mathematics CAPS February 2024

BOHALABELA DISTRICT MKHUHLU CIRCUIRT

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS

February 2024

INVESTIGATION

SURNAME:
NAME:

CLASS

SCHOOL:

MARKS :55

TIME: 1hour 15 minutes This question paper consists of 6

pages excluding cover page
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This task consists of four parts.

2. Answer all sections clearly show all calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in determining your
answers.
3. Answer only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
4. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise.
5. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to two decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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Part 1

Solve the following equation by using a quadratic formula.

1.12𝑥2 + 2𝑥 − 2 = 0 (3)

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a. Are the roots equal?

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b. Are the roots rational or irrational?

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c. Are the roots real or non-real?

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2. 2𝑥2 − 3𝑥 − 3

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a. Are the roots equal?

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b. Are the roots rational or irrational?

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c. Are the roots real or non-real?

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3. 𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + 4

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a. Are the roots equal?

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b. Are the roots rational or irrational?

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c. Are the roots real or non-real?

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4. 3𝑥2 + 9𝑥 + 12

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a. Are the roots equal?

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b. Are the roots rational or irrational?

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c. Are the roots real or non-real?

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Part 2

Now that you have done the four examples you must determine the value of 𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐 which is
called the discriminant (∆)
Equation ∆= 𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐
a. 12𝑥2 + 2𝑥 − 2 = 0 (1)

b. 2𝑥2 − 3𝑥 − 3 = 0 (1)

c. 𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 0 (1)

d. 3𝑥2 + 9𝑥 + 12 = 0 (1)

2. Hence determine the connection between the discriminant and the nature of the roots 0f each
question below
Discriminant Roots are: Roots are: Roots are: Real
Equal/Unequal Rational/irrational /non-real

∆> 0and a perfect

square

∆> 0and not a

perfect square

∆= 0

∆< 0

(1 × 4 = 4)

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Part 3

1. Draw a rough sketch that represents these functions:

Function nature of the roots Rough sketch
(from part 2 above)

𝑦 = 12𝑥2 + 2𝑥 − 2 = 0 (2)

𝑦 = 2𝑥2 − 3𝑥 − 3 = 0 (2)

𝑦 = 𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 0 (2)

𝑦 = 3𝑥2 + 9𝑥 + 12 = 0 (2)

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Section B

Application of your knowledge on the nature of the roots

1. Prove that the roots 𝑥2 + (1 − 𝑘)𝑥 + 𝑘 − 3 = 0 are real for all real values of 𝑘 (6)

2. The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 20 is a sketch below, the graph intersects at the 𝑥 axis at

(-2;0) and (10;0), and the y axis at (0:20). The point (4;36) is then turning point of 𝑓.

2.1. Determine the value of k if 𝑔(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 𝑘 is a tangent to 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 20

(6)

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2.2. Use the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 20 to determine the values of:

2.2.1. P of which −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0 will have equal roots (4)

2.2.2. b for which −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 20 = 𝑏 will have no real roots (4)

2.2.3. M for which −𝑥2 + 8𝑥 + 𝑚 = 0 will have two positive roots (4)

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