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MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 IMINARY EXAMINATION | TOTAL: 150 marks TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 11 pages. SACAL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 TOTAL: 150 MARKS TIME: 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Carefully read the following instructions before answering the questions. 1. This paper consists of six (6) questions. Answer ALL questions. 2. CLEARLY show all calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. used to calculate answers. Full marks will not necessarily be awarded to answers only. 3. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable calculator and non-graphic) may be used unless stated otherwise. 4. Answers must be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise. 5. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale. 6. Number your questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this paper. 7. Itis in your own interest to write neatly and legibly. 8. An information sheet with all the necessary formulas is supplied on page 11 Page 2 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over, SACAL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION QUESTION 1 4.1 Solve for x: i141 rosa x (3) 11.2 x+3=x(6x—1) (correct to TWO decimal places) (4) 4.2 Determine the sum of all integers satisfying 2—2x* > —3x (4) 1.3. Given: F(X) = G? = 3)3x- DG +2) Solve for x if f(x) = 0 and: 1.3.1 xis an integer a) 1.3.2 x isa rational number (1) 1.3.3 xis areal number (2) 1.4 Solve simultaneously for x and y in the following set of equations: x-3+42y=0 2y? + 3x? + dxy =9 (6) 1.5 Calculate p and q if 3 fo107 — g105 3%) (4) [25] Page 3 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 c 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY ‘EXAMINATION a QUESTION 2 2.1 Given a quadratic pattern -3; x) -3; y; -11; -18)... 2.141 Calculate the value of y (4) 24.2 Calculate the value of x (2) 2.1.3 Determine an expression for the n* term of the quadratic pattem. (4) 2.1.4 Whatis the maximum value in this sequence? (2) 2.2 The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 2. The third, sixth and tenth terms of this sequence form a geometric sequence. Determine the sum of the first 50 terms of the arithmetic sequence. (9) 2.3. Determine = nt? 2G) a (4) [25] Page 4 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAI MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION QUESTION 3 3.1. Greg claims that the graph defined by 2x +5 f@)= x—1 is the same as 3.1.1 Prove by algebraic manipulation of f(x) that Greg's claim is correct. (3) 3.1.2 Draw a sketch of f(x) clearly showing the asymptotes and the intercepts with the axes. (5) 3.1.3. Determine the equation of the line of symmetry of f(x) which has a positive gradient. (2) 3.1.4 What does sketch of the function h(x) =-3x2*—2 have in common with the sketch of f(x)? (2) 3.2 Refer to the figure below. The graphs of y = p(x) = logax and y = q(x) = 3(x-9)? +2 are given. The point A(9; 2) lies on the graph of both p and q Determine: 3.2.1 the value of a (2) 3.2.2 the equation which defines p-*(x) in the form y =~ (2) Page Sof 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAL 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED (2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION the x -value(s) for which 1 < p(x) <3 (2) a possible restriction that could be placed on q(x) to ensure that °*(@) is a function (1) the values of x for which p(x). q(x) < 0 (2) 3.3. A parabola f intersects the x-axis at B and C and the y-axis at E. The axis of symmetry of the parabola has equation x = —3. The line through B and E has equation y = —3x ae 3.34 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 Show that the coordinates of B are (—9; 0) (1) Calculate the x-coordinate of ¢ (1) Determine the equation of f in the form y = a(x —p)? +9. (5) Write down the equation of h, the reflection of /f in the x-axis. (1) Write down the maximum value of t(x) if t(x) = 1— f(x). (2) Solve for x if f(x? - 13) (4) [35] Page 6 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAI MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. QUESTION 4 41.1 Convert an interest rate of 15% p.a. compounded monthly to an interest rate per annum compounded quarterly. (4) 4.1.2 Will the interest rate that you calculated in 4.1.1 yield a GREATER, SMALLER, or THE SAME yield at the end of an n-year investment, compared to the 15% p.a. that is compounded monthly? (1) 4.2 Sam took out a home loan for R500 000 at an interest rate of 12% per annum, compounded monthly. He plans to repay this loan over 20 years and his first payment is made one month after the loan is granted. 4.21 Calculate the value of Sam's monthly instalment. (4) 42.2 Nomsa took out a loan for the same amount and at the same interest rate as Sam. Nomsa decided to pay R6 000 at the end of each month, Calculate how many months it took Nomsa to settle the loan. (4) 4.2.3 Who pays more interest, Sam or Nomsa? Justify your answer. (2) 15) Page 7 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAI MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION QUESTION 5 5.1. Determine '(x) from first principels if f(x) = 4 — x? (8) 5.2 Determine (3) 5.3. Determine = if 4x? +3 y = 8x3 — AV — 7 (4) 5.4 A cubic function f has the following properties: © f(-20) = f(-5) = f() =0 © f'(-14) = f') =0 © f'(x) > 0 for x € (-14;0) Draw a possible sketch graph of f, clearly indicating the x-coordinates of the turning points and ALL the x-intercepts, (4) 5.5 The diagram represents the curve of p(x)=x?+ax*+bx +c, Q(0; 4) is a turning point and a local minimum occurs at R. P is the point (21; 0). 5.5.1 Show thata=—3, b=0 andc=4 (2) 5.5.2 Determine the coordinates of R. (3) 5.5.3. Use the sketch to write down the value(s) of d for which the equation x2 + ax? + bx +c = d will always have 3 real roots. (2) Page 8 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 5.6 In the diagram AABC is an equilateral triangle with sides equal to 12 units, D and G are points on AB and AC respectively. DEFG is a rectangle such that BE = FC=x. A / . D, G ZL ¥ _ 7 F 5.6.1 Prove that the area of rectangle DEFG is: V3x(12 — 2x) (3) 5.6.2 For which value(s) of xis the area of tectangle DEFG a maximum? (3) 34] Page 9 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over SACAI MATHEMATICS PAPER 1 COPYRIGHT RESERVED 2017 GRADE 12 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION QUESTION 6 6.1. The Venn diagram below shows probabilities. If A and B are independent events, find the values of x and y. All calculations must be shown. (6) B 1 y 6.2 The table summarises the results of all the driving tests taken at a Test Centre in Cape Town during the first week of January. A person is chosen at random from those who took their test during this week, Male | Female | Totals 38 55 [93 ara 10 | 7 45 65 10 meted 6.2.1. Determine the probability that the person was a female who failed. (1) 6.2.2. The person chosen is a male. Determine the probability that he passed the test. (2) 6.3. Consider the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and answer the following questions: 6.3.1 How many 2-digit numbers can be formed if repetition is allowed? (2) 6.3.2 Howmany 4-digit numbers can be formed if repetition is NOT allowed? (3) 6.3.3 How many numbers between 4 000 and § 000 can be formed? (3) [16] GRAND TOTAL: 150 Page 10 of 11 04 SEPTEMBER 2017 Please turn over

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