WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Mathematics

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS P1
9 SEPTEMBER 2017
9.00AM – 12.00PM

MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
EXAMINER: LR
MODERATOR: VZ

This question paper consists of 11 pages, including an information sheet.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 10 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

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

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

5. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-

graphical), unless stated otherwise.

6. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

7. An information sheet with formulae is included on the last page of this question
paper.

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

9. Write neatly and legibly.

10. Please write your Math’s teachers monogram on your answer script.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x :

1.1.1 4 x2 −9=0 (3)

1.1.2 2 x ( x−5 ) +1=0 (4)

1.1.3 √ 5−x + x=−1 (5)

1.1.4 x ( x−1)> 20 (4)

1.2 If m and n are rational numbers such that √ m+ √ n=√ 7+ √ 48 , calculate

a possible value of m2 +n2 (4)

1.3 Solve the following equations simultaneously:

22 x +2 y −2 y+ 4=0 and y 2 + xy=70 (6)

1.4 Show that the roots of the equation ( p2 +1 ) x 2+ px +1=0

are non-real for all real values of p. (3)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 The sequence 3; 9; 17; 27;... is given.

If
Tn  an 2  bn  c determine the values of a , b and c . (3)

2.2 Consider the number sequence 2; 5; 2; 9; 2; 13; 2; 17; …

Calculate the sum of the first 100 terms of the sequence. (4)

2.3 Consider the following sequence√ 3 ; 3; 3 √ 3

2.3.1 Write down the next two terms of this sequence (2)
2.3.2 Which term in this sequence is equal to 81? (4)

2.4 The first two terms of a geometric series are

x +3 and x 2−9

2.4.1 Calculate the values of x for which the series converges. (3)
2.4.2 Calculate the value of x if the sum to infinity is 13. (3)

 12

 27 p k    24  3t 
2.5 Calculate p if k 1 t 1 (6)
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QUESTION 3

2
3.1 Given f ( x )=¿ −2 .
x+1

3.1.1 Sketch the graph of f , clearly showing the asymptotes and any intercepts

with the axes. (4)

3.1.2 Determine the equations of the axes of symmetry of f . (3)

3.1.3 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f (x−1). (2)

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QUESTION 4

The sketch below shows the graphs of f and g. The y-coordinate of the turning point of f, at A, is 4.
A and B are the points of intersection of f and g. The y-intercept of g is 16.

C
16

A
4

4.1 Show that the x-coordinate of A is 3, and hence find the equation of f in the form
f (x)=a( x− p)2 +q. (7)

4.2 Determine the length of CD. (1)

4.3 Write down the range of f . (2)

4.4 For which value(s) of x is f (x)> g ( x ) ? (2)

4.5 If f ( x )=h' (x) , would h be an increasing/decreasing/increasing function,

or a decreasing/increasing/decreasing function ? (1)
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QUESTION 5

1 2
5.1 Determine the equation of the inverse of g ( x )=¿ x in the form g ( x )=¿ …
−1
(2)
2

5.2 Is g−1 a function ? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

5.3 Write down the domain of g−1 . (2)

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QUESTION 6
Philip loves fishing and is planning to develop a campsite to run a fishing tour in the future.

6.1 Philip starts investing R500 at the end of every month into an account that offers him
an interest rate of 15% per annum compounded monthly. Show that the investment
grows to a value greater than R135 000 over a period of 10 years. (3)

6.2 Ten years go by and eventually Philip finds a piece of land on the West Coast of
South Africa to set up his fishing campsite. The cost of the piece of land is R1 205 000.
He pays a deposit of R135 000. Calculate the monthly payment needed to pay off the
loan over a period of 20 years if the rate of borrowing money is 9% per annum
compounded monthly and he starts repaying the loan one month after it is granted. (4)

6.3 Philip takes out the loan in 6.2 above and starts paying it off every month. The business
starts to go well and Philip starts to think about paying off his loan quicker.

6.3.1 Calculate the balance outstanding on the loan at the end of 8 years. (4)
6.3.2 Once Philip calculates the balance outstanding on his loan at the end of 8
years, he decides to increase his payments to R25 000 per month.
Calculate how many months it will take to pay off the remainder on his loan. (4)
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QUESTION 7

7.1 Given f ( x )=x 2−4 x +5.

7.1.1 Determine f ' ( x) from first principles. (5)

7.1.2 Determine the gradient of the curve of f at the point (1 ; 2). (2)

7.1.3 Hence, determine the equation of the tangent to the curve of f at the point
(1 ; 2). (2)

2 x 2−6 x
7.2 Determine: lim (3)
x→3 x−3

7.3 Use the rules of differentiation to determine :

2 √ x3
Dx
[ ]
3 √ x5

Leave your answer with a positive exponent. (4)

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QUESTION 8

The graph represents the function, f , where f ( x )=x 3 + x 2+ ax+ b.

R and S(1 ; 0) are turning points.

.
R

.
S

8.1 Show that a=¿ −5 and b=3. (5)

8.2 Determine the coordinates of R. (4)

8.3 As can be seen from the graph above, R is very obviously a maximum turning-point.

Show how you would justify this using calculus methods, without reference to the graph (4)

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

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QUESTION 9

x2
x

Given g ( x )=−¿ +2 with x ∈ [ 0 ; 2 ] . Q is the point ( x ; 0) and PQ is parallel to the y-axis, with P on the
2
graph of g.

Q( x ; 0) x

9.1 Write down the coordinates of P, in terms of x. (2)

x3
9.2 Show that the area A, of ∆POQ, is given by A¿−¿ +x (2)
4

9.3 Determine how far Q should be from O, in order for the area of ∆POQ to be a maximum.

Leave your answer in surd form. (4)

9.4 Calculate the area of ∆POQ, when P is at the point in QUESTION 9.3.

Answer correct to 2 decimal places. (2)

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QUESTION 10

10.1 A study on people and their pets yielded the following results.

Dog Cat TOTAL

Male 45 25 70
Female 35 45 80
TOTAL 80 70 150

10.1.1 How many people participated in this study? (1)

10.1.2 Calculate the following probabilities:

10.1.2.1 P(Male ) (1)

10.1.2.2 P(Owns a cat) (1)

10.1.3 Is the event of being a male and owning a cat independent?

Justify your answer with relevant calculations. (3)

10.2 Four - digit codes (not beginning with 0), are to be constructed from the set of digits

{1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 0 }.

10.2.1 How many four - digit codes can be constructed, if repetition of digits

is allowed? (2)

10.2.2 How many four - digit codes can be constructed, if repetition of digits

is not allowed? (2)

10.2.3 Calculate the probability of randomly constructing a four - digit code

which is divisible by 5 if repetition of digits is allowed. (2)

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TOTAL: 150

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