PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT
GRADE 12
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS P1
JUNE 2025
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Technical Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NW June 2025 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Technical Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the NW June Exam 2025 (English), 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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Technical 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 NINE questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Answer QUESTION 3.3.2 and QUESTION 4.1.5 on the ANSWER SHEET
provided. Write your name and surname in the spaces provided on the
ANSWER SHEET and hand in the ANSWER SHEET with the ANSWER
BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in
determining your answers.
6. Answer only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
7. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-
graphical) unless stated otherwise.
8. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated
otherwise.
9. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
10. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question
paper.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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Technical Mathematics/P1 3 NW/June 2025
Grade 12
QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for 𝑥.
1.1.1 (2 − 6𝑥)3𝑥 = 0 (2)
1.1.2 2 (4)
= (3𝑥 − 4) , 𝑥 ≠ 0 (correct to TWO decimal places)
𝑥
1.1.3 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 ≥ 0 (represent the solution on a number line) (4)
1.2 Solve for 𝑠 and 𝑞 if:
𝑠 − 𝑞 = 1 and 𝑠 2 + 𝑞 2 = 5 (6)
1.3 The formula used to calculate the compound interest of an investment or
savings is:
𝐴 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛
𝐴 = 𝐹inal amount
𝑃 = Initial amount
𝑖 = Interest rate
𝑛 = Period/number of years
1.3.1 Make 𝑛 the subject of the formula. (3)
1.3.2 Hence, calculate 𝑛 (number of years) if 𝐴 = 𝑅50 000,
𝑃 = 𝑅25 000, 𝑖 = 8,5% and round off to ONE decimal place. (2)
1.4 Given: 𝐴 = 110012 and 𝐵 = 1011112
1.4.1 Subtract 𝐴 from 𝐵 and leave your answer in binary form. (2)
1.4.2 Hence, convert the answer in QUESTION 1.4.1 to a decimal form.
(2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Given the roots: 𝑥 =
−2±4√𝑘+3
3
Describe the nature of the roots if:
2.1.1 𝑘 = −1 (1)
2.1.2 𝑘 = −3 (1)
2.1.3 𝑘 < −3 (1)
2.2 Determine the numerical value of 𝑞, for which the equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 = −2 − 𝑞
will have real and unequal roots. (4)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Simplify the following expressions without the use of a calculator.
3.1.1 √3(√27 + 2√3) (2)
3.1.2 33𝑥−2
33𝑥+1 . 9𝑥−3 (3)
3.1.3 log 5 + log 125
log 625 − log 25 (4)
3.2 Solve for 𝑥: log 𝑥 64 + log 𝑥 8 − log 𝑥 32 = log 5 625 (5)
3.3 Given the complex number: 𝑧 = −√2 + 3𝑖
3.3.1 Write down the conjugate of 𝑧. (1)
3.3.2 Sketch the Argand diagram of 𝑧̅ on the complex plane. (2)
3.3.3 Hence, determine the trigonometric form of 𝑧̅ in the form of
𝑧 = 𝑟(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 + 𝑖 ∙ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃). (5)
3.4 Solve for 𝑎 and 𝑏 if 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖 = 2(3 − 2𝑖) − (−5𝑖) (3)
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Grade 12
QUESTION 4
4.1 Given functions 𝑘 and 𝑞 defined by 𝑘(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 15 and
3
𝑞(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 4.
4.1.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑞. (2)
4.1.2 Determine the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑞. (2)
4.1.3 Determine the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑘. (3)
4.1.4 Calculate the coordinates of the turning point. (3)
4.1.5 Sketch the graphs of 𝑘 and 𝑞 on the same set of axes provided on the
ANSWER SHEET provided. Clearly indicate ALL the intercepts with
the axes, asymptotes and coordinates of the turning point. (6)
4.2 The graphs below represent functions of 𝑓 and 𝑔 defined by
𝑓(𝑥) = −√𝑟 2 − 𝑥 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 10.
A(3; −4) and C are points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
B and D are the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
Determine:
4.2.1 the equation of 𝑓 (2)
4.2.2 the coordinates of B (1)
4.2.3 the domain and range of 𝑓 (4)
4.2.4 the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 𝑓(𝑥) (2)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Calculate the effective annual interest rate if the nominal interest rate is 11,5%
p.a compounded weekly. (3)
5.2 How long will it take a vehicle to depreciate to half of its original value if
depreciation is calculated at 15% p.a on a straight-line basis? (4)
5.3 A small business invests R25 000 of their profit in an account with an interest
rate of 7,5% p.a compounded monthly. Thirty months later the interest rate
changes to 8% p.a compounded quarterly. Six months later they deposited
R7 500 into the account. How much money will be in the account after 5 years? (6)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 2
Given: : 𝑓(𝑥) = 5 − 3 𝑥
Determine 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) using FIRST PRINCIPLES. (5)
6.2 Determine:
6.2.1 𝑑𝑣 1
if 𝑉 = 3 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ (1)
𝑑𝑟
6.2.2 3 𝑥 2 −√3𝑥6
𝐷𝑥 [√𝑥 4 + ] (4)
𝑥3
6.3 The equation of a tangent to the curve defined by 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 touches the
curve at 𝑥 = 2.
