PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

NOVEMBER 2021
GRADE 11
MARKING GUIDELINES

MATHEMATICS
(PAPER 1)

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 MATHEMATICS
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

A – ACCURACY
C.A. – CONSISTENT ACCURACY

NOTE:
• If a candidate answered a question TWICE, mark only the first attempt.
• If a candidate CROSSED OUT an answer and did not redo it, mark the crossed-out answer.
• Consistent accuracy applies to ALL aspects of the marking guidelines.
• Assuming values/answers in order to solve a question is UNACCEPTABLE.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 1.1.1 (𝑥 + 2)(2𝑥 − 1) = 0  simplification

1  both values for x
𝑥 = −2 or 𝑥 = 2
(2)

1.1.2 3− x = 0
 x=3  answer
(1)

1.2 1.2.1 2 x 2 − 3x − 4 = 0
−b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a  correct substitution
−(−3)  (−3) − 4(2)(−4)
2
x=  answers
2(2)
x = 2,35 or x = −0,85 (3)

1.2.2 (2 x + 3)(3 − x)  4
−2 x 2 + 3 x + 9  4  simplify

−2 x 2 + 3 x + 5  0  standard form
2 x − 3x − 5  0
2  factors
 critical values
(2 x − 5)( x + 1)  0
 answer
5
−1  x 
2
NOTE: Candidates can write the answer as
separate inequalities but must state
AND between the inequalities, not OR. (5)

1.2.3 x+2+x =4
x+2 = 4− x  squaring both sides
x + 2 = 16 − 8 x + x 2
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2
 standard form
 factors
0 = x − 9 x + 14
2
 critical values
0 = ( x − 7)( x − 2)  exclusion of x = 7
x  7 or x = 2 (5)

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1.2.4 22 x +1 − 3(22 x −1 ) + 4 x = 12
 3 
22 x  2 − + 1 = 12  correct factorisation
 2 
3  simplification 2 2 x = 8
22 x   = 12  equating to like bases
2
 answer
22 x = 8
2 2 x = 23
3
x=
2 (4)

1.3 1.3.1 f ( x) = x 2 + 8 x + 16
f (2) = 22 + 8(2) + 16
f (2) = 36  answer (1)

1.3.2 f ( x)  0
x 2 + 8 x + 16  0
 factors
( x + 4)( x + 4)  0
( x + 4) 2  0  critical value
CV : − 4

 answer

x ; x  −4

NOTE: Both criteria must be presented for the

answer mark. (3)

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1.4 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥𝑦 = 2𝑦 + 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10 … (2)

𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 1 … (1)  y as subject in (1)

sub (2) into (1)  substitution

 standard form
2
𝑥(2𝑥 − 1) = 2(2𝑥 − 1) + 𝑥 + 3𝑥 − 10  factors
2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 = 4𝑥 − 2 + 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10
 values for x

𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 12 = 0
(𝑥 − 6)(𝑥 − 2) = 0  values for y
𝑥 = 6 or 𝑥 = 2

if 𝑥 = 6 if 𝑥 = 2
𝑦 = 2(6) − 1 𝑦 = 2(2) − 1
𝑦 = 11 𝑦=3

NOTE: Any other valid method.

(6)

1.5 ( xp ) 2 + 3 = 2 x( p − x)
x 2 p 2 + 3 = 2 px − 2 x 2
 standard form
x p + 3 − 2 px + 2 x = 0
2 2 2

( p 2 + 2) x 2 − 2 xp + 3 = 0
 substitution
= b 2 − 4ac
= (−2 p) 2 − 4( p 2 + 2)(3)  value for ∆
= 4 p 2 − 12 p 2 − 24
= −8 p 2 − 24  complete explanation

p 2  0 for p 
−8 p 2  0 for p 
−8 p 2 − 24  0 for p 

 roots are non-real. (4)

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QUESTION 2

1
2.1 2.1.1 −
 16 x 2  2
 −2 
 81x   interchange base AND
1 additive inverse of
 81x −2  2 index
= 2 
 16 x   answer
9
= 2
4x

NOTE: Any correct alternative method. (2)

2.1.2 9 x + 32 x +1
18x.2− x
 simplification of 9x and
32 x + 32 x +1 18x
= 2x x −x
3 .2 .2  factorise
32 x (1 + 3)  answer
= 2x 0
3 .2
=4

NOTE: Any correct alternative method. (3)

2.1.3 10 − 32 x = 3x − 2
 squaring both sides
10 − 32 x = (3x − 2) 2  simplification
10 − 32 x = 32 x − 4.3x + 4
 standard form
2.32 x − 4.3x − 6 = 0
 factors
32 x − 2.3x − 3 = 0
(3x − 3)(3x + 1) = 0  value of x and rejection
3x = 3 or 3x = −1
x =1 no solution (3x  0) (5)

2.2 3 2a − 2 3a
 surd and squaring
= (3 2a − 2 3a ) 2  multiplication

= 9. 4a 2 − 12 6a 2 + 4. 9a 2  simplification
 simplification
= 9.2a − 12 6a 2 + 4.3a
18a − 12a 6 + 12a
= 30a − 12a 6 (4)
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QUESTION 3

