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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3Hours
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Mathematics Grade 12 Paper 1 Limpopo June 2023 Paper & Memo
Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper and memo from the Limpopo June Exam 2023, 27 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
Read the follo’ instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This ques' japer consists of 9 questions.
2. Answer luestions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc, that you have used in
determining your answers.
4. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. If necessary, round off answers correct to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (no programmable and no graphical).
7. Diagrams not necessarily drawn to scale.
8. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve
1.10Dfx - 3)(5x + 2) = 0
1.1.2 3x?- 10x- 1 = 0 (Correct to two decimal places)
113 x(x- 4) > 21
14 2342
2
1.2. Solve for x and y simultaneously.
x+2y=2
x? + 8y =8
1.2.1
Given: 2**! +2*=3)*2_}, where x and y are integers.
Determine the value of x and y.
1.2.2 10
{x2 43=
eee e-2
1.3. Given:
, -ttye—@
1.3.1 If p = 4, determine the nature of the roots.
1.3.2 Determine the value(s) of p for which the roots are non-real.
1.4 The equations x? +rx+m=0 and x° +mx+r=0 have real and
Solve for the values of r and m if r > 0 and m>0.
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(3)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(5)
(1)
Q)
roots. (6)
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QUESTION 2
The sequence: —67 ; x ; y ; —28 ; —19; ... has a quadratic pattern.
2.1 Dete the value of x and y
2.2 Find pression for the nth term
2.3 Pro\ it the sequence of numbers will never contain a positive term.
QUESTION 3
3.1 The fourth term of a geometric progression is 24 and the ninth term is 768.
Determine the first three terms of the Progression.
3.2
IfsS,, = 207 +3n then
3.2.1 Calculate 7},
3.2.2 Find 7, im its simplest form.
3.3 Caleulate the value ofS (2n _- 1)
3.4 40
Ina converging geometric series S,, = and 7, = > calculate the
z
possible value(s) the first term of the series.
3.5 Given the following geometric sequence:
24
= © 12+ 6x + 3x7+...
3.5.1 Calculate the sum to infinity of the series
3.5.2 Write down the values of x for which this sequence converges.
(6)
(4)
(3)
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(3)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(4)
(2)
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4.2
4.3
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45
4.6
4.7
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QUESTION 4
The grap) f(x) and g(x) are shown in the diagram below.
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The turning point of f(x) is A (2 ; 9) and the graphs f and g intersects at B (3; 8). C is a point
on g(x) and is on the axis of symmetry of f.
Show that the function f can be defined by the equation: (4)
fx) = —x?+4xe4+5
Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of f. (1)
The graph g(x), has the equation y = a*. Determine the value of a . (2)
If it is given that (—1; 0) is one root of f, write down the coordinates of the other root. (1)
For which value(s) of x will f(x) < 0? (2)
Determine the length of AC. (2)
Discuss the nature of the roots of h(x) if, h(x) = f 9. (2)
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QUESTION 5
In the diagram below are the sketches of: f(x) = —2x +2 and g(x) = —+ q
x+p
The graph cuts the y-axis at (0; 4).
5.1 Calculate the values of p and q (3)
5.2. Show that a = —2 (2)
5.3 Determine the coordinates of point A the x — intercept of g(x) (2)
5.4 The value of q is increased by 1 unit. What effect will it have on the graph of g? = (1)
5.5 Write the equations of the asymptotes. (2)
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QUESTION 6
1 x
Given: P(x) = (3)
6.1 Write down the equation of p=! inthe form y = -- (2)
62 Sketch the graphs of p and p~! on the given system of axes on the diagram sheet. ()
Show clearly all the intercepts with the axes as well as the line of symmetry.
©3 Determine the value(s) of x for which p71(x) > 1 (2)
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64 Write down the equation of the graph of h(x), if h(x) is formed by shifting the graph
of p(x) 2 units to the right and then 3 units up.
