TERM 2: JUNE EXAMINATION PAPER 1
Name of learner:
Grade: 10 Date:
Subject: Mathematics Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Examiner: Ms L Zhou Moderator: Mr Ismail
TOTAL MARKS 50
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. This question paper consists of 4 questions.
3. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
4. Show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs et cetera, which were used in determining the
answers, clearly.
5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
6. Use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated
otherwise.
7. Where necessary, answers should be rounded-off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Number the questions according to the numbering system used in the question paper.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
QUESTION 1
1.1 1
𝑥 ∈ {0; 1; 2; 3}
√3+𝑥
Given: A =
For which value(s) of x will the expression A be rational. (1)
1.2 Factorise the following expressions fully:
1.2.1 2x2 32 (2)
1.2.2 6a2 b a 2 3b
(3)
1.3 Simplify the following completely:
1.3.1 (x 1)(x2 x 1) (2)
x7 3 2
1.3.2
x2 x 6 x 3 2x 4 (5)
1.3.3 4x1.9x (3)
62 x1
1.4 If x is an even integer and x 1 , arrange the following in ascending order:
0 2
2x , 2x , 2x , 2x , 2x (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Solve for x:
2.1.1 ax b (2)
2.1.2 3x 3x1 36 (3)
x x
2.2 Given: 1
3 2
2.2.1 Solve for x in the inequality. (2)
2.2.2 If x , write down the first two digit number that satisfies the inequality. (1)
2.3 Solve for x and y simultaneously:
2x y 4 and 3x y 11 (4)
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QUESTION 3
Study the patterns below and answer the questions that follow.
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
The patterns are the first three terms of a sequence for which the value of the term is
given by the number of sticks in the pattern.
3.1 Write down the number of sticks in each of the first five terms of the sequence. (2)
3.2 Write down the general term, 𝑇𝑛 of the sequence. (2)
3.3 Solve for 𝑇131 (2)
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MATHEMATICS 4
(Paper 1) GRADE 10
QUESTION 4
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 4 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 2 are sketched. A and E are the 𝑥-
intercepts of 𝑓. B and D are the 𝑦-intercepts of 𝑓 and 𝑔 respectively. 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect at A and C.
y
g
A E
x
4.1 Determine the coordinates of points B and D. (2)
4.2 Write down the range of f. (1)
4.3 Determine the length of AE. (4)
4.4 Calculate the value of m. (2)
4.5 Determine the coordinates of A and C, the points of intersection of f and g. (3)
4.6 If 𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑔(−𝑥), determine the values of x such that 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑘(𝑥). (2)
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TOTAL: 50
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