GAUTENG PROVINCE

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1

SECOND PUSH 2023

MARKS : 83

TIME : 1 hour 40 minutes

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 6 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, which you have used in
determining the answers.

5. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be

used, unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present the work neatly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for 𝑥:

1.1.1 2𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 = 0 (3)

1.1.2 𝑥 2 = 12𝑥 − 21 (correct to ONE decimal place) (4)

1.1.3 4𝑥² − 12𝑥 + 8 ≥ 0 (4)

𝑥
1.1.4 √5 − 2𝑥 − =4 (6)
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1.1.5 22𝑥+1 + 5 . 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 (5)

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1.2 Given: A= ; 𝑥∈ℝ
𝑥 2 +2

1.2.1 Determine the maximum value of A. Explain your answer. (2)

1.2.2 For which value of 𝑥 will A have a maximum value? (1)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 simultaneously:

𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 2 and 𝑥² + 𝑥𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 3 (5)

2.2 Determine integers 𝑎 and 𝑏 so that (3 − √2)2 = 𝑎 + 𝑏 √2 . (3)

2.3 Anne and Zandi decide to paint a room. Anne paints (4 + 2𝑥 2 ) 𝑚2 .

Zandi starts later and paints 4 𝑚2 . They continue painting the next day and

they both paint a further (2𝑥) 𝑚2 . Determine the total area (in 𝑚2 ) that Anne

painted if she painted exactly double the total area that Zandi painted.d (4)

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QUESTION 3

The roots of a quadratic equation are 𝑥 = −4 ± √2𝑝 + 1 .

3.1 Calculate the value(s) of 𝑝 for which the roots will be real. (2)

3.2 Give one value of 𝑝 for which the roots will be rational. (1)
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QUESTION 4
Simplify the following without the use of a calculator:

2𝑛−1
144𝑛 (3−1 )
4.1 (4)
4 2𝑛−1

𝑛 6𝑛 + 3𝑛+2
4.2 √ (4)
2𝑛 +9

4.3 7 7
−
63 − 7 3 7 +7 (5)
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QUESTION 5
𝑝
5.1 The diagram below represents the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = +4.
𝑥−2

A(3 ; 7) is a point on the graph of 𝑓.

A(3 ; 7)
𝑓

O x

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

5.1.2 Show that 𝑝 = 3. (2)

5.1.3 Determine the equation of ℎ which is formed when 𝑓 is shifted three

units downwards and one unit to the left. (2)

5.1.4 For which value(s) of 𝑥 is 𝑓 decreasing? (2)

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5.2 The diagram shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 .

The point A(−2 ; 4) lies on the graph. C is the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓.

𝑓
y

A(–2 ; 4)

Determine:

5.2.1 the value of 𝑎. (2)

5.2.2 the coordinates of C. (2)
5.2.3 the average gradient of the curve between the points A and C. (3)

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QUESTION 6

6.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥² − 16𝑥 + 7

6.1.1 Show, by completing the square, that 𝑓 can be written in the

form 𝑓(𝑥) = 4(𝑥 − 2)² − 9. (4)

6.1.2 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 in your answer book. Clearly indicate the
coordinates of the turning point and of the intercepts with the axes. (5)

6.1.3 Give the range of 𝑓. (2)

6.2 Make a rough sketch of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥² + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 if 𝑎 < 0 ; 𝑏 > 0 ; 𝑐 = 0. (4)

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