2024 Term 1 GR 12

Western Cape Education Department
Examination Preparation
Learning Resource 2024
Term 1 Revision
MATHEMATICS
Grade 12
Paper 1 & 2
Mathematics Term Revision 2024 Grade 12 Term 1
Index
Content Page
Paper 1
A. Algebra, Equations and Inequalities 3 – 5
B. Patterns 6 – 8
C. Functions and Graphs 9 – 13
Paper 2
J. Revise Geometry Gr 11 14– 27
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Grade 12 Mathematics Revision 2023 Gr12 Term 1
A1 QUESTION 1 DBE/2016
1.1 Solve for x:
1.1.1 4 x 2  25  0 (3)
1.1.2 x 2  5x  2  0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)
1.1.3 (2  x)( x  4)  0 (3)
1.2 Solve for x and y:
2 x  y  1  0 and x 2  3x  4  y  y 2 (6)
1.3 Given: f x   2 x  1
1.3.1 Write down the domain of f. (1)
1.3.2 Solve for x if f  x   2 x  1 . (5)

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A2 QUESTION 1 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2016
1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.1 x2-x-12 = 0 (3 )
1.1.2 x(x+3)-I = 0 (Leave your answer in simplest surd form.) (3)
1.1.3 x(4-x)< 0 (3)
1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously: y + 7 = 2x and

x2 -xy+3y2 = 15
(6)
A3 1.1 Solve for x: DBE/November 2015
1.1.1 x 2 − 9x + 20 = 0 (3)
1.1.2 3x 2 + 5x = 4 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)
−5
1.1.3 2 x 3 = 64 (4)
1.1.4 2− x = x−2 (4)
1.1.5 x 2 + 7x < 0 (3)

A4 QUESTION 1 DBE/2015
1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.1 x(x-1)=0 (2)
1.1.2 2x 2 -4x-5 =0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)
1
1.1.3 5 x =- - (2)
125
1.1.4 (x-3)(2-x)>O (3)
1.2 Given: f(x) = x + 1 and g(x) = --=-i._

x-3
1.2.1 For which values of x will g(x) be undefined? (I)
1.2.2 Solve for x if f(x)=g(x). (4)
1.2.3 State whether the graph off is a tangent to the graph of g when
f(x) = g(x). Motivate your answer. ( 2)
A5 QUESTION 1 DBE/November 2014
1.1 Solve for x:
1.1.1 (x - 2)(4 + x)=0 (2)
1.1.2 3x 2  2x  14 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)
1.1.3 2 x2  2 x  20 (3)
1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously:
x  2y  3
3x 2  5 xy  24  16 y
(6)
1.3 Solve for x: x  1x  2  6 (4)
3 k 4
1.4 The roots of a quadratic equation are: x
2
For which values of k are the roots real? (2)
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A6 QUESTION 1 DBE/November 2014

1.1 Solve for x:
1.1.1 (x - 2)(4 + x)=0 (2)
1.1.2 3x 2  2 x  14 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)
1.1.3 2 x2  2 x  20 (3)
1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously:
x  2y  3
3x 2  5 xy  24  16 y (6)
1.3 Solve for x: x  1x  2  6 (4)
3 k 4
1.4 The roots of a quadratic equation are: x
2
For which values of k are the roots real? (2)
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A7 QUESTION 1 NSC – Grade 12 Exemplar DBE/2014
1.1 Solve for x:
1.1.1 3x 2 − 4x = 0 (2)
2
1.1.2 x−6+ = 0 ; x ≠ 0 . (Leave your answer correct to TWO decimal
x
places.) (4)
2
1.1.3 x =4
3
(2)
1.1.4 3 x ( x − 5) < 0 (2)
1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously:

y = x 2 − x − 6 and 2x − y = 2 (6)
1.3 Simplify, without the use of a calculator:

