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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS P1
SEPTEMBER 2018
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 150
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Mathematics P1 2 F§/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1.
2.
10.
The question paper consists of 11 questions.
Answer ALL the questions.
Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper,
Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers,
Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks,
An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable, non-graphic) may be
used, unless stated otherwise.
If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the
question paper.
Write neatly and legibly.
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Mathematics P1 3 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
QUESTION 1
Li Solve for x:
LL -3x°+2x+2=0 (Round off the answer to TWO decimal places)
(3)
142 x +2x-3=5 3)
1.1.3 x°-2x-15<0 @G)
114 -V2x-1=2-x (4)
115 73° -3" =36 3)
1.2 Solve x and y simultancously:
Qx-l=yp and x? ~xyy =3x-3 6)
1.3 Simplify without using a calculator:
og xel
V5.Ni95 - = (3)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Consider the arithmetic sequence: 3;-2;-7;—12)...
2.1.1 Calculate the 21“ term of the sequence. (2)
2.1.2 Which term of the sequence is equal to —177? Q)
2.2 The sum of the first terms in an arithmetic series is given by: S, =n" —2n
Calculate:
2.2.1 the sum of the first 13 terms, (2)
2.2.2 the 13" term. (2)
2.3 Given the quadratic pattern: x;659; 3 24;...
Calculate the sum of x and y. (5)
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Mathematics P1 4 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep, Exam,
QUESTION 3
3.1 Prove that atar tar’ +... (ton terms) = ame) et
—r
3.2 Given: 3-40,2)"
a=l
3.2.1 Write down the first THREE terms of the series,
3.2.2 Calculate the sum to infinity of the series,
3.2.3 Hence calculate the smallest number of terms of the series whose
sum will differ by less than 0,0001 from the sum to infinity of the
series,
)
(1)
(3)
(6)
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Mathematics P1 5 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
QUESTION 4
In the sketch below, the graphs of A(x)=ax” +bx+c and g(x) =4x+8 are drawn.
P and R are the x-intercepts of # and D is the turning point of 4. C and F are the y-intercepts of
hand g respectively. The two graphs intersect at P and E (6332).
y D
E(6 3 32)
c A
B
Pp R *
fe)
&,
4.1 Write down the coordinates of point P. Q)
42 If the equation of the axis of symmetry of his x=4, write down the
coordinates of point R. (2)
4.3. Determine the equation of / in the form (x)= ax’ +bx+e. (4)
4.4 — Calculate the length of FC. Q)
4.5 Determine the range of A. (2)
4.6 For which values(s) of x is h(x)g(x)<0? (2)
4.7 Determine the value of kif y=4x+k is a tangent to A(x)=—x* +8x +20. (4)
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Mathematics Pl 6 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam,
QUESTION 5
2+x
The sketch below shows the graph of /f" (x) =<—. Aand B are the x- and the y-intercepts
of f.
5.1 Write down the equation of f in the form f(x)=—~4¢. (3)
x+p
5.2 Determine the equations of the asymptotes of f (2)
5.3. Write down the coordinates of A, the x-intercept of f Q)
5.4 The graph of k(x) is obtained by shifting the graph of / (x) horizontally such
that point A is at the origin, O. Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote
of k(x). (1)
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Mathematics P1 7 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam. :
QUESTION 6
6.1 Given: f(x)=3™
6.1.1. Write down the equation of f(x), the inverse of f (x), in the form
f'@)=.. @)
6.1.2 On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of f (x) and f7'(x)
in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly indicate the intercepts with the
axes and one other point on the graphs and label the TWO graphs. (4)
6.2 A linear function satisfies the following conditions: p(-3)=10 and
,
p (x) =~2. Determine the inverse of p in the form p™ (x) =. (4)
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QUESTION 7
7.1. An investment company offers interest on a fixed deposit at the rate of 9,6%
compounded monthly. Calculate the effective annual interest rate correct to two
decimal places. (3)
7.2. A motor car costing R150 000 depreciated annually at a rate of 8,8% per annum
on a reducing-balance method, Calculate how long it took for the car to
depreciate to R60 000 under these conditions. . G3)
7.3 David is paying off a loan of R250 000 over 10 years by making monthly
instalments. He made his first payment exactly one month after the loan is
granted. Interest is charged at 10% per annum compounded monthly.
7.3.1 Calculate David's monthly payment. (4)
7.3.2 Calculate the balance outstanding immediately after David paid his
36" instalment. (4)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Determine f'(x) from first principles if /| (x) = 3x? (4)
dy 4 3
8.2 Determine = if y=7x*- 5¥x —= (4)
dx x
8.3 It is given that g(x)=ax* —24x+d has a local minimum turning point at (- 2; 17).
Determine the values of @ and b. (5)
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Mathematics P1 8 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
QUESTION 9
Given: f(x) =—x? +10x? -17x~28
9.1 Calculate the coordinates of the intercepts of f with the axes. (5)
9.2 Calculate the coordinates of the turning points of St (5)
9.3 Sketch the graph of f, clearly indicating the intercepts with the axes and the
turning points, (3)
9.4 Determine the values of & for which—x° +10x? -17x =25+k will have only one
real root. (2)
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QUESTION 10
In the sketch, A ABC is an equilateral triangle with sides equal to y units. DEFG is a
rectangle. BE = FC = x units.
D G
B = ra C
10.1 Prove that the area of the rectangle is 4 =/3xy — 23x, (4)
10.2 Determine, in terms of y, the maximum area of the rectangle. (5)
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Mathematics P1 9 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam,
QUESTION 11
11.1
11.2
P(A) = 0,45 and P(B) = 0,29. Calculate the P(A or B) if:
11.1.1 A and B are mutually exclusive events. (2)
11.1.2 A and B are independent events. (4)
The probability that it will be sunny tomorrow is > If it is sunny, the
probability that Pitso plays soccer is . If it is not sunny, the probability
that Pitso plays soccer is * Determine the probability that Pitso does not
play soccer. (4)
How many four character codes can be formed if the first character must be
an alphabetical letter and the remaining characters must be digits that may
not be repeated? (3)
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TOTAL: 150
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Mathematics P1 FS/September 2018
Grade 12 Prep. Exam.
INFORMATION SHEET
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