Departments of Mathematics

TEACHER : MR N MBHELE

GRADE 12 TERM 1

FUNCTIONS

2023 SEPTEMBER
PROVINCIAL
PAPERS

1.KWAZULU NATAL 6. FREE STATE

2. LIMPOPO 7. EASTERN CAPE
3. NORTH WEST
4. MPUMALANGA
5. GAUTENG

MR N MBHELE 1 FEBRUARY 2024

 FUNCTIONS

QUESTION 1: LIMPOPO
𝑎
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞 is sketched below. The asymptotes of 𝑓 intersect at
(1 ; −3). The 𝑦 −intercept of 𝑓 is (0 ; −5).

1.1 Determine the values 𝑝 and 𝑞. (2)

1.2 Calculate the value of 𝑎 (3)

1.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 − 3 is translated to g such that 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 + 3, (2)

𝑥−1 𝑥−3

describe the transformation of 𝑓 to g.

1.4 Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote of g. (1)

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QUESTION 2: LIMPOPO

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥 is sketched below. 𝐴(25 ; −2) is a point on 𝑓.

2.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

2.2 Calculate the value of 𝑏. (2)

2.3 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

2.4 (2)
1 𝑥+3
For which values of 𝑥 is ( ) − 5 < 20?
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QUESTION 3: LIMPOPO

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 10 are sketched below.

 Graph 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥 −axis at P(−5 ; 0) and T(−1 ; 0), and the 𝑦 −axis at
W(0 ; 5).
 The two graphs intersect at points Q and P.
 R and S are points on 𝑓 and g respectively such that SR is perpendicular to the
𝑥 −axis.

3.1 Show that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 5 (3)

3.2 Calculate the coordinates of Q. (4)

3.3 Show that 𝑓(𝑥) ≠ −5 for all values of 𝑥. (3)

3.4 Consider point R when SR is at its maximum in the interval 𝑥𝑃 < 𝑥 < 𝑥𝑄 .

Determine:

3.4.1 The gradient of the tangent to 𝑓 at R. (4)

3.4.2 The equation of the tangent to 𝑓 at R. (3)

3.5 Consider 𝑥 > 𝑥𝑃 , for which values of 𝑥 is g(𝑥) − g −1 (𝑥) > 15? (3)

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QUESTION 4: MPUMALANGA

𝑎
In the diagram, A(−2; 0) is the 𝑥 −intercept of ℎ(𝑥) = +2.
𝑥+1

4.1 Calculate 𝑎. (2)

4.2 Calculate the average gradient of ℎ between 𝑥 = −4 and 𝑥 = −2. (3)

4.3 For which values of 𝑥 is ℎ(𝑥) > 4? (2)

4.4 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of ℎ that has a positive (2)
gradient. Leave your answer in the form 𝑦 = …

4.5 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g, if g is the reflection of ℎ (2)
over the 𝑥 −axis.

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QUESTION 5: MPUMALANGA

1 1
Sketched below is 𝑓(𝑥) = − 2 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥 + 𝑘 and ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑞 𝑥 . The 𝑥 −intercepts of A and
B. ℎ and 𝑓 intersect the 𝑦 −axis at D. A is a point on ℎ vertically above with 𝑦 −value
1
of 4. PR is perpendicular to the 𝑥 −axis.

5.1 Calculate the coordinates of D. (1)

5.2 Write down the value of 𝑘. (1)

5.3 Calculate the length of BC. (4)

5.4 Calculate the length of OR if OP is 2 units. (2)

5.5 Consider ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑞 𝑥

5.5.1 Calculate the value 𝑞. (3)

5.5.2 Hence, determine the equation of ℎ−1 , in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

5.6 Write down the range of ℎ. (1)

5.7 Determine the equation of g, the tangent to 𝑓 at B. (5)

5.8 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑥. 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0? (2)

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QUESTION 6: NORTH WEST

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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 − 2

4.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

4.2 Draw a graph of 𝑓. Clearly label ALL the intercepts with the axes and the (4)
asymptotes on your graph.

4.3 Determine the equation of the line of symmetry of 𝑓 for 𝑚 < 0. (2)

4.4 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ −4? (2)

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QUESTION 7: NORTH WEST

1 𝑥
The graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎 (5) − 5 passes through A(−2; −4).