(2)
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QUESTIO
71 Determine f'(x) from first principles if f(x)=5—2x* . (5)
7.2 Determine 2 if
dx
72 ay ag (3)
7.2.2 xy=5 (2)
7.2.3 so [37 —7x—s
[ ; J 6
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QUESTION 8
Given that = x3 — 6x? + 9x — 4 with x-intercepts at A (1 ; 0) and B, y-intercept at C(0 ;
AandD turning points of f.
yu
f(x)
A(1;0) Be
C (0;-4) D
8.1 Calculate the coordinates of B.
8.2 Calculate the coordinates of the turning point D.
83 Calculate the x-coordinate of the point of inflection of f.
8.4 Write down the values of k for which f(x) = k will have only ONE root.
8.5 Determine the values of x where f '(x) > 0
8.6 Determine the gradient of the line DC.
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(4)
(5)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(1)
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QUESTION 9
Two cyclists start to cycle at the same time. One starts at point B and is heading due north to
point A, whilst the other starts at point D and is heading due west to point B. The cyclist
starti B cycles at 30 km/h while the cyclist starting from D cycles at 40 km/h.
The between B and D is 100 km. After time ¢ (measured in hours), they reach points F
and ively.
A q
Fe
O *
B Cc D
9.1 Determine the distance between F and C in terms of ¢. (4)
9.2 After how long will the two cyclists be closest to each other? (4)
9.3 What will the distance between the cyclists be at the time determined in (2)
QUESTION 9.2?
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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
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MARKS: 150
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INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE:
¢ This memorandum consists of 19 pages including the cover page.
e If the’candidate answers a question TWICE, only mark the FIRST
e Consistent accuracy applies in all aspects of the marking memorandum.
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QUESTION 1
1.1.1 x=3: 2 v¥ ¥each root
. 5
‘al —b+Vb?-4ac
2a
= ~(10)+ ¥C10)?7-4)(-1) ¥ subst
2(3)
_ 104 Viz ¥ Yeach root
= 4 a Pama dil (-1, if incorrect rounding)
‘ , (3)
1.1.3 xv -4x>21 ¥std form
. _— e 0 0 ¥ factors
(x — 7)(x + 3)> a
x<-3andx>7,xeR *eritical pts
¥ ¥ conclusion (5)
114 | 23°45 = 72 (x 2)
p+ gra Sy?
2.2.37 + = >*F
4.F+F=15 ¥ simplify
3° (441) =15 Y factorisation
3=3 ¥ simplify
x=l ¥x=1
(4)
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1.2
XF DY =D vrrcersee (1) P+8y=8 (2)
x=—2yt2...(3) ¥ substitution
Subst 3 in 2. (-2y + 2)(-2y + 2) + 8y=8
4y’ -8y+4+8y-8=0
4yr-4=0 ¥std form
y-1=0 Y factorisation
v- Dy bs “a vy-value
y=lory=-1
Subst y= 1 in3 Subst y =— 1 in3
x=-2(1)+2 x=-2(-1)+2
x=0 x=4 v¥ vx —values.
Solution (0 ; 1) (43-1)
(6)
1.2.1
2 +2 = pet =
2°(2' +1) =3’G?-1) Y factorise
2*(3) =3'(8)
z=
a)
ees
a
2 3 ¥ simplify equated
2 =3y" bases
“x-3=0 and y-1=0
“x=3 and y=1 ¥ answers
OR OR
ge +2" — 37? ir
2(2' +1) =3°(3?-1) rise
2*(3) =3' (8)
72) — 2993 implified equated
2*(3)=3*(2°) bases
“x=3 and y=1 v answers (3)
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1.2.2
fe—3 4300
x—-2
Let k=
k+3=
v
k? 43k-10=0 standard form
(k+5)(k-2)=0 v factors
k=-5 or k=2 Y_ both answers for k
Vv ;
Vx-2#-5 or Jx-2=2 selection
2 2
(ve=2) =(2)°
ape Y answer
OR
Je-24+3=—8
x-2
(Vx=2)(vx=2)+3Vx=2 =10
x-2+3V¥x-2 =10
3 v simplified both sid
Ix-2=12-x
2 Y squaring both side
(3Vx=2) =(12-x)
9x-18=144-24x42
x? ~33x+162=0 Y standard form
(x-6)(x-27)=0 F tee
x=6 or x#27 lection (5)
n
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¥ equal & rational
(1)
ase A= 16-4p = 16-4(4)=0
+: Roots equal rational
—
YA<0 (2)
13.2) a=] <0 non-real vp>4
<-16
>4
1.4
x +rxt+m=0 and x°+mx+r=0
x +rxtm=0
For real and equal roots, A= 0
b? -4ac =0
(r¥ —4(@)(n) = 0
r?>-4m=0
r?>=4m
r
m= -- ()
x°+mx+r=0
b* -4ac =0
nm? —A(1I(r)=0
m’?-4r=0_... (2)
Substitute (1) in (2)
2 2
(= —4r=0
4
4
7 -ar=0
16
r*—64r=0
rr —64)=0
Y substitute into A=0
Y equation for m
Y equation 2
Y substitute for m
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r(r—4)(r? +4r +16) =0
¥ value of r
“7=4
r
n=—
4
4
=—-
4
m= ¥ value of m
OR
x +rx+m=0 and x*°+mx+r=0
For real and equal roots quadratic must be a perfect
square.
x +rxtem=0 .
