Mathematics/P1 1 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS P1
PRE – JUNE EXAMINATION 2024

MARKS: 150

TIME: 3 Hours

This question paper consists of 8 pages and 1 information sheet.

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Mathematics/P1 2 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 9 Questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3 Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams and graphs that you have used in

determining your answers.

5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be

used, unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated

otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. Information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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Mathematics/P1 3 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x
1.1.1 𝑥(𝑥 − 4) = 21 (3)
1.1.2 7𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 4 = 0 (4)
1.1.3 (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 4) ≤ 6 (5)
1.1.4 √6 − 𝑥 = 𝑥 (4)
1.1.5 2 x +1 + 2 x + 2 = 48 (5)
1.2 Solve for x and y
𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 1 and 𝑥2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 9𝑦2 = 17 (6)
1.3 A rectangular photograph has a breadth of x cm
and a length of y cm. There is a border with
constant width of 2 cm around the photograph.
The area of the photograph is 360 cm² and
the area of the border is 172 cm².

Prove that: 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 39. (4)

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QUESTION 2
2.1 The general term of a quadratic sequence‘ 𝒙 ; 10 ; 𝒚 ; 40 . . . . . . .. is given by
𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑛2 + 𝑏𝑛 + 𝑐
𝑇2 – 𝑇1 = 9 ; 𝑇3 – 𝑇2 = 13 and 𝑇2 – 𝑇3 = w

2.1.1 Calculate the values of x , y and w. (3)

2.1.2 Find an equation for the nth term of the sequence of first differences. (2)
2.1.3 Calculate the values of a , b and c. (4)
2.2 Consider the sequence 14 ; 11 ; 8 ; 5 . . . . ..
2.2.1 Calculate the 51st term. (3)
2.2.2 Find the sum of the first 30 terms. (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Given the sequence: 1; 𝑥 + 4; 𝑥 – 7; …
Find the value(s) of x, if any, that make the sequence
3.1.1 An arithmetic sequence. (2)
3.1.2 A geometric sequence. (4)

3.2 Given the series: 3(2)6 + 3(2)5 + 3(2)4 + 3(2)3 + … … … … … …

3.2.1 Give a reason why the series converges (2)
3.2.2 Determine 𝑆∞ (3)
3.2.3 Determine 𝑆7 (3)


3.2.4 Hence determine  3(2)

n =8
7−n
(2)

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QUESTION 4
−4
Consider the function y= −3
x +1
4.1 Write down the range of g. (2)
4.2 Write down the y-intercept of g. (2)
4.3 Calculate the x-intercept of g. (2)
4.4 Sketch the graph of g, clearly indicating the intercepts with the axes and the
asymptotes. (4)
4.5 If A and B are the points of intersection of g and the straight line , 𝑦 = −𝑥 − 4
calculate the length of AB. (4)
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Mathematics/P1 5 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

QUESTION 5
The sketch below shows the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔. The y-coordinate of the turning point, A, is 12.
A and B are the points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. The y-intercept of 𝑔 is 32.

5.1 Show that the x-coordinate of A is 5, and hence find the equation of 𝑓 in the form
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑝)2 + 𝑞. (7)
5.2 Determine the length of CD. (2)
5.3 Write down the range of 𝑓. (2)
5.4 For which value(s) of x is (𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) ? (2)
5.5 For which value(s) of x is 𝑓 decreasing? (2)
5.6 Determine the average gradient of 𝑓 between D and A. (2)
5.7 If f(𝑥) = ℎ′(𝑥) , would ℎ be an increasing/decreasing/increasing function, or a
decreasing/increasing/decreasing function ? (2)
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Mathematics/P1 6 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

QUESTION 6
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 is drawn below. The point 𝑅(– 3 ; 27) lies on f .

● 𝑹(−𝟑; 𝟐𝟕)

6.1 Write down the coordinates of the y-intercept of 𝑓. (1)

6.2 Calculate the value of 𝑎. (2)
6.3 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 , the inverse of 𝑓 , in the form 𝑦 = … .. (2)
6.4 Draw the graph of 𝑓 −1 , indicate all intercepts and the reflection coordinate R ' . (4)
6.5 Write down the values of x for which 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) ≥ −3 (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥, determine 𝑓 ′ (𝑥), from first principles. (5)
7.2 Find, leaving your answers with positive exponents where applicable:
7.2.1 dy 3x3 − 27 x
if y = (4)
dx x −3
7.2.2 𝐷𝑥 [(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3)] (3)
7.2.3 1 (4)
f ' ( x) if f ( x) = 3 x 2 −
3x 2
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Mathematics/P1 7 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

QUESTION 8
Given the equation: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 – 5𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 + 12.
8.1 Calculate the x intercepts. (4)
8.2 Calculate the coordinates of the stationary point. (6)
8.3 Find the x coordinate of the point of inflection. (3)
8.4 Draw a neat sketch graph of 𝑓(𝑥). Clearly indicate the intercepts with the axes
and the coordinates of the stationary points (4)
8.5 Use your graph to find the value(s) of x for which

8.5.1 f ' ( x)  0 (2)

8.5.2 f ( x)  0 and f ' ( x)  0 (2)

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QUESTION 9
The sum of the height (h) of a cylinder and the circumference of its base is 10 metres.

9.1 If r is the radius of the base of the cylinder, show that the volume of the cylinder
is 𝑉 = 10𝜋𝑟 2 − 2𝜋 2 𝑟 3 (4)
9.2 Determine the value of the radius so that the volume is a maximum. (4)
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TOTAL 150

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Mathematics/P1 8 Limpopo DoE / Pre June 2024

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 ]
f ' ( x) = lim
f ( x + h) − f ( x )
i i h→ 0 h

 x + x2 y1 + y 2 
d = ( x 2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M  1 ; 
 2 2 
y 2 − y1
y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) m= m = tan 
x 2 − x1

( x − a )2 + ( y − b ) 2 = r2

a b c
In ABC: = =
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A
1
area ABC = ab. sin C
2

sin ( +  ) = sin  . cos  + cos  . sin  sin ( −  ) = sin  . cos  − cos  . sin 

cos( +  ) = cos  . cos  − sin  . sin  cos( −  ) = cos  . cos  + sin  . sin 

cos 2  − sin 2 

cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2  sin 2 = 2 sin  . cos 
2 cos 2  − 1

n 2

 fx  (x − x )
i
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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