4 x +1
3. 48 − 2 x (3)
2
1.4 Given: f (x) = 3(x −1) 2 + 5 and g(x) = 3
1.4.1 Is it possible for f (x) = g(x) ? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
1.4.2 Determine the value(s) of k for which f (x) = g(x) + k has TWO
unequal real roots. (2)
B1 QUESTION 2 DBE/2016
2.1 Given the arithmetic series: a  13  b  27  ...
2.1.1 Show that a = 6 and b = 20 (2)
2.1.2 Calculate the sum of the first 20 terms of the series. (3)
2.1.3 Write the series in QUESTION 2.1.2 in sigma notation. (2)
2.2 Given the geometric series: ( x  2)  ( x 2  4)  ( x 3  2 x 2  4 x  8)  ...
2.2.1 Determine the values of x for which the series converges. (4)
3
2.2.2 If x =  , calculate the sum to infinity of the given series. (3)
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QUESTION 3
The first four terms of a quadratic number pattern are –1 ; 2 ; 9 ; 20.
3.1 Determine the general term of the quadratic number pattern. (4)
3.2 Calculate the value of the 48th term of the quadratic number pattern. (2)
3.3 Show that the sum of the first differences of this quadratic number pattern can be
given by S n  2n 2  n (3)
3.4 If the sum of the first 69 first differences in QUESTION 3.3 equals 9 591 (that is,
S 69  9 591 ), which term of the quadratic number pattern has a value of 9 590? (2)
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QUESTI0N2 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2016

B2
2.1 Given the following quadratic sequence: -2 ; 0 ; 3 ; 7 ; ...
2.1.1 Write down the value of the next term of this sequence. ( 1)
2.1.2 Determine an expression for the n'h term of this sequence. (5)
2.1.3 Which term of the sequence will be equal to 322? (4)
2.2 Consider an arithmetic sequence which has the second term equal to 8 and the fifth
term equal to 10.
2.2.1 Determine the common difference of this sequence.
(3)
2.2.2 Write down the sum of the first 50 terms of this sequence, using sigma
notation. (2 )
2.2.3 Determine the sum of the first 50 terms of this sequence.
(3)
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B3 QUESTION 2
DBE/November 2015
The following geometric sequence is given: 10 ; 5 ; 2,5 ; 1,25 ; ...

2.1 Calculate the value of the 5th term, T5 , of this sequence. (2)
2.2 Determine the n th term, Tn , in terms of n. (2)
2.3 Explain why the infinite series 10 + 5 + 2,5 + 1,25 + ... converges. (2)
2.4 Determine S ∞ − S n in the form ab n , where S n is the sum of the first n terms of
the sequence. (4)
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B4 QUESTION 3 DBE/November 2015
Consider the series: S n = −3 + 5 + 13 + 21 + ... to n terms.

3.1 Determine the general term of the series in the form Tk = bk + c . (2)
3.2 Write S n in sigma notation. (2)
3.3 Show that S n = 4n 2 − 7n . (3)
3.4 Another sequence is defined as:
Q1 = −6
Q 2 = −6 − 3
Q 3 = −6 − 3 + 5
Q 4 = −6 − 3 + 5 + 13
Q 5 = −6 − 3 + 5 + 13 + 21
3.4.1 Write down a numerical expression for Q 6 . (2)
3.4.2 Calculate the value of Q 129 . (3)
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B5 QUESTION 2 DBE/2015
The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 4; 13 and 22.

2.1 Write down the fourth term of this sequence. (1)
2.2 Determine the general term of the sequence. (2)
2.3 Consider the terms of this sequence which are even.

