# Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NW June 2025 Question Paper (Eng) > Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the NW June Exam 2025 (English), 10 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS P1 JUNE 2025 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 9 pages and 1 information sheet. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Mathematics/P1 2 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. This question paper consists of 10 questions. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in determining your answers. 5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks. 6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical), unless stated otherwise. 7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise. 8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale. 9. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Mathematics/P1 3 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 1 1.1 Solve for 𝑥: 1.1.1 x 2  x  12  0 (3) 1.1.2 5 x 2  2 x  9 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4) 1.1.3 18  3x  x 2  0 (4) 1.1.4 6 x4  x4 (6) 1.2 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 simultaneously: 2y  x  3 and y 2  3x  2 xy  0 (6) 1.3  1  3 1 If x 3  y 3  ( x  y )( x 2  xy  y 2 ), show that  3   9    can be  5  5 5 1 expressed as a  b where a, b ∈ ℚ. 25 (4) [27] QUESTION 2 Given the quadratic number pattern: 2; 7; 16; . . . . . . ; 862 2.1 Write down the 4th term of this quadratic number pattern. (1) 2.2 Determine the general term (Tn ) for the quadratic number pattern. (4) 2.3 Calculate the number of terms in the number pattern. (3) [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Mathematics/P1 4 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 3 3.1 Given the geometric series: 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 + . . . 3.1.1 Write down the general term of this series. (1) m 2 3.1.2 Calculate the value of m such that:   3 n  59 048 n 1 3 (4) 3.2 The first term of an infinite geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio of 1 the sequence is 2. 3.2.1 Determine the value of the third term of the sequence. (1) 3.2.2 Determine the value of 𝑆∞ . (2) 3.3 If the powers of 6 is removed from the sequence 1; 2; 3; 4; . . . ; 8 000, determine the sum of the remaining terms. (4) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Mathematics/P1 5 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 4 4.1 Michael notices the following about the number of black tiles and number of white tiles: Figure 1: 1 black tile White tiles: 𝑇1 = 3 × 1 + 2 Figure 2: 2 black tiles 𝑇2 = 3 × 2 + 1 Figure 3: 3 black tiles 𝑇3 = 3 × 3 + 0 Figure 4: 4 black tiles 𝑇4 = 3 × 4 − 1 Figure 5: 5 black tiles 𝑇5 = 3 × 5 − 2 Figure 6: 6 black tiles 𝑇6 = 3 × 6 − 3 4.1.1 If this pattern continues as above, write down the rule for the number of white tiles if the figure has 17 black tiles. (2) 4.1.2 Write down the n th term for the number of white tiles around 𝑛 black tiles. (2) 4.1.3 How many black and white tiles will Michael have in total up to the 25th pattern? (5) 4.2 1 2 Which term of the series 19 + 18 5 + 17 5 + . . . is the first negative term? (5) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Mathematics/P1 6 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 5 The graphs of f ( x)  x 2  2 x  8 and g ( x)  mx  c are sketched below.  A and B are the x -intercepts of f  C is the y -intercept for f and g  D is the turning point of f  E ( 6; p ) is a point on f 5.1 Write down the value of 𝑝. (1) 5.2 Determine the coordinates of A and B. (4) 5.3 Determine the coordinates of D. (2) 5.4 Determine the values of 𝑚 and 𝑐. (2) 5.5 Determine the equation of the tangent to f at point C. (3) 5.6 Write down the range for  f (x ) . (2) 5.7 For which values of x will f ( x)  g ( x)  0 ? (2) 5.8 For which values of k will x 2  2 x  k  0 have no real roots? (2) [18] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Mathematics/P1 7 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 6 6 Given: h( x)  1 x2 6.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of h. (2) 6.2 Determine the coordinates of the x - and y -intercepts of h(x). (3) 6.3 Sketch the graph of h(x). Clearly show the intercepts with the axes and asymptotes, if any. (3) 6.4 Determine the values of 𝑥 for which h( x )  0 for x  [0; ). (2) [10] QUESTION 7 The graphs of p( x)  b x and p 1 ( x) are sketched below.  K (3; 27 ) lies on the graph of p and S(27;  3) lies on the graph of p 1 .  Q is the y -intercept of p and R is the x -intercept of p 1 . 