7.1 1 (2)
Show that 𝑎 = 25

7.2 Determine the coordinates of the 𝑥 −intercept of g. (3)

7.3 1 𝑥
Given: ℎ(𝑥) = (5)
7.3.1 Determine the equation of 𝑥 −1 (𝑥), the inverse of ℎ, in the form (2)
𝑦= …

7.3.2 Describe the transformation from g to ℎ. (2)

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QUESTION 8: NORTH WEST

The sketch below represents the following graphs: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and

1
g(𝑥) = 2 𝑥 + 2

 The line of symmetry of 𝑓 cuts the 𝑥-axis at B, which is also the 𝑥-intercept of g.
 C(−2; 0) is an 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓.
 D(0; −12) is an 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓.

8.1 Calculate the coordinate of B. (2)

8.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 (4)

8.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 12, determine the coordinates of G if FH, the vertical (4)
length between the points of intersection of 𝑓 and g, is a maximum.

8.4 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑥. 𝑓′(𝑥) > 0? (2)

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QUESTION 9: GAUTENG

6 3 6
Consider the graphs of g(𝑥) = + and ℎ(𝑥) = +2
𝑥+3 2 𝑥−3

9.1 Write down the domain of g. (1)

9.2 Write down the range of g. (1)

9.3 If the graph of g is shifted so that it coincides with the graph of ℎ.

9.3.1 How many units must the graph be shifted horizontally? (1)

9.3.2 How many units must the graph be shifted vertically? (1)

9.4 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g. (2)

9.5 Calculate the 𝑥-intercept of g. (1)

9.6 Sketch the graph of g in your ANSWER BOOK. Show clearly all the (3)
asymptotes and intercepts with the axes.
9.7 Determine the value of 𝑘 if ℎ(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 𝑘 is an axis of symmetry of g. (2)

9.8 (1)
6 3
For which value(s) of 𝑥 will − > −𝑥 + 𝑘 ?
𝑥+3 2

9.9 The graph of g is reflected in the 𝑥-axis. Write down the new equation in the (1)
form 𝑦 = …

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QUESTION 10: GAUTENG

7 2 81
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = − (𝑥 − ) + and 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 24 are sketched below.
3 4

The graphs of 𝑓 and g intersect at points D and B.

Points A and B are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓.

10.1 Write down the coordinates of E, the turning point of 𝑓. (1)

10.2 Determine the average gradient of the curve of 𝑓 between 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 5. (4)

10.3 Determine the value of 𝑎, the 𝑥-coordinate of point D. (3)

10.4 Point S(𝑥; 𝑦) is a point on the graph of 𝑓, where 𝑎 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 8. (2)

Line ST is drawn parallel to the 𝑦-axis with point T on the graph of g.
Determine ST in terms of 𝑥.

10.5 Calculate the maximum length of ST. (3)

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QUESTION 11: GAUTENG

1
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 is sketched below. P (−1 ; 3) is a point on 𝑓.

11.1 Write 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (1)

11.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) and 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 − 2) on the same set of axes (4)
in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly indicate ALL intercepts with the axes.

11.3 Use your graphs drawn in QUESTION 11.2 to solve for 𝑥 if log 3 (𝑥 − 2) < 1 (2)

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QUESTION 12: FREE STATE

2
Given the function: ℎ(𝑥) = − +2
𝑥−2

12.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of ℎ. (2)

12.2 Calculate the 𝑥-intercept of ℎ. (2)

12.3 Draw the graph of ℎ. Clearly show all asymptotes and intercepts with the (4)
axes.

12.4 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of ℎ, in the form (3)
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑚 < 0.

12.5 Determine the range of −ℎ(𝑥) + 1. (2)

12.6 Determine the values of 𝑥 where ℎ(𝑥) ≤ 0. (2)

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QUESTION 13: FREE STATE

1
In the diagram, the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = − 2 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 6 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 − 2 are drawn.
C and E are the 𝑦-intercepts of 𝑓 and g, respectively. The parabola has a turning point at
D and cuts the 𝑥-axis at A and B. A is also the 𝑥-intercept of g. DF is a line parallel to the
𝑦-axis with F a point on g.