Calculate the sum of the first 25 terms which are even. (4)
2.4 The original sequence (4; 13 and 22) forms the first differences of a new sequence
with a first term equal to - 6. Determine a formula for the n1h term of this new
sequence. (4)
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B6 QUESTI0N3
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DBE/2015
3.1 Given: I(-3)P

p=4
3.1.1 Write down the values of the first three terms of the series. (2)
3.1.2 Write down the value of the constant ratio. (1 )
3.1.3 Will L (- 3)P converge? Explain your answer. (2)

p=4
L (- 3)
21
3.1.4 Calculate x. Give your answer in terms of x. (3)
P
p=4
3.2 6 - x , 5 and .J4x + 12 are the first three terms of an arithmetic sequence.
(5)
3.2.1 Determine the value of x.
(3)
3.2.2 Calculate the value of the I 01h term of this arithmetic sequence.
B7 QUESTI0N2 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015

2.1 Prove that in any arithmetic series in which the first term is a and whose constant
difference is d, the sum of thefirst n terms isS"=�[2a+(n-I)d]. (4)
2
I (100- 3k).
50
2.2 Calculate the value of ( 4)
k=l
QUESTION 3
Consider the infinite geometric series: 45 + 40,5 + 36,45 + ...
3.1 Calculate the value of the TWELFTH term of the series (correct to TWO ( 3)
decimal places).
3.2
Explain why this series converges. (1 )
3.3 Calculate the sum to infinity of the series. (2)

3.4 What is the smallest value of n for which S<YJ - S 11 <I? (5)
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B8 QUESTION 2 DBE/November 2014

Given the arithmetic series: 2 + 9 + 16 + ... (to 251 terms).
2.1 Write down the fourth term of the series. (1)
2.2 Calculate the 251st term of the series. (3)
2.3 Express the series in sigma notation. (2)
2.4 Calculate the sum of the series. (2)
2.5 How many terms in the series are divisible by 4? (4)

C 1 QUESTI0N6 DBE/2015
The sketch below shows the graphs of g(x)=-I2x+I2 and J(x)=-3x2 -9x+30.
A and B are the x-intercepts off and C is a point on / D is a point on g such that CD is
parallel to the y-axis. H and K are the points of intersection off and g.
y
C
6.1 Determine the length of AB. (4)

6.2 Determine the coordinates of K. (5)
6.3 Determine the values of x for which J(x)- g(x) :s; 0. (3)
6.4 Determine the maximum length of CD for - 2 :s; x :s; 3 . (5)
DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015
C2 QUESTION 6
y
2
The graphs of f(x) = ax +bx+ c ; a* 0
and g(x) = mx + k are drawn.
D( 1 ; -8) is a common point on f and g.
• f intersects the x-axis at (-3 ; 0)

and (2; 0).
• g is the tangent to fat D.
6.1 For which value(s) of x is /(x) � 0? (2)

6.2 Determine the values of a, b and c. (5)
6.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point off (3)
6.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of h if h(x) = f(x -7) + 2. (2)
6.5 Calculate the gradient of g. (3)
C3 QUESTION 6 DBE/November 2015
6.1 The graphs of f (x) = −2x 2 + 18 and g(x) = ax 2 + bx + c are sketched below.
Points P and Q are the x-intercepts of f. Points Q and R are the x-intercepts
of g. S is the turning point of g. T is the y-intercept of both f and g.
x
P 0 Q R
S
6.1.1 Write down the coordinates of T.

(1)
6.1.2 Determine the coordinates of Q.
(3)
6.1.3 Given that x = 4,5 at S, determine the coordinates of R.
(2)
a
6.2 The function defined as y = + q has the following properties:
x+ p
• The domain is x ∈ R, x ≠ −2.

