MATHEMATICS: PAPER I

TRIAL EXAMINATION 6 SEPTEMBER 2016

TIME: 3 HOURS TOTAL: 150 MARKS

EXAMINATION NUMBER: ____________________________________________

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1. Write your examination number on the paper.

2. This question paper consists of 19 pages and an Information sheet.

Please check that your question paper is complete.

3 Read the questions carefully.

4. Answer ALL the questions on the question paper and hand this in at the end of the
examination.

5. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

6. You may use an approved non-programmable and non-graphical calculator, unless

otherwise stated.

7. All necessary working details must be clearly shown.

8. Round off your answers to one decimal digit where necessary, unless otherwise stated.

9. Ensure that your calculator is in DEGREE mode.

10. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)

Examination Number: ____________________________

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QUESTION 1
Solve for 𝑥, round off to 2 decimal digits where necessary:
(a) 𝑥 + 2 = √5(𝑥 + 2) (4)

(b) (3𝑥 − 1)(3𝑥 − 12) = 0 (3)

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(c) −𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 ≥ −15 (3)

(d) 2.2𝑥 − 8.2−𝑥 = 15 (5)

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QUESTION 2
Study the diagrams below of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑝)(𝑥 − 𝑞)
A B C D

Write down the letter of the graph that matches the description below:

(a) 𝑎 > 0; 𝑏 < 0 and 𝑐 < 0 __________________ (1)

(a) 𝑝=𝑞 __________________ (1)

(b) 𝑝𝑞 = 0 __________________ (1)

(c) 𝑎 < 0 and −𝑎(𝑝 + 𝑞) > 0 __________________ (1)

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QUESTION 3
4𝑥+1
Simplify, √3√48 − without using a calculator.
22𝑥

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QUESTION 4
(a) 1
The first term of a sequence is 4 and the fourth term is 2. Determine the value of the third
term if the sequence is:

(i) Geometric (3)

(ii) Arithmetic (3)

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(b) The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 2𝑥 − 1; 3𝑥; 5𝑥 − 2

(i) Determine the value of 𝑥. (3)

(ii) Calculate the sum of the first 21 terms of the sequence. (3)

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QUESTION 5
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥; 𝑓(2) = −6 and 𝑓(3) = 6
(a) Show that 𝑎 = 1 and 𝑏 = −7. (3)

(b) If 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 6, show that 𝑥 − 3 is a factor of 𝑔(𝑥). (3)

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SECTION B (36 Marks)

Examination Number: ____________________________

QUESTION 6
(a) The range of the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) is 𝑦 ∈ [−3; 2], describe the effect of the transformation (2)
𝑦 = 𝑔(−𝑥) on the range of the resultant graph.

(b) Describe the effects on the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) when asked for the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 3) + 5 (2)

(c) Given the following graphs,

Determine the value(s) of:

(i) 𝑓(𝑔(0)). (1) (ii) 𝑔(𝑓(4)) (1)

(iii) 𝑘 if 𝑓(𝑘) = 1 (2)

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QUESTION 7
𝑘
The graphs of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑏)2 + 𝑐 and 𝑔(𝑥) = + 𝑞 are sketched below.
𝑥+𝑝

Both graphs cut the 𝑦 −axis at −4. One other point of intersection is 𝑃(1; −8) which is the turning
point of 𝑓. The horizontal asymptote of g is 𝑦 = −2.

(a) Determine the equation of 𝑓. (3)

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(b) Show that the equation of the vertical asymptote of 𝑔 is 𝑥 = 2. (5)

(c) Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of 𝑔 that has a negative gradient. (2)

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QUESTION 8
The point (4; 6) lies on the function where 𝑓′(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 3.

Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.

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QUESTION 9
There are two questions in a test. The probability that David answers the first question correctly
1 1
is and the probability that he answers the second question correctly is .
4 3

(a) Draw a tree diagram to represent the events described, detailing all possible outcomes
and probabilities. (3)

(b) Determine the probability that David gets:

(i) both questions incorrect. (2) (ii) at least one question correct. (3)

(iii) the second question correct given that he gets the first question incorrect. (2)

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QUESTION 10
Four graphs are sketched below, each representing a different financial situation. Choose a graph
that best represents the situation given in each statement given. Write down the letter of the
graph in the space provided.