7.1 Determine the value of 𝑏. (2) 7.2 Determine the equation of p 1 in the form 𝑦 = . . . (2) 7.3 Write down the coordinates of Q and R. (2) 7.4 For which value(s) of x will: 7.4.1 0  p( x)  1 (1) 7.4.2 log 1 x  3 3 (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Mathematics/P1 8 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 7.5 T is a point in the first quadrant where TQ is parallel to the x -axis and TS is parallel to the y -axis. Calculate the area of ∆QTS. (4) [12] QUESTION 8 8.1 Determine f / ( x) from first principles if f ( x)  3 x 2  2. (5) 8.2 Determine: 1 2 8.2.1 f / ( x ) if f ( x)  3x 4  x 5 2 (2) dy x 1 8.2.2 if y   3 dx 2 9x (4) 2 x 2  3x  5 8.2.3 f / ( x ) if f ( x)  x 1 (3) 8.3 The tangent to the curve of y   x 2  4 x is perpendicular to the line 1 y  x  4. 2 Determine the equation of the tangent. (7) [21] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Mathematics/P1 9 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 QUESTION 9 Given: f ( x)  2 x 3  5 x 2  4 x  3 9.1 Solve for x if f ( x)  0. (4) 9.2 Calculate the coordinates of B and E, the turning points of f . (5) 9.3 For which values of x is the graph concave down? (3) 9.4 For which values of x will x  f / ( x)  0 ? (3) 9.5 For which values of k will 2 x 3  5 x 2  4 x  3  k have THREE roots. (3) [18] QUESTION 10 Given: f ( x)  px 3  qx 2  rx; p  0; p, q, r  ℝ and the turning points of f are given by P(a; f (a )) and Q(b; f (b)) where a  b . 10.1 Which of points P and Q represent the minimum and maximum turning point? (2) 10.2 Is f (x) increasing or decreasing for x  a ? (2) 10.3 Write down the coordinates of the y - intercept of f / ( x) . (2) 10.4 Write down, giving a reason, the value of f / ( x) if x  b . (2) 10.5 Write down the coordinates of the x -intercept of y  6 px  2q in terms of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (2) [10] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved ### Page 10 Mathematics/P1 10 NW/June 2025 Grade 12 INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS  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 ] i i f ( x  h)  f ( x ) f ' ( x)  lim h 0 h  x  x2 y1  y 2  d  ( x 2  x1 ) 2  ( y 2  y1 ) 2 M  1 ;   2 2  y  y1 y  mx  c y  y1  m( x  x1 ) m 2 m  tan  x 2  x1  x  a 2   y  b  2  r 2 a b c In ABC:   a 2  b 2  c 2  2bc. cos A sin A sin B sin C 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   i 1 2 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 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [MATHS P1 GR12 QP JUNE 2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-gr12-qp-june-2023-english/245dbccd-9e3b-4add-924a-72f6c39ee078) — Mathematics · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Mathematics P1 (English) QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-p1-english-qp/11462bfe-d0db-4e5e-8cc4-7aa8f32251ac) — Mathematics · QP · 2023 · Eng - [Gr12 Mathematics P1 (English) SEP 2022 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-mathematics-p1-english-sep-2022-question-paper/14941e0e-8578-4c8c-ba9e-f87f93e33e32) — Mathematics · QP · 2022 · Eng - [MATHS P1 QP GR12 SEPT 2021 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-qp-gr12-sept-2021-english/12f7db49-5bd7-414f-af58-65ed09d4c3e4) — Mathematics · QP · 2021 · Eng - [Gr12 Mathematics P1 (English) 2021 Preparatory Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-mathematics-p1-english-2021-preparatory-question-paper/37860cd4-80b8-4144-af87-6a1797b9bda3) — Mathematics · QP · 2021 · Eng - [MATHS P1 QP Gr12 September 2014 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p1-qp-gr12-september-2014-english/bc7b1c66-4908-4bdc-8143-7ee244f10867) — Mathematics · QP · 2014 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Mathematics - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2025 E+A watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2025-e-a-watermark/838d50ea-fdac-4e70-8d62-e365a012252f) — Memo · 2025 - [Maths Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Eng Northern Cape](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-eng-northern-cape/f00a552e-132c-4871-bf72-c887cfc67272) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [MATHS P2 ANSWER BOOK GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-answer-book-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a71e975-4ac4-4f55-8e23-0b8155a5b0c6) — Addendum · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 JUNE 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-june-2024-afr-english/4a5f997e-e38d-4abb-b726-8b72e6672832) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [MATHS P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2024 Afr+English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/maths-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2024-afr-english/37629bb0-a0ca-41e1-8c4d-1efde6df8237) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [KZN Maths Grade 12 March 2024 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-maths-grade-12-march-2024-qp-and-memo/49c516f7-1294-466c-8f55-9d573aae2c13) — QP + Memo · 2024 ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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