3.1 3.1.1 A=9  answer

B = 11  answer (2)

3.1.2 Tn = 2n + 1  answer (2)

3.1.3 Tn = 2n + 1
Tn = 2(100) + 1  substitution
Tn = 201  answer
NOTE : Answer only, award FULL marks. (2)

3.1.4 Tn = 2n + 1
305 = 2n + 1  substitution
304 = 2n  answer
n = 152 (2)

3.2 𝑇3 − 𝑇2 = 𝑇2 − 𝑇1
3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3 − (2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2)  substitution
= 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2 − (2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 5 )
3𝑥 + 4𝑥 − 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 2
2
 simplification
= 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2 − 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 5
𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 5 = −3  standard form
𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 2 = 0
(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1)
 answers
∴ 𝑥 = 2 or 𝑥 = −1
(4)
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QUESTION 4

4.1 -1 ; x ; 3 ; x+8

x-(-1) 3-x x+8-3  first differences

3-x-(x+1) x+5-(3-x)  second differences

3 − x − ( x + 1) = x + 5 − (3 − x)  equating
3 − x − x −1 = x + 5 − 3 + x
2 − 2x = 2x + 2
 answer
4x = 0
x = 0 (4)

4.2 -1 ; 0 ; 3 ; 8
 2nd difference
1 3 5
 value for a
2 2

 value for b
2a = 2
a =1
 value for c
3a + b = 1  equation of Tn
3(1) + b = 1  complete the square of
b = −2 Tn

a + b + c = −1
1 − 2 + c = −1
c=0

Tn = n 2 − 2n
Tn = n 2 − 2n + 1 − 1
Tn = (n − 1) 2 − 1

NOTE: If a candidate uses Tn = (n − 1) − 1 to

2

validate the quadratic pattern, award ZERO

marks. (6)

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4.3 Tn = (n − 1) 2 − 1
 substitution
T65 = (65 − 1) 2 − 1  answer
T65 = 4095 (2)

4.4 (n − 1) 2 − 1  9800  setting up inequality

n 2 − 2n − 9800  0  factors
(n + 98)(n − 100)
CVs -98 or 100  choice of n = 100
 answer
n  100
 n = 101 (4)
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QUESTION 5

5.1 5.1.1 A = P(1 − i ) n

 correct substitution
A = 250000(1 − 0.1)5
into correct formula
A = R147622,50  answer (2)

5.1.2 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛  correct substitution

𝐴 = 250 000(1 + 0.08)5 into correct formula
𝐴 = 𝑅367 332,02  answer (2)

5.1.3 95
× 147 622.50
100
= 𝑅140 241,375  R140 241, 375
New Machine - Sale of Old Machine  answer
𝑅367 332,02 − 𝑅140 241,375
𝑅227 090,65 (2)

5.2 5.2.1  i 
m

1 + ieff = 1 + nom 
 m 
 correct substitution
12
 0.115  into correct formula
1 + ieff = 1 +   12,13%
 12 
 conclusion
ieff = 12,13%
Bank B offers a better interest rate.

NOTE: Award no marks if candidate concludes

only. (3)

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5.2.2 𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛

0.115 24 0.115 36  value of i
𝑅280 000 = [𝑃 (1 + ) − 50 000] (1 + )
12 12  n = 24
𝑃 = 𝑅197 759,51.
 n = 36
 setting up equation
OR
 answer
𝑛
𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)
0.115 60 0.115 36 OR
𝑅280000 = 𝑃 (1 + ) − 50 000 (1 + )
12 12
 value of i
𝑃 = 𝑅197 759,51
 n = 60
 n = 36
OR  setting up equation
𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛  answer
𝑅280 000 = [𝑃(1 + 0,1213)2 − 50 000](1 + 0,1213)3 OR
𝑃 = 𝑅197 729,98
 value of i
 n=2
OR  n=3

𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛  setting up equation

𝑅280 000 = 𝑃(1 + 0,1213)5 − 50 000(1 + 0,1213)3  answer

𝑃 = 𝑅197 727.98
OR

 value of i
 n=5
 n=3
 setting up equation
 answer
(5)
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QUESTION 6

6.1 3
f ( x) = −1
x+2
3  substitution
2= −1
k +2
3
3=
k +2  answer
3k + 6 = 3
k = −1 (2)

6.2 x = −2  answer
y = −1  answer
(2)

6.3 3
f ( x) = −1
x+2
3
f (0) = −1
0+2
1
=
2  answer
 1
  0; 
 2

NOTE: Answer MUST be presented in coordinate

form. (1)

6.4 3
f ( x) = −1
x+2
3
0= −1
x+2
 simplification
3
1=
x+2  answer
x+2=3
x =1
(1;0)

NOTE: Answer does NOT need to be in coordinate

form. (2)

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6.5
 shape
 asymptotes
 x- and y- intercepts