(x+4m) =0 (x+ Vm) 5
x +2ymx+m=0
r=2Nm Y equation for m
—=m ra 0 |
x +mx+r=0
(x+F) =0
y :
equation 2
x 4+2Wr+r=0
m= vr
m=4r +2) Y substitute for m
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Substitute (1) in (2)
4
r*
a |
16
r*-64r=0
r(r’ -64)=0
r(r—4)(r? +4r +16) =0
“rs4
a|%\
=
1
a|*%
3
ll
os
v value of r
¥ value of m
(6)
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QUESTION 2
21| —6 Fa
\ \ rll 7 Y first differences
Caw vs
2x—-67 -—2y+x-28 y+3 Y second differences
awe ¥ equating second
mnie differences /
aes vx-value
x=-52
¥ equating second
y-2x-67=-2y+x-28 differences/
3y—-3x=39
y-x=13
i vy-value
y=-39 6)
2.2
-67 -52 -39 -28
15 13011
-2 -2
2a=-2
a=-1 ¥ value of a
3a+b=15
- =1
—— ¥ value of b
b=18
a+b+c=-67
—1+18+c=-67 lue of c
c=-84
T, =—n" +1884 ¥ answer (4)
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2.3
T,>0 v¥—n’ +18n-84>0
—n+ 84>0
n?-1 4<0 ¥ n° -18n+84<0
no Solution ¥ conclusion
~. the nce will never contain a positive term (3)
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QUESTION 3
3.1
T, =24 T, = 768
vA - rt
T,
768 = r v 18 =r
24 24
32=r° ¥ simplification
2? =r’ vr
r=2
Lop or Ta
7, T,
24 _ ys 768 _
a a
24 768
a=— =
8 256 tz
a=3 a=3
T, =ar""
T, =3-2""
n v T3
3 & so...
OR
(5)
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T,=24 T, =768
T, =ar""
Ty Or? = Wa ccsscemesccesase’ pation V equations
T, = CS equation2
eq
e 1
ar® =768
ar’? =24
r> =32 vr =32
ao
vr
r=2
ar? =24 or ar’ =768
a-2?=24 a-2° =768
a=3 a=3 va
7.20
T, =3-2""
3 6 1B ¥ T&T;
3.2.1 | Fiz = Siz — Sir “T,=S2—S,
_ a ~ 278 v substitution .
v answer
(3)
322| T,=S,—S,., YT=5.-S,,
=2n? +3n—[(n-1) +3(n-1)] Faibetitetions
=2n? +3n—[2n? —4n+2+3n-3]
=2n? +3n-2n?+n+1
=4n+1
¥ simplification
v answer
(4)
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3.3 is
Sen 1)
3454+7+...
