Mathematics Grade 11 1 Capricorn South /Investigation Term1 2024

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CAPRICORN SOUTH DISTRICT

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS
INVESTIGATION
14/02/2024

MARKS : 70

DURATION : 1H30

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This Investigation consists of 4 parts.

2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, and etcetera that you have used in
determining your answers.
4. ANSWER ONLY will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-
graphic), unless stated otherwise.
6. Round off to TWO decimal places unless stated otherwise.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system in this question
paper.
8. Write legibly and present your work neatly.

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SECTION A
Part 1
1.1 Solve for x in each of the following equations by using exponential rules:
1.1.1 2𝑥√𝑥 = 227 (4)
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1.1.2 23𝑥+1 − 3(23𝑥−1 ) + 8𝑥 = 12 (4)
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1.2 Without using a calculator, rationalize the denominator and simplify:
√5 − √4 (3)
√5 + √4
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1.3 The diagram below shows an oval piece of land that Pheto acquired for his poultry
Project. He decides to use the biggest possible rectangular piece of land out of the
entire piece. The rectangular piece will have a length of 4𝑥 metres and a breadth of
2y metres, as shown.

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D 4x E

2y

G F

1.3.1 Show that the area A, of the rectangle can be written as:
A= 1120𝑥 − 16𝑥 2 , given that the perimeter of the rectangle is 560m. (3)
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1.3.2 Determine the maximum possible area that the rectangle can occupy. (4)
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Part 2
2.1 Simplify completely WITHOUT the use of a calculator:
2.1.1 2√8 − 4√32 + 3√50 (3)
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2.1.2 3−2 [√12 + √(3√3 )] (4)

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2.1.3 52006 − 52004 + 24 (4)
52004 + 1

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2.2 Simplify: 3𝑥+1 + 12. 3𝑥−1 𝑥 (4)
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7. 9𝑥

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SECTION B
Part 3
3.1 Given: 𝑝𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 1 = 0 with 𝑝 ≠ 0

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3.1.1 For which value(s) of p will 𝑝𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 1 = 0 have real roots? (3)

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3.1.2 Determine two integral values of p for which the roots of 𝑝𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 1 = 0
will be rational (2)
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3𝑥 − 2
3.2 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) =
2
𝑥 + 10𝑥 + 25

Determine the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) is defined (4)

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3.3 Discuss the nature of the roots of the equation: 2(𝑥 − 3)2 + 2 = 0 (2)
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3.4 Determine the value(s) of p if 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 − 𝑝𝑥 + 3 has a maximum
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value of 38 (4)

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3.5 For any real value of m, prove that the roots of (𝑥𝑚)2 + 3 = 2𝑥(𝑚 − 𝑥)
are non-real (4)
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Part 4
4.1 Solve for x in each of the following equations:
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4.1.1 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = 18 − (5)
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𝑥 − 2𝑥
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4.1.2 12𝑥 . 3𝑥+1 = 648 (4)
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4.1.3 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 ≤ 3 (4)
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4.2 Simplify and solve for x completely: √10 − 32𝑥 = 3𝑥 − 2 (5)
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