13.1 Calculate the:

13.1.1 Coordinates of D. (3)

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 13.1.2 Distance DF. (3)

13.2 For which values of 𝑘 will 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 have two positive roots? (2)

13.3 Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = ℎ′(𝑥). Determine the 𝑥-coordinate of the turning points (3)
of ℎ.

13.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 where 𝑓′(𝑥) × g(𝑥) ≤ 0. (2)

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QUESTION 14: FREE STATE

The diagram show the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 and g, the reflection of 𝑓 in the 𝑦-axis.
3
B (3; 3 )
8 lies on 𝑓. The two graphs intersect at T.

14.1 Write down the coordinates of T. (1)

14.2 Calculate the value of 𝑎. (2)

14.3 Determine the equation of g. (2)

14.4 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 (𝑥), the inverse of 𝑓, in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

14.5 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) ≤ 1? (3)

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QUESTION 15: EASTERN CAPE

2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = +3
𝑥−5

15.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

15.2 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)

15.3 Determine the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. (3)

15.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓, clearly showing all asymptotes and intercepts with the (4)
axes.

15.5 Describe the transformation that the graph of 𝑓 has to undergo to for the (3)
2
graph of ℎ, where ℎ(𝑥) = − 𝑥 − 5 − 5

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QUESTION 16: EASTERN CAPE

The diagram below shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥, where 𝑏 is a constant. 𝑓
passes through the point A(9 ; −2).

1
16.1 Show that 𝑏 = (2)
3

16.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 , the inverse 𝑓, in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

16.3 For which values of 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0. (2)

16.4 Write down the equation of the asymptote of g, if g(𝑥) = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 + 1) (2)

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QUESTION 17: EASTERN CAPE

The diagram below shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 11 and g(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏. The
graphs of 𝑓 and g intersect at S and T, where T is the turning point of 𝑓. The angle of
inclination of g is 63,44°.

17.1 Calculate the coordinates of T. (4)

17.2 Determine the equation of g in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (3)

17.3 Hence, or otherwise determine the coordinate of S. (4)

17.4 Determine the values of:

17.4.1 𝑥, for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 6 (2)

17.4.2 𝑘, for which 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑘 will have real roots (2)

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QUESTION 18: KWA-ZULU NATAL

−3
Given: g(𝑥) = −1
3−𝑥
18.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g. (2)

18.2 Calculate the 𝑥- and 𝑦-intercepts of g. (3)

18.3 Draw the graph of g showing all asymptotes and intercepts with the axe. (3)

18.4 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of g with the negative (2)
gradient.

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QUESTION 19: KWA-ZULU NATAL

The graphs of a parabola 𝑓 and a straight line g intersect at P and S as shown below.
1
Points R (− ; 0) and T(1 ; −12) are on the parabola, and Q(0; 2) is a point on g.
2
V is the turning point of the parabola. The straight line makes an angle of 45° with
the 𝑥-axis.

19.1 Show that the equation of g is 𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 2. (2)

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19.2 Write down the coordinates of S. (2)

19.3 Show that the equation of 𝑓 is 𝑓(𝑥) = 8𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 − 8. (4)

19.4 Determine the coordinates of V the turning point of 𝑓, (3)

19.5 Use the graph to determine the values of 𝑘, if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 has two unequal (1)
roots.

19.6 For which values 𝑥 if 𝑓 ′ (𝑥). g′(𝑥) < 0? (1)

19.7 A new graph ℎ is obtained by reflecting the graph of 𝑓 about the 𝑦-axis and (2)
then shifting it in the upward direction so that the 𝑥-axis is the tangent of the
new graph ℎ. Write down the coordinates of point 𝑇 ′ (the image of T)
which lies on the graph of ℎ.

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QUESTION 20: KWA-ZULU NATAL

The diagram shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑎 𝑥 and 𝑓 −1 . Point A(−1; 4) lies on
the inverse of 𝑓.

20.1 Determine the coordinates of 𝐴′ , the image of A after reflection in the line (1)
𝑦 = 𝑥.
1
20.2 Show that the value of 𝑎 is . (2)
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20.3 Determine the equations of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (1)

20.4 Calculate the length of AB. (3)

20.5 Write down the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) < −1. (1)

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