• y = x + 6 is an axis of symmetry.
• The function is increasing for all x ∈ R, x ≠ −2.
Draw a neat sketch graph of this function. Your sketch must include the asymptotes,
if any. (4)
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C4 QUESTION 4 DBE/2016
The sketch below shows the graphs of f ( x)   x 2  2 x  3 g E

and g ( x)  mx  q .
C
Graph f has x-intercepts at A and B(1 ; 0) and
a turning point at C. The straight line g, passing
through A and C, cuts the y-axis at E. f
A x
B
O
4.1 Write down the coordinates of the y-intercept of f. (1)
4.2 Show that the coordinates of C are  1 ; 4  . (3)
4.3 Write down the coordinates of A. (1)
4.4 Calculate the length of CE. (6)
4.5 Determine the value of k if h( x)  2 x  k is a tangent to the graph of f. (5)
C5 QUESTION 4 DBE/2015
The diagram below shows the graph of g(x) = _.!!_ _ 2. The point (0; - 5) lies on g.
x-1
y
g
X
0 I
I
!
I
I
I
I
----------------------------------------
I ----+-----------------------------------
4.1 Write down the range of g. (2)

4.2 Determine the value of a. (2)
4.3 If another function h is defined as h(x) = g(x - 3) + 7, determine the coordinates of
the point of intersection of the asymptotes of h. (3)
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C6 QUESTION 4 DBE/November 2014
2
The diagram below shows the hyperbola g defined by g ( x)   q with asymptotes
x p
y = 1 and x = – 1. The graph of g intersects the x-axis at T and the y-axis at
(0 ; 3). The line y = x intersects the hyperbola in the first quadrant at S.
3
y=x
g S
T x
1 O
4.1 Write down the values of p and q. (2)

4.2 Calculate the x-coordinate of T. (2)
4.3 Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph of h,
if h( x)  g ( x  5)
(1)
4.4 Calculate the length of OS. (5)
4.5 For which values of k will the equation g(x) = x + k have two real roots that are of
opposite signs? (1)
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C7 QUESTION 4 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015
6
Given: g(x) = -- -1
x+2
4.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g. (2)
4.2 Calculate:
4.2.1 They-intercept of g (1)
4.2.2 The x-intercept of g (2)
4.3 Draw the graph of g, showing clearly the asymptotes and the intercepts
with the axes. (3)
4.4 Determine the equation of the line of symmetry that has a negative gradient,
in the form y = .... (3)
6
4.5 Determine the value(s) of x for which -- -1 � -x - 3 .
x+2 (2)
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DBE/November 2016
C8 Sketched below is the graph of h(x ) = a x , a > 0. R is the y-intercept of h.


The points P(2 ; 9) and Q b ;  lie on h.
1
 81 
y
D P(2 ; 9)
R
 
Qb; 1





81 

x
0
4.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of h. (1)
4.2 Determine the coordinates of R. (1)
4.3 Calculate the value of a. (2)

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QUESTION9 DBE/2015
In the diagram O is the centre of the circle and BO and OD are drawn. Chords CB and DE
are produced to meet in A. Chords BE and CD are drawn. BCD = x.
9.1 Give the reason for each of the statements in the table. Complete the table provided in
the ANSWER BOOK by writing down the reason for each statement. (2)
Reason
9.2 If it is given that BE 11 CD, prove that:
9.2.1 AC=AD (4)
9.2.2 ABOD is a cyclic quadrilateral (3)

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J. 2 DBE/November 2014
8.3 In the diagram, AB and AE are tangents to the circle at B and E respectively.
BC is a diameter of the circle. AC = 13, AE = x and BC = x + 7.
A
x
E
13
x+7
8.3.1 Give reasons for the statements below.

Complete the table on DIAGRAM SHEET 3.
Statement Reason
(a) AB̂C  90
(b) AB  x
(2)
8.3.2 Calculate the length of AB. (4)

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QUESTION9 NSC
DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015
9.1 Complete the statement of the following theorem:
The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to . . . (1)
9.2 In the diagram below the circle with centre O passes through points S, T and V.
PR is a tangent to the circle at T. VS, ST and VT are joined.
C
''
p T R
A A
Given below is the partially c.:ompleted proof of the theorem that states that VTR =S.
Using the above diagram, complete the proof of the theorem on
DIAGRAM SHEET 3.
Construction: Draw diameter TC and join CV.
Statement Reason
Let: VTR = T1 = x
A A
V1 + V2 = ......... .
T 2 = 90 ° - X
:. C = ......... . Sum of the angles of a triangle
:. S =x
A A
:. VTR=S
(5)

