). (1)
9.5 Calculate the co-ordinates of C, the turning point of 𝑓(𝑥). (3)
9.6 Determine the average gradient between B and C. (2)
9.7 Calculate the length of CF. (4)
9.8 Give the values of 𝑥 for which:
9.8.1 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)
9.8.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (2)
9.9 Write down the new equation of 𝑓(𝑥) if it is shifted three units down and two units right. (4)
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Question 10
If the graph of 𝑦 = −𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 5 is reflected in the 𝑥-axis and the resulting graph is then reflected
in the 𝑦-axis, determine the new equation. [4]