WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Mathematics Department
June Assessment

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1
9 JUNE 2021

MARKS: 120
TIME: 2.5 hours
EXAMINER: Wy
MODERATOR: Dt

This question paper consists of 9 pages, including this cover page.

Grade 11 WBHS - June 2021

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 8 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you may have
used in determining your 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. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in

this question paper.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

9. Write your teacher’s monogram on each of your answer sheets.

VZ LB MT HU LR WY DT

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QUESTION 1
1.1 Given the equation (𝑥 − 2)(3𝑥 + 4) = 𝑘
Solve for 𝑥 if 𝑘 = 0 (2)
1.2 Solve for 𝑥:
1.2.1 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = 15 (3)
1.2.2 4𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 5 < 0 (3)

1.2.3 √2𝑥 − 1 + 2 = 𝑥 (5)

2
1.2.4 2𝑥 3 − 8 = 0 (3)
1.3 If 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 and 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 = 0, calculate ONE numerical value
of 𝑥. (5)
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QUESTION 2
Solve simultaneously for 𝑥 and 𝑦
3𝑦 + 𝑥 = 2
𝑦 2 + 𝑥 = 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 (6)
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QUESTION 3
Simplify completely without the use of a calculator. Leave all answers with
rational denominators and positive exponents where applicable.
√5
3.1 (2)
√5+2

3
√𝑥 3 × √𝑥 2
3.2 6 (3)
√𝑥

2
√72011−√72009
3.3 ( + √7) (4)
√72008

6𝑥 ∙ 3𝑥−2
3.4 (4)
6 ∙ 18𝑥−2

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QUESTION 4
4.1 Show that the roots of the equations 𝑘𝑥 2 + (2𝑘 − 1)𝑥 = 1 − 𝑘 are
rational for all values of 𝑘. (4)
4.2 A group of elderly citizens chartered a bus for R1600. However, at
the last minute, due to illness, eight of them had to miss the trip.
Consequently the other citizens had to pay an extra R10 each.
How many elderly citizens went on the trip? (6)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 The following number pattern is linear:
−2; 3; 8; 13; …
5.1.1 What are the next 2 terms for the number pattern? (2)
5.1.2 State the constant difference? (1)
5.1.3 Determine the general term for the number pattern. (2)
5.1.4 Calculate the value of the 259th term of the number pattern. (2)
5.1.5 Which term in the linear pattern is equal to 753? (2)

5.2 Consider the following number pattern:

6; 17; 34; 57; …
5.2.1 Show that this pattern is a quadratic number pattern. (2)
5.2.2 Hence determine the 𝑛th term. (4)
5.2.3 Find the value of 𝑇100 (2)

5.3 The table below represent the total number of handshakes exchanged
between random people. Each person shakes the hand of another person
once.

Number of people 2 3 5 100

Number of handshakes 1 3 𝑎 𝑏

5.3.1 Determine the value of 𝑎. (1)

5.3.2 Calculate the value of 𝑏. (3)
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QUESTION 6
The diagram below shows the first three figures in a pattern.

6.1 Write down the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦. (2)

Figure Number of Number of Number of

dots grey squares white squares
1 12 1 4
2 21 4 8
3 𝑥 9 𝑦

6.2 Write down the 𝑛th term of the following:

6.2.1 The number of grey squares. (1)
6.2.2 The number of white squares. (1)

6.3 The number of dots is given by the formula 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑛2 + 6𝑛 + 5. There

are 320 dots in a particular figure. Using the appropriate calculations,
determine the total number of squares in that particular figure. (5)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Using the grid provided, sketch the following two graphs, in pencil, on
the same set of axes, attach the grid to your answer script:
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ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 − 2 and 𝑘(𝑥) = 2(3)𝑥 − 2

On your graphs, you must indicate all intercepts with the axes as well
as the asymptotes with their defining equations. (8)
7.2 Using your graphs in Question 7.1, answer the following questions:
7.2.1 State the domain of ℎ(𝑥). (2)
7.2.2 State the range of 𝑘(𝑥). (2)
7.2.3 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry for ℎ that has a
positive gradient. (2)
3
7.2.4 Solve for 𝑥 where ℎ(𝑥) = . (3)
2

ℎ(𝑥)
7.2.5 For which values of 𝑥 is >0 (3)
𝑓(𝑥)

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QUESTION 8
Below are sketched the graphs for the functions: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10 and
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏. A and B are the 𝑥 −intercepts, C is the 𝑦 −intercept and D is the
turning point of 𝑓. The graph of 𝑔(𝑥) passes through B and C.

𝑓(𝑥) 𝑔(𝑥)

A B
P

C
Q

8.1 Determine the coordinates of C, B and D. (5)

8.2 State the axis of symmetry of 𝑓. (1)
8.3 Show that the value of 𝑎 = 2 and find the value of 𝑏. (2)
8.4 For which values of 𝑥 is:
8.4.1 𝑓(𝑥) < 𝑔(𝑥) (1)
8.4.2 𝑓(𝑥) ∙ 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)
8.5 PQ is a vertical line found between B and C. Find the maximum
length of PQ (4)
8.6 The graph of ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑘 touches 𝑓(𝑥) once. Find the value of 𝑘. (5)
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GRAND TOTAL: 120

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DIAGRAM SHEET FOR Q 7.1 – ATTACH TO ANSWER SCRIPTS

NAME: ________________________________

TEACHER: _______

SCALE: 1 block = 1 unit

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