(3)

6.6 m = −1 and (-2;-1) is on the axis of symmetry

 y = mx + c
 substitution for m
−1 = −1(−2) + c AND the point
 c = −3  answer
 y = −x − 3

NOTE: Any other valid method. (2)

6.7 x > –2  answer (1)

6.8 3
f ( x) = −1
x+2
3
−y = −1  make y negative
x+2
 3   subtract 4
y = − − 1
 x+2 
−3  answer
y= +1
x+2−4
−3
y= +1
x−2
(3)
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QUESTION 7

7.1 q=5  answer (1)

7.2 f ( x) = − x 2 − 4 x + 5
x2 + 4x − 5 = 0  factors
( x + 5)( x − 1) = 0  critical values
 answer
x = −5 or x = 1
 EP = 6 units (3)

7.3 −𝑏
𝑥=
2𝑎
−(−4)
𝑥=  x-value
2(−1)
𝑥 = −2
𝑓(−2) = 9  y-value
∴ 𝑁(−2; 9)
OR
OR

𝑓(𝑥) = −(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥) + 5  x-value

𝑓(𝑥) = −(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 22 ) + 5 + 4  y-value
𝑓(𝑥) = −(𝑥 + 2)2 + 9
∴ 𝑁(−2; 9)

NOTE: Answer does NOT have to be in coordinate form. (2)

7.4 m of g = 1
 m of h = −1  gradient of h = –1
y = mx + c
9 = −1(−2) + c  c=7
c=7  answer
h( x ) = − x + 7

NOTE: Any other valid method. (3)

7.5 M(0;5) and N(-2;9)

y −y
mMN = 2 1
x2 − x1
9−5  correct substitution
mMN =
−2 − 0  answer
mMN = −2

NOTE: NO marks for applying incorrect gradient formula. (2)

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7.6 At point N: f (−2) = 9

 g(–2) = 3
At point T: g (−2) = 3
 method
∴ distance of NT = 9 − 3  answer
= 6 units

OR OR
NT = f ( x) − g ( x)
= − x 2 − 4 x + 5 − ( x + 5)
= − x2 − 5x
 method
x = −2
 NT = −(−2) 2 − 5(−2)
 substitution
NT = 6 units
 answer
NOTE: Any other valid method. (3)

7.7 By symmetry:
𝑆(−4; 5)  answer

OR OR

At point S: y = 5
∴ 5 = −𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 5  y=5
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 = 0  equating
𝑥(𝑥 + 4) = 0
𝑥 = 0 or 𝑥 = −4  selection of –4
∴ 𝑆(−4; 5) (3)

7.8 7.8.1 x=–5  answer

OR  answer

x=0 (2)

7.8.2 x 1  answer (1)

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QUESTION 8

8.1 let x = 0
f ( x) = 3.2 x − 6
f (0) = 3.20 − 6
y = −3  answer
 (0; −3)

NOTE: Answer MUST be in coordinate form. (1)

8.2 let y = 0
0 = 3.2 x − 6
6 = 3.2 x  simplify both sides
2=2 x to base 2
 answer
x =1
 (1;0)

NOTE: Answer does NOT have to be in coordinate

form. (2)

8.3

 shape
 asymptote
 x- and y- intercepts

(3)

8.4 𝑦 > −6

𝐎𝐑  answer

𝑦 ∈ [−6; ∞] (1)
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QUESTION 9

NOTE: Candidates may present answers as a fraction, decimal fraction or percentage.

9.1 9.1.1 120 120

P(male)= 
236 236
P(male)= 0,51  answer (2)

9.1.2 67
𝑃(Female and plays sport) = 236 67

𝑃(Female and plays sport) = 0,28 236
 answer (2)

9.2 51
𝑃(Male and does not play sport) =
236  0,22
𝑃(Male and does not play sport) = 0,22  conclusion
≠0
NOT mutually exclusive
OR
OR
 statement
There are 51 male learners who do not play sport.  conclusion
Therefore the two are NOT mutually exclusive.

NOTE: Accept alternative answers expressed as a percentage or

in fraction form. (2)

9.3 𝑃(male and does not play sport) = 0,22  P(male) x

𝑃(male)×P(does not play sport) P(does not play
sport)
120 100 = 0,22
= ×
236 236
= 0,22  equating

∴ 𝑃(male and does not play sport)  conclusion

= 𝑃(male)×P(does not play sport)
∴ the events ARE independent (correct to two decimal places) (4)
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QUESTION 10

10.1 c = 84 − 75
c=9  answer (1)

10.2 f + 18 + x = 41  equating correctly

f = 41 − x − 18
 answer
f = 23 − x (2)

10.3 f = 23 − x  x = 23 − f
e = 17 − x  x = 17 − e  equating expressions
of x
 23 − f = 17 − e  equating to 75
but 40 + e + f + x = 75  simplification
 e + f + x = 35  answer
 17 − x + 23 − x + x = 35
40 − x = 35
x =5 (4)
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TOTAL: 150

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