SEDIBENG WEST DISTRICT PLC

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1

JUNE EXAMINATION 2023

MARKS : 100
TIME : 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 6 pages, including the cover page and 1 information sheet
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 5 questions
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in determining
your answers.
4. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless stated otherwise.
5. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
7. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
8. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for 𝑥 in each of the following:

1.1.1 (3𝑥 − 2)(2𝑥 + 4) = 0 (2)
2 (2)
1.1.2 4𝑥 3 = 9

1.1.3 2𝑥 + √𝑥 + 1 = 1 (5)

1.1.4 3𝑥 2 ≥ 8𝑥 + 3 (4)

1.1.5 2𝑥+1 + 4 ∙ 2𝑥−1 + 20 = 17 (4)

1 (2)
1.1.6 7𝑥 =
343

1.2 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 8

1.2.1. Solve for 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)

1.2.2. Hence, or otherwise, calculate the value of 𝑚 for which 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 𝑚 = 0 (3)

has equal roots

1.3. Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 simultaneously:

4𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 and 4𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 8 (5)

1.4 1 1 (3)
If 𝑥 + = 5, determine the value of : 𝑥 2 +
𝑥 𝑥2
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Simplify completely WITHOUT the use of a calculator:

3 (3)
2.1.1 1 −4
( )
16

22𝑛−1 . 4𝑛+1 (4)

2.1.2
16𝑛

√2 4 (4)
2.1.3 +
√2+1 √2

9𝑥+1 −6∙32𝑥 (5)

2.2 Show that: 4𝑥+1 = √3
√3
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QUESTION 3

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3.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2 − 1

3.1.1 Write down the equation of vertical and horizontal asymptote of f (2)

3.1.2 Determine the x- and y-intercepts of the graph f (4)

3.1.3 Sketch the graph of f, clearly showing the asymptotes and the intercepts
(3)
with the axes

6 (3)
3.1.4 Use your graph to determine the values of 𝑥 for which ≥1
𝑥+2

3.1.5 Write down the range 𝑓(𝑥) (2)

3.1.6 Determine the equations of the axis of symmetry of f (4)

3.1.7 The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) is shifted 4 units up and 3 units right to form h(x). (2)
Determine the equation of h in the form of h(x) = …
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Consider the function: g(x) = 2−𝑥 + 2

4.1.1 Is g an increasing or a decreasing function? (1)

4.1.2 Determine, g(−2) ? (2)

4.1.3 Calculate the y-intercept of g(𝑥) (2)

4.1.4 Sketch the graph of g, showing all the intercept(s). (3)

4.1.5 If the equation of h is given by ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥 . Describe the transformation of (2)

g to ℎ.
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QUESTION 5

The sketch below shows the graphs of g(x) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3 and h (x) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. The graphs
intersect at B and E. The graph of g intersects the x- axis at A and B, also intersects y-axis at C.
Point T is the turning point of g. The graph of h intersects the y-axis at D. The length of CD is 6
units

5.1. Write down the coordinates of C. (1)

5.2. Determine the x-coordinates of A and B. (4)

5.3. Determine the coordinates of T, the turning point of g. (3)

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5.4. Determine the values of 𝑚 and c (3)

5.5. Determine the coordinates of E, point of intersection of g and ℎ (4)

5.6. If 𝑘(𝑥) = f (x – 1) – 2, determine the equation of 𝑘 in the form:

(3)
𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞

5.7. For which values of x, is ℎ(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0 (2)

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GRAND TOTAL [100]

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INFORMATION SHEET

− b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

A = P(1 + ni) A = P(1 − ni) A = P(1 − i) n A = P(1 + i ) n

Tn = a + (n − 1)d Sn =
n
2a + (n − 1)d 
2

Tn = ar n−1 Sn =
(
a r n −1 ) ;r  1 S =
a
; −1  r  1
r −1 1− r

F=

x (1 + i ) − 1
n
 P=

x 1 − (1 + i )
−n

i i
f ( x + h) − f ( x)
f ' ( x) = lim
h→ 0 h

 x1 + x 2 y1 + y 2 
d = ( x2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M ;  y = mx + c
 2 2 
y − y1
y − y1 = m (x − x1 ) m= 2 m = tan  (x − a )2 + ( y − b)2 = r2
x 2 − x1
a b c 1
In ABC: = = a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A area ABC = ab. sin C
sin A sin B sin C 2

sin ( +  ) = sin  . cos  + cos .sin  sin ( −  ) = sin  . cos  − cos  .sin 
cos ( +  ) = cos  . cos  − sin .sin  cos ( −  ) = cos  . cos  + sin  .sin 
cos2  − sin 2 

cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2  sin 2α = 2 sin α .cos α
2 cos2  − 1

n

x  (x i − x)2
x= 2 = i =1
n n

n( A)
P( A) = 𝑃(𝐴 𝑜𝑟 𝐵) = 𝑃(𝐴) + 𝑃(𝐵) – 𝑃(𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵)
n(S )

yˆ = a + bx b=
 (x − x )( y − y )
 (x − x) 2

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