J. 4
QUESTIONS NSC DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2015
In the diagram below, the circle with centre O passes through A, B, C and D.
AB I DC and BOC= 110 ° .
The chords AC and BO intersect at E.
EO, BO, CO and BC are joined.
8. I Calculate the size of the following angles, giving reasons for your answers:
8.1.1 D (2)
8.1.2 A (2)
8.1.3 E2 ( 4)
8.2 Prove that BEOC is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)

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J. 6
Give reasons for ALL statements in QUESTIONS 8,.
QUESTIONS SCE
DBE/2015
In the diagram �ACD is drawn with points A and D on the circumference of a circle.
CD cuts the circle at B. P is a point on AD with CP the bisector of ACD. CP cuts the
chord AB at T. AT= AP, ATP= 65 ° and PCD= 25 °.
8.1 Determine the size of each of the following:
8.1.1 P2 (2)
8.1.2 D (2)
8.1.3 Al (2)
8.2 Is CA a tangent to the circle ABD? Motivate your answer. (2)

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J. 7
Give reasons for your statements in QUESTIONS 8, 9 and 10.
QUESTION 8
8.1 Complete the following statement:
The angle between the tangent and the chord at the point of contact is equal to ... (1)
8.2 In the diagram, A, B, C, D and E are points on the circumference of the circle such
that AE | | BC. BE and CD produced meet in F. GBH is a tangent to the circle at B.
B̂1 = 68° and F̂ = 20°.
A F
20°
1 E
2 3
68°
1 2
B
3 1
4 2 D
Determine the size of each of the following:
8.2.1 Ê (2)
1
8.2.2 B̂3 (1)
8.2.3 D̂1 (2)
8.2.4 Ê 2 (1)
8.2.5 Ĉ (2)
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J. 8
QUESTION 9
In the diagram below, ∆ABC is drawn in the circle. TA and TB are tangents to the circle.
The straight line THK is parallel to AC with H on BA and K on BC. AK is drawn.
Let Â 3 = x .
T B
1 2 2
1
H
3 K
2
1
x
2
3
1 •S
A
9.1 Prove that K̂ 3 = x . (4)
9.2 Prove that AKBT is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
9.3 Prove that TK bisects AK̂B. (4)
9.4 Prove that TA is a tangent to the circle passing through the points A, K and H. (2)
9.5 S is a point in the circle such that the points A, S, K and B are concyclic.
Explain why A, S, B and T are also concyclic. (2)
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DBE/November 2016
J. 9
QUESTION 9
ABC is a tangent to the circle BFE at B. From C a straight line is drawn parallel to BF to
meet FE produced at D. EC and BD are drawn. Ê1  Ê 2  x and Ĉ 2  y.
E
x 1 3
2 D
1
x 2
A
3
1 2
4
B
2
1
C
9.1 Give a reason why EACH of the following is TRUE:
9.1.1 B̂1  x (1)
9.1.2 BĈD  B̂1 (1)
9.2 Prove that BCDE is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2)
9.3 Which TWO other angles are each equal to x? (2)
9.4 Prove that B̂ 2  Ĉ1 . (3)

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J. 10
QUESTION 9
9.1 Complete the statement so that it is TRUE:
The angle between the tangent to a circle and the chord drawn from the point of
contact is equal to the angle … (1)
9.2 In the diagram below, two unequal circles intersect at A and B. AB is produced to
C such that CD is a tangent to the circle ABD at D. F and G are points on the
smaller circle such that CGF and DBF are straight lines. AD and AG are drawn.
A
1
2
D 2
1
1B
4 2
3
1 1 2
2 G F
C
Prove that:
9.2.1 B̂ 4  D̂1  D̂ 2 (4)
9.2.2 AGCD is a cyclic quadrilateral (4)
9.2.3 DC = CF (4)
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QUESTION 8 DBE/November 2016
8.1 In the diagram below PQRT is a cyclic quadrilateral having RT || QP. The tangent
at P meets RT produced at S. QP = QT and PT̂ S  70 .
S
P
1
2
1
T 2
3
1
2
R Q
8.1.1 Give a reason why P̂2  70 . (1)

