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GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS
GRADE 12 SBA TASK
MAY 2025 TEST
MARKS: 50
TIME: 1,5 hours
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Mathematics 2 May 2025 SBA Test
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of ? questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your 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 of answers correct to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
7. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
9. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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Mathematics 3 May 2025 SBA Test
NSC
QUESTION 3
3.1 Determine 𝑓′(𝑥) from first principles if 𝑓(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 1. (5)
3.2 Determine:
3.2.1 𝑓′(𝑥) if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2𝑥 (2)
3.2.2 7
𝐷 [ √𝑥 + ] (3)
𝑥
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QUESTION 4
Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 4
4.1 Determine the values of 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 0. (3)
4.2 Determine the coordinates of the turning points of 𝑓. (3)
4.3 Draw a sketch graph of 𝑓. Clearly label all the intercepts with the axes
and any turning points. (3)
4.4 Use the graph to determine the positive value(s) of 𝑘 for which
𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑘 = 0 will have ONE real root. (1)
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TOTAL: 50
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