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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER 2021
GRADE 11
MATHEMATICS
(PAPER 1)
TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 150
9 pages
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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 Gauteng November 2021 QP (Eng)
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MATHEMATICS 2
(Paper 1) GRADE 11
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. This question paper consists of 10 questions.
3. Answer the questions according to the instructions of each question.
4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, which you used in determining the
answers.
5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
6. Use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), 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. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in the question paper.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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MATHEMATICS 3
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 1
1.1 Given: P = ( x + 2)(2 x − 1)
(3 − x)
Determine value(s) of x for which P is:
1.1.1 Equal to zero (2)
1.1.2 Undefined (1)
1.2 Solve for x:
1.2.1 2 x 2 − 3x − 4 = 0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (3)
1.2.2 (2 x + 3)(3 − x) 4 (5)
1.2.3 x+2+x =4 (5)
1.2.4 22 x +1 − 3(22 x −1 ) + 4 x = 12 (4)
1.3 Given: f ( x) = x 2 + 8 x + 16
1.3.1 Calculate f (2) . (1)
1.3.2 Determine values of x for which f ( x) 0 . (3)
1.4 Solve for x and y :
y − 2 x + 1 = 0 and xy = 2 y + x 2 + 3 x − 10 (6)
1.5 For any real value of p, prove that the roots of:
( xp) 2 + 3 = 2 x( p − x) are non-real. (4)
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MATHEMATICS 4
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 2
2.1 Simplify WITHOUT the use of a calculator.
1
−
16 x 2 2
2.1.1 −2
81x (2)
9 x + 32 x +1
2.1.2
18x.2− x (3)
2.1.3 √10 − 32𝑥 = 3𝑥 − 2 (5)
2.2 Verify, WITHOUT using a calculator, that:
3√2𝑎 − 2√3𝑎 = √30𝑎 − 12√6𝑎 (4)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 The table below indicates the minimum number of matches required to construct a
triangle.
Number of
1 2 3 4 5
triangles
Number of
3 5 7 A B
matches
3.1.1 Write down the numerical values of A and B. (2)
3.1.2 Determine a formula to represent the general term 𝑇𝑛 of the pattern. (2)
3.1.3 How many matches are required to create 100 triangles? (2)
3.1.4 How many triangles can be made with 305 matches? (2)
3.2 The first 3 terms of a linear number pattern are:
2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 5 ; 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2 and 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3
Determine the possible value(s) of x. (4)
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MATHEMATICS 5
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 4
The first four terms of a quadratic number pattern are:
−1 ; 𝑥 ; 3 ; 𝑥 + 8 …
4.1 Calculate the value(s) of x. (4)
4.2 Show that the nth term of the pattern can be written as 𝑇𝑛 = (𝑛 − 1)2 − 1. (6)
4.3 Calculate the value of the 65th term of the pattern. (2)
4.4 What is the value of the FIRST term of the pattern that is greater than 9 800? (4)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 A school purchased a printer for R250 000.
• The printer depreciates at 10% p.a. on a reducing balance method.
• The printer will be replaced after 5 years.
• The inflation rate during this period is 8% per annum.
5.1.1 Calculate the book value of the printer at the end of the 5 year period. (2)
5.1.2 Calculate the cost of a similar printer when the 5 year period expires. (2)
5.1.3 The school sells the used printer for 95% of its book value.
Calculate the amount of money that must be saved in order to have enough money
to replace the printer in 5 years. (2)
5.2 A company has an investment account with Bank A which offers an effective interest rate
of 12% per annum.
A competitor bank, Bank B, offers an interest rate of 11,5% p.a, compounded monthly.
5.2.1 Determine which bank offers the best interest rate. (3)
5.2.2 The company will invest with the bank offering the best interest rate.
The company invests money into a lump sum account that will accrue to R280 000
in 5 years.
After 2 years, the company experiences difficulty and withdraws R50 000 from the
account.
Determine the minimum amount of money they would have to invest which would
have accrued to R280 000. (5)
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MATHEMATICS 6
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 6
3
Given : f ( x) = −1
x+2
6.1 Calculate the value of k if ( k ; 2 ) is a point on f. (2)
6.2 Write down the equations of the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of 𝑓 . (2)
6.3 Calculate the coordinates of the y-intercept of f. (1)
6.4 Calculate the coordinates of the x-intercept of f. (2)
6.5 Sketch the graph of f , clearly showing the asymptotes and the intercepts with the axes. (3)
6.6 ONE of the axes of symmetry of f has a negative gradient.
Determine the equation of this axis of symmetry. (2)
3
6.7 Determine the value(s) of x for which −1 − x − 3 . (1)
x+2
6.8 The graph of f is transformed by a reflection over the x-axis followed by a translation
4 units in the positive x-direction.
Determine the equation of this graph, in its simplest form. (3)
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MATHEMATICS 7
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 7
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑞 are sketched below and display the
following essential properties:
• Points E and P are the x-intercepts of f
• Point M is the y-intercept and point N is the turning point of f
• The dotted line ND is the axis of symmetry of f
• The graphs of f and g intersect at points E and M respectively
• Point T is the point of intersection of g with the axis of symmetry of f
• Points S and M are symmetrical with respect to the axis of symmetry of f
y
N
g
S M
T
E P
x
O
D f
7.1 Write down the value of q. ( Note to examiner: q NOT in GRAPH) (1)
7.2 Calculate the length of line segment EP. (3)
7.3 Determine the coordinates of point N. (2)
7.4 Determine the equation of a straight line h which is perpendicular to g, passing through
point N. (3)
7.5 Calculate the average gradient between points M and N. (2)
7.6 Calculate the length of line NT. (3)
7.7 Determine the coordinates of point S. (3)
7.8 For which value(s) of x will:
7.8.1 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 (2)
7.8.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0 (1)
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MATHEMATICS 8
PAPER 1 GRADE 11
QUESTION 8
Consider die function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3.2𝑥 − 6
8.1 Calculate the coordinates of the y-intercept of the graph of f. (1)
8.2 Calculate the coordinates of the x-intercept of the graph of f. (2)
8.3 Sketch the graph of f. Clearly show ALL asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (3)
8.4 Write down the range of f. (1)
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QUESTION 9
A sports director at a school analysed data to determine how many learners play sports and what
the gender of each learner is. The data is represented in the table below.
Does not play sport Plays sport Total
Male 51 69 120
Female 49 67 116
Total 100 136 236
9.1 Determine the probability that a learner, selected at random is:
9.1.1 Male (2)
9.1.2 Female and plays sport (2)
9.2 Are the events ‘Male’ and ‘Does not play sport’ mutually exclusive events?
Use the values in the table to justify your answer. (2)
9.3 Are the events ‘Male’ and ‘Does not play sport’ independent events?
Show ALL calculations to support your answer. (4)
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QUESTION 10
A survey regarding the most read magazine(s) was conducted among 84 high school girls.
Three magazines, namely Glamour (G), Drum (D) and Teen Vogue (T) were used for the
survey.
The results were as follows:
41 read Teen Vogue (T)
34 read Glamour (G)
40 read Drum (D)
18 read Teen Vogue and Drum
8 read all three magazines
75 read at least one of the magazines
(G and D) = 17
The Venn diagram below demonstrates the above information.
10.1 Write down the value of 𝑐. (1)
10.2 Express 𝑓 in terms of x . (2)
10.3 If e = 17 – x, determine the numerical value of x. (4)
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TOTAL: 150
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