EXAMINATION

MATHEMATICS

GRADE 9

PAPER 1

EXAMINER : N ELEFTHERIADES DATE : 22 JULY 2022

MODERATOR : R MHUKA HOURS : 2 hrs

M DOS PASSOS MARKS : 100

M TEE

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a. This paper consists of 21 PAGES, including the cover page and two extra blank pages.
Please check that your paper is complete.
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Please ensure that you number all the questions exactly as they appear on the question
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g. A non-programmable, non-graphical calculator may be used.
h. Unless otherwise specificed, round off to one decimal place.

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𝑇! = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑

𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖𝑛) 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 − 𝑖𝑛)

𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)! 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 − 𝑖)!

𝑦" − 𝑦#
𝑚=
𝑥" − 𝑥#

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QUESTION 1

In this question, four possible answers are given for each question. In the block provided,

write only the correct letter for the correct answer you have chosen next to the

corresponding question number.

1.1. Which of the following is the correct answer to 2! × 2"

a) 4#

b) 2#

c) 4$%

d) 2$% (2)

1.2. What would be the correct answer when factorising the expression 𝑎% − 49:

a) (𝑎 − 7)(𝑎 − 7)

b) 𝑎(𝑎 − 7)

c) (𝑎 + 7)(𝑎 − 7)

d) (𝑎 + 7)(𝑎 + 7) (2)

1.3. In which quadrant of a Cartesian Plane are both the 𝑥 and 𝑦 coordinates negative?

a) 1st quadrant

b) 2nd quadrant

c) 3rd quadrant

d) 4th quadrant (2)

1.4. If you pay R39,00 for 8kg bag of potatoes, how much are you paying per kilogram?

a) R4,50

b) R4,88

c) R4,95

d) R4,87 (2)

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1.5. If it takes 30 minutes to drive 30km, then what would your average speed be in
kilometres per hour?

a) 60km/h

b) 1km/h

c) 50km/h

d) 80km/h (2)

1.6. Which of the following expressions will always be a natural number if 𝑎 and 𝑏 are
whole numbers and 𝑎 ≠ 𝑏?

a) 𝑎 − 𝑏

b) 𝑎𝑏

c) 𝑎 + 𝑏
&
d) '
(2)

ANSWERS TO QUESTION 1

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6.

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QUESTION 2

Find the answer in column B that matches the statement in column A. Write only the
correct answer in the table below. Each letter can only be used once.

Number Column A Letter Column B

2.1. A negative rational A 1

number 3

2.2. A non-real number B 0,2

2.3. An undefined number C 5(

2.4. A prime number D −3

2.5. A positive rational E √−31

number

2.6. An irrational number F 3𝜋

G −11
5−5

!
H √27

I 0
7

ANSWERS TO QUESTION 2

2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6.

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QUESTION 3

3.

3.1. Simplify and write all answers with positive exponents:

3.1.1. 5𝑎% 𝑏𝑐 × 𝑎𝑏 % 𝑐 % − 3𝑎! 𝑏 ! 𝑐 ! (2)

" $%& ! ' "

3.1.2. 2 (2)
"& "

()#$ *$ × "%*#$ )#$

3.1.3. (4)
-)#% *"

3.1.4. 3(2𝑥 − 3)% − (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2) (4)

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./% %.$ /# ". / #

3.1.5.
". 0 #
× 4.$ / 1. 0 2 ÷ .$ / %
6 (5)

3.2. How much larger is 2𝑥 % − 12 + 5𝑥 than 3 − 𝑥 % − 5𝑥? (2)

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3.3. Factorise the following fully:

3.3.1. 3(𝑚 − 3) + 7𝑛(3 − 𝑚) (2)

3.3.2. 4𝑥 % − 4 (2)

3.3.3. 3𝑥 % − 2𝑥 − 8 (2)

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QUESTION 4

4.

4.1. Solve for 𝑥:

4.1.1. 243 . 3) = 3!* (2)

4.1.2. 4𝑥 − (3𝑥 − 7) − (2𝑥 − 3)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1) (4)

4.1.3. 𝑥 % − 12 + 𝑥 = 0 (3)

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4.2. Calculate 𝑥 and 𝑦 if 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2 and 7𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 8 (5)

4.3. Calculate 𝑥 if the supplement of 4𝑥 − 12° is 3𝑥 + 68°. (3)

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QUESTION 5

5.

5.1. The butcher sells his rump steak at R109,00/kg. How many kilograms can I buy with
R350,00? (2)

5.2. Before his trip to Germany, Alexandros had to exchange Rand for Euro. At the time
of the exchange, 0,060 Euro was equivalent to R1,00. How many Euros did he
receive for his deposit of R20 000,00? (2)

5.3. Kevin won a total of R18 000 on the lottery. He decided to invest this money at 6,7%
per annum simple interest, for a period of 24 months. Determine the value of this
investment at the end of the 24 months. (3)

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5.4. The Aston Martin DBS V12, famous for its

multiple appearances in James Bond movies, can
be a real investment for the serious used-car
seeker.

Nikki sees an advert for a 2009 Aston Martin DBS

V12 and applies for motor vehicle finance (a loan)
for the amount of R2 100 000. The loan is payable
over 5 years at 9% per annum compounded
monthly.

5.4.1. Use an appropriate formula to calculate the total that Nikki will pay for the
car at the end of 5 years. (4)

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QUESTION 6

6.

6.1. Given the graph 3𝑦 + 6𝑥 − 12 = 0

6.1.1. Write the equation in standard form and state whether the graph is
increasing or decreasing. (2)

6.1.2. Sketch the graph. (3)

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6.2. Find the equation of the line labelled 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐:

(3)

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QUESTION 7

7.

7.1. Determine, with reasons, the size of 𝑥 in the following diagram:

Statement Reason

(2)

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7.2. In the diagram below, 𝐴𝐵 ∥ 𝐶𝐷, 𝐸𝐶E 𝐺 = 95° and 𝐻𝐴E𝐵 = 40°. All given lines are
straight. Determine, giving reasons, the value of 𝑥.

Statement Reason

(3)

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7.3. In the diagram alongside,

𝐴𝐵 ∥ 𝐶𝐷, 𝐸𝐽E𝐾 = 104° and

J 𝐻 = 95°. Calculate the value of

𝐽𝐾
𝑥, 𝑦 and 𝑧. Give reasons for your
answers

Statement Reason

(6)

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QUESTION 8

8.

8.1. In the diagram below, 𝐴𝐶 = 𝐶𝐵 = 15𝑐𝑚. 𝐴𝐷 = 9𝑐𝑚 and 𝐴𝐷 ⊥ 𝐶𝐵.

Giving reasons, calculate the length of:

8.1.1. 𝐶𝐷 (3)

8.1.2. 𝐴𝐵 (3)

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QUESTION 9

9.

9.1. Study the graphs below and then answer the questions that follow.
(KM)

+,-.&/01
9.1.1. Work out the speed of Train B (Hint: speed = .,31
) (2)

9.1.2. Which of the two trains is faster? Motivate your answer. (2)

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