(a) Outstanding balance on a home loan. _____________________ (1)

(b) Simple depreciation on office equipment. _____________________ (1)

(c) Reducing balance on the depreciation of a car. _____________________ (1)

A B

C D

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SECTION C (37 Marks)

Examination Number: ____________________________

QUESTION 11
Sameer has a savings account which earns a14% per annum interest compounded monthly. He
invests R15 000 immediately and 𝑅𝑥 one year later. However, 18 months after his initial
investment, Sameer withdraws R10000 from his savings. After another 6 month period, the amount
in the bank is R31 616, 92. Determine the value of 𝑥, the amount he invested in the account at the
end of the first year.

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QUESTION 12
(a) In a geometric sequence, the third term is 5𝑚 + 1 , the fifth term is 𝑚 + 1 and the seventh
term is 𝑚 − 2. If all the terms are positive, determine the value of 𝑚. (5)

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(b) 𝑚2 𝑚3
Consider the geometric series: 3 + 𝑚 + 3
+ 9
+⋯
(i) For what value(s) of 𝑚 will the series converge? (3)

𝑚2 𝑚3 (4)
(ii) If 3 + 𝑚 + 3
+ 9
+ ⋯ = 27, calculate the value of 𝑚.

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QUESTION 13

𝑑 8
(a) Determine (4√𝑥 + + 𝜋𝑥 3 ) (4)
𝑑𝑥 √𝑥

𝑑𝑦 𝑦
(b) Determine if = (1 + 𝑥)2 (4)
𝑑𝑥 3𝑥

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QUESTION 14
(a) The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) are represented below.

(i) Calculate the average gradient of the curve 𝑓

between point A(−1; 𝑎) and B(1; 𝑏). 𝑓 (3)

(ii) Give the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0. (1)

(iii) Give the equation of 𝑔 if 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) (2)

(b) If 𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 2 for 𝑥 ≥ 2, write down the domain and range of 𝑘 −1 (𝑥) (3)

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QUESTION 15
The diagram shows the graph of ℎ′ (𝑥).

Sketch the graph of ℎ(𝑥) if it is further

given that ℎ(0) = 4 and ℎ′ (2) = ℎ(2).

Show all known points.

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SECTION D (37 Marks)

Examination Number: ____________________________

QUESTION 16
Given the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 8𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 14

(a) Determine the coordinates of the

turning points of the graph 𝑓. (4)

(b) For what values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 (3)

(c) Use the graph to write down the values of 𝑘 for which the equation
𝑥 3 − 8𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 14 = 𝑘 has one real root. (2)

(d) Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve 𝑓 at 𝑥 = 1. (3)

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QUESTION 17
A skateboard park has a mound that is ℎ metres high at the point where the horizontal distance,
from a fixed point P, is 𝑥 metres.
1
The height of the mound is given by the equation ℎ(𝑥) = − 2 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 1

(a) Determine the maximum height of the mound. (3)

(b) A ramp up the side of the mound is a tangent to the mound has the equation
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 𝑐. Using calculus methods, find the vertical distance from the peak of the
mound to the point that the ramp meets the ramp.

(4)

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QUESTION 18
Madison obtains a loan from a bank for her new home. She is charged 7,2% interest per annum,
compounded monthly. She intends repaying the loan at the end of every month with equal
payments of R8 645 over a period of 15 years. Calculate the value of her loan.

(a) Calculate the value of her loan. (3)

(b) Five years after the loan was initiated, Madison inherits an amount of R600 000 and (5)
decides to use it towards paying off her loan. Will she have enough money to pay off the
loan?

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QUESTION 19
(a) There is a group of 16 boys and 12 girls. What is the probability of forming a committee
of 3 people with exactly 2 girls? (3)

(b) A word contains two “M”s, two “E”s and two “N”s and 𝑘 number of other letters that are
not repeated.
(i) How many letter arrangements are possible? Leave your answer in terms of 𝑘. (3)

(ii) Suppose that one of the “N”s is replaced by an “M”. Will this replacement result in
more or less arrangements. Justify your answer with working details. (4)

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