a=3 S, =F Pa+(n-1a] Yaad
d= =17f.34+(17-12]
2 ¥n=17
n=17 =323 answer (3)
3.4
s, -40 7-3
3 rs
a 40
—= et yt
&, = T, =a
BE)
f=ar=7
a=a-r) r=
= aC - =) “substitution
3 2a
40 100 ¥ standard form
rr ar ¥ factors
¥ answer(both values of a)
(3)
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aes) a Y value of r
x
- &* 4, 3X 4 x
1 6x 2
S. = Y — substitution in correct
r formula
4
S.= —*—
lz Y correct numerator
48 Y correct denominator
So =
2x —x’? (4)
3.5.2 | It exists when:
ind «3 ie: -—l<r <1 7 Ari
§ ot <2
v answer
ANSWER ONLY: Award full marks. (2)
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QUESTION 4
4.1
f(x) = a(x -2)?+9 YT, =2"
a(3-2)?+9=8 feat
a+9=8 vb 1
» f(x) = -1(x- 2)? +9 v Answer
f(x) = -1(x? -4x +449
f(x) = -x? +4x-449
f(x) = -x? +4x4+5
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42|x=2 v Answer (1)
43
g(x) = a* ¥ Substitution
a=8
a*=2 ¥ Answer
a=2 (2)
4.4 | (5; 0) ¥ Answer (1)
45 |x<-lorx>5 Mark per answer
v¥x<-1
¥x>5 (2)
4.6 | g(x) = 2%
g(2) =27 =4 ¥g(2)=4
AC =9-4
AC = 5 units ¥ Answer
(2)
4.7 | Roots will be real and equal ¥Real
¥ Equal (2)
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QUESTION 5
5.1
x= intercept of the line: = 2x+2=0 « x=1 ¥x int
p=-l Yp
: . “q
y-intercept of line: y = 2
ge? @)
5.2 - v i
g(x) = +2 ‘Substitute point
x-1 '
a (0:4)
doit 2=4 v
a= -2
(2)
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5.3
¥Subst y = 0
Sue 2
°A=(;
(2:0) ¥ Answer (2)
5.4 | The graph moves up 1 unit ¥ Answer
(1)
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QUESTION 6
6.1
¥ Interchange
¥ Answer
(2)
6.2 Intercept of p ¥
Intercept of p~*
v
Line: y=x ¥
Shape of p and
pivy
(5)
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6.3 0 < 1
S*Sq Y critical points
¥ answer
(2)
6.4
x-2 ws —2
h(x) +3 wr aS
(2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1
ve) =m Lt W-SLO)
I'(x= a
2 v ituti
5-2(x+h)'-(5-2x°) substitution
= lim ——_—_
a h Y expansion
= lim 2 4A 2h" = 5+ 2x"
= h Y simplification
<lim —4xh-2h°
ho h Y notation and lim (—4x—2h)
._ h(—4x-2h) hoo
= lim ———.
ms h v answer
= lim(-4x-2h)
ho
=-4x
(5)
7.2.1
25"
=7x*+
Ba x aie ;
=7x*+2x? v 2x
i
o. = 28x? +3x? Y 28x° v at (3)
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722 | *v¥=5
F J
r=
x
» =S5x v y=5x"
v answer
[aTaYey (2)
723 wp [32-18-6 -Tx- -4| V3x-7 ¥ 6x"
_ x
_ 4 ¥ 3and differentiating constant
= D,[3x-7-6x"' | sr
=3+6x° ”)
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QUESTION 8
8.1
x3 —6x?+9x-4=0
(x -1)0?-5x+4) = 0
@-)@-4)A-1) = w= I)
X=1;x=4 (x? -Sx+4)
B(4 ; 0) (x — 4)(x — 1) (4)
.f(@) = -4 ¥ coordinates
D: (3; -4)
8.2 | (x) = x9 -6x?+9x-4
f (Qo) = 3x2 -12x+9=0 3x2 —12x +9
x*-4x+3=0 ¥=0
-(-4) ¥ {C42 - 4D) ¥ subs. into
= 2d) formula
x=3;x=1 = 4
*fG)= -4 « D(3;-4) = (5)
8.3 | f(x) = 3x?-12x+9 % 12 =0
f"(x) = 6x-12=0
wee )
ND
8.4 | k <-4 orlof k>0
wk <-4
(2)
“k>0
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85 | x <1 or/of x>3 v¥x<1
Yor ¥%x >3
(3)
8.6 |0 v (1)
tra
Jana? [17]
QUESTIO!
9.1
Afters hours: BF = 301 km and CD= 401km -Y BF =30t
-.BC = 100-401 ¥ BC=100—40r
Fc = (Gory + (100 — 407)" ¥ Pythagoras
= V900r? + 10000 — 80007 + 160077
= 425007 — 80007 + 10000 “answer (4)
9.2
FC is a minimum when FC is a minimum. Y BF =30t
¥ BC =100—40r
2 2_
FC* = 2500r° — 80007 + 10000 Py eenisseen
2
are = 50007 — 8000 = 0
dt “answer
t =—— =1,6hrs (96 minutes) (4)
5000
9.3
FC = 4250077 — 80007 + 10000 ¥ subs into equation
= 42500(1.6)° — 1.6)+ 10000
- ¥ 00(1.6)° — 8000(1.6) + Vanswer
They will be 60km apart.
(2)
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