6.3.1 Calculate the gradient of the tangent. (3)
6.3.2 Hence, determine the equation of the tangent at the point where
𝑥 = 2. (3)
6.3.3 Calculate the average gradient of 𝑔 between the points where 𝑥 = 1
and 𝑥 = 2. (2)
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Grade 12
QUESTION 7
7.1 The graph of function 𝑓, defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 3 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑐𝑥 + 𝑑, is drawn
below.
P and T are the stationary points.
𝑥-intercepts are: (−3;0), (−1; 0) and (2; 0).
𝑦-intercept: (0; 6).
7.1.1 Calculate the value of 𝑎; 𝑏; 𝑐 and 𝑑. (6)
7.1.2 Hence, determine the coordinates of P and T. (5)
7.2 Determine:
7.2.1 the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 0 (4)
7.2.2 the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing (2)
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Grade 12
QUESTION 8
An open cardboard box has the shape of a rectangular prism. The total surface area of
the box is:
960
𝑆. 𝐴(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 𝑥 + 240.
8.1 Determine the value of 𝑥 for which the surface area is a minimum and round
off to the nearest integer. (4)
8.2 Determine the minimum surface area of the box. (2)
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Grade 12
QUESTION 9
9.1 Determine the following integrals:
9.1.1 3 1 4𝑥
∫( √𝑥 + ( ) )𝑑𝑥 (4)
5
9.1.2
−3 ∫(𝑥 −1 − 𝑥)𝑑𝑥
(3)
9.2 The sketch below shows function 𝑓 defined by
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 12.
The shaded area represents the bounded area of the curve.
Determine (showing ALL calculations) the shaded area bounded by the curve
and the 𝑥-axis between the points where 𝑥 = −2 and 𝑥 = 2. (7)
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TOTAL: 150
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INFORMATION SHEET: TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
b b 2 4ac b 4ac b 2
x x y
2a 2a 4a
a x b x log a b , 𝑎 > 0, a 1 and 𝑏 > 0
A P (1 ni ) A P (1 ni ) A P (1 i ) n A P (1 i ) n
m
i
ieff 1 1
m
f ( x h) f ( x )
𝑓′(𝑥) lim
h 0 h
x n1 x n1
x dx C , n 1 kx dx k. C , n 1 and 𝑘 ≠ 0
n n
n 1 n 1
1 k
x dx ln x C, 𝑥 > 0 x dx k. ln x C, 𝑥 > 0 and 𝑘 ≠ 0
ax a nx
a dx C , a > 0 ka dx k. C , a > 0 and 𝑘 ≠ 0
x nx
ln a n ln a
x x y y1
d ( x2 x1 ) 2 ( y2 y1 ) 2 M 2 1 ; 2
2 2
y2 y1
y mx c y y1 m( x x1 ) m tan m
x2 x1
x2 y2
1
a 2 b2
a b c
In ABC : a 2 b 2 c 2 2bc.CosA
SinA SinB SinC
1
Area of ABC ab.sin C
2
sin 2 cos 2 1 1 tan 2 sec 2 1 cot 2 cos ec 2
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rad = 180
Angular velocity 2n where 𝑛 = rotational frequency
Angular velocity 360 n where 𝑛 = rotational frequency
Circumferential velocity v Dn where D = diameter and 𝑛 = rotational frequency
Circumferential velocity v r where angular velocity and 𝑟 = radius
Arc length s r where 𝑟 = radius , 𝑠 = arc length
rs
Area of sector where 𝑟 = radius, 𝑠 = arc length
2
r 2
Area of sector where r = radius and = central angle in radians
2
4h 2 4dh x 2 0 where h = height of segment, d = diameter of circle
and 𝑥 = length of chord
o1 o2
AT a(m1 m2 m3 ... mn ) where 𝑎 = width of equal parts, m1
2
on n ordinate and 𝑛 = number of ordinates
th
OR
o o
AT a 1 n o2 o3 ... on 1 where 𝑎 = width of equal parts, on n th ordinate
2
and 𝑛 = number of ordinates
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QUESTION 3.3.2
Im
Real
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QUESTION 4.1.5
𝒚
𝑥
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