8.1.2 Calculate, with reasons, the size of:
(a) Q̂ 1 (3)
(b) P̂1 (2)
DBE/November 2016
8.2 A, B and C are points on the circle having centre O. S and T are points on AC
and AB respectively such that OS  AC and OT  AB . AB = 40 and AC = 48.
C
8.2.1 Calculate AT. (1) S

7 O
8.2.2 If OS  OT
15
, calculate the radius OA of the circle. (5)

A
T
B

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A. Algebra, Equations and Inequalities 3 – 5

C. Functions and Graphs 9 – 13

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1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.2 x 2  5x  2  0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)

1.1.3 (2  x)( x  4)  0 (3)

1.2 Solve for x and y:

1.3.1 Write down the domain of f. (1)

1.3.2 Solve for x if f  x   2 x  1 . (5)

A2 QUESTION 1 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2016

1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.2 x(x+3)-I = 0 (Leave your answer in simplest surd form.) (3)

1.1.3 x(4-x)< 0 (3)

1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously: y + 7 = 2x and

1.1.2 3x 2 + 5x = 4 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)

1.1.4 2− x = x−2 (4)

1.1.5 x 2 + 7x < 0 (3)

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1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.2 2x 2 -4x-5 =0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)

1.1.4 (x-3)(2-x)>O (3)

1.2 Given: f(x) = x + 1 and g(x) = --=-i._

1.2.1 For which values of x will g(x) be undefined? (I)

1.2.2 Solve for x if f(x)=g(x). (4)

A5 QUESTION 1 DBE/November 2014

1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.1 (x - 2)(4 + x)=0 (2)

1.1.2 3x 2  2x  14 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)

1.1.3 2 x2  2 x  20 (3)

1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously:

1.3 Solve for x: x  1x  2  6 (4)

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A6 QUESTION 1 DBE/November 2014

1.1.2 3x 2  2 x  14 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)

1.1.3 2 x2  2 x  20 (3)

1.2 Solve the following equations simultaneously:

1.3 Solve for x: x  1x  2  6 (4)

A7 QUESTION 1 NSC – Grade 12 Exemplar DBE/2014

1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.4 3 x ( x − 5) < 0 (2)

1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously:

1.3 Simplify, without the use of a calculator:

1.4 Given: f (x) = 3(x −1) 2 + 5 and g(x) = 3

2.1 Given the arithmetic series: a  13  b  27  ...

2.1.1 Show that a = 6 and b = 20 (2)

2.1.3 Write the series in QUESTION 2.1.2 in sigma notation. (2)

2.2 Given the geometric series: ( x  2)  ( x 2  4)  ( x 3  2 x 2  4 x  8)  ...

QUESTI0N2 DBE/Feb.-Mar. 2016

2.1.3 Which term of the sequence will be equal to 322? (4)

The following geometric sequence is given: 10 ; 5 ; 2,5 ; 1,25 ; ...

2.2 Determine the n th term, Tn , in terms of n. (2)

B4 QUESTION 3 DBE/November 2015

Consider the series: S n = −3 + 5 + 13 + 21 + ... to n terms.

3.2 Write S n in sigma notation. (2)

3.3 Show that S n = 4n 2 − 7n . (3)

3.4 Another sequence is defined as:

The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 4; 13 and 22.

2.2 Determine the general term of the sequence. (2)

2.3 Consider the terms of this sequence which are even.

3.1 Given: I(-3)P

3.1.2 Write down the value of the constant ratio. (1 )