basic education
Department:
Basic Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
MATHEMATICS P1
2021
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 10 pages and 1 information sheet.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Skip to contentAll 2021 papers 

%202021%20Preparatory%20Question%20Paper_hlayiso.com_--37860cd4-80b8-4144-af87-6a1797b9bda3/v1-c947966947ec93643b71/card.webp)



View all





Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2021 Question Paper (Eng)
Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the NSC June Exam 2021 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
Mathematics · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2021. Question paper, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Grade
- Grade 12
- Document type
- Question paper
- Year
- 2021
- Exam period
- NSC June Exam
- Paper
- 1
- Curriculum
- CAPS
- Pages
- 11
- File size
- 335.6 KB
Free to read online, no sign-up needed
Loading document…
Loading document…
1 of 11
This exam
NSC June Exam 2021
Questions in this paper
Document textSearch extracted text and jump to a page.
Mathematics/P I
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
DBE/2021
SC/NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1.
2.
10.
This question paper consists of 11 questions.
Answer ALL the questions.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you have used in
determining your answers.
Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and
non-graphical), 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.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P1 3 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 1
1 Solve for x:
Lid x? -x-20=0 B)
1.1.2 3x’? ~2x-6=0 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)
1.1.3 (x-1)? >9 (4)
1.1.4 2Vx+642=x (4)
1.2 Solve simultaneously for x and y:
4x+y=2 and 4x+y?=8 (5)
1.3 If it is given that 2* x3” = 24°, determine the numerical value of x- y. (4)
[24]
QUESTION 2
2.1 Consider the quadratic sequence: 72 ; 100 ; 120; 132; ...
2.1.1 Determine T7,, the n” term of the quadratic sequence. (4)
2.1.2 A term in the quadratic sequence 72 ; 100; 120; 132; ... is equal to the
twelfth term of the sequence of first-differences. Determine the position
of this term in the quadratic sequence. (5)
2.1.3 Determine the maximum value of the quadratic sequence. (3)
2.1.4 Determine the maximum value of the sequence:
—2335;25:37;... qd)
2.2 Consider the sequence: -11; 2sin3x ;15;...
Determine the values of x in the interval [0°; 90°] for which the sequence will be
arithmetic. (4)
[17]
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P 1 4 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 3
3.1 If r =< and a=2 000, determine:
3.1.1 T,, the general term of the series
312,
3.1.3 Which term of the series will have a value of 15 625
3.2 Consider the geometric series where “7, =27 and S,=26.
n=l
Calculate the value of the constant ratio (r) of the series.
QUESTION 4
The lines y=x+1 and y=-x—7 are the axes of symmetry of the function f(x)=— 4g.
x+p
41 Show that p=4 and q=-3.
42 Calculate the x-intercept of f.
43 Sketch the graph of f Clearly label ALL intercepts with the axes and the asymptotes.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
(1)
(1)
GB)
(4)
[9]
(4)
(2)
(4)
[10]
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P 1 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 5
Sketched below are the graphs of f(x)=-2x? +4x+16 and g(x)=2x+4.
A and B are the x-intercepts of f C is the turning point of f,
ty oC
&
f
A B x
“Ad °
5.1 Calculate the coordinates of A and B. (3)
5.2 Determine the coordinates of C, the turning point of f (2)
5.3 Write down the range of f qd)
5.4 The graph of A(x)= f(x+ p)+q has a maximum value of 15 at x=2.
Determine the values of p and gq. (3)
5.5 Determine the equation of g™', the inverse of g, in the form y=... (2)
5.6 For which value(s) of x will g “(x).g(x) =0? (2)
5.7 If p(x)= f(x)+k, determine the value(s) of & for which p and g will NOT
intersect. (5)
[18]
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P 1 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 6
6.1 Given: g(x) =3*
6.1.1 Write down the equation of g@' inthe form y=... (2)
6.1.2 Point P(6 ; 11) lies on h(x) =3°*+2. The graph of / is translated to
form g. Write down the coordinates of the image of P on g. (2)
6.2 Sketched is the graph of f(x) =2**? + q.T( ; 16) is a point on f and the asymptote
of f is y=-16.
ty
T(3 ; 16)
x
0 ‘
Determine the values of p and q. (4)
[3]
QUESTION 7
71 An amount of R10 000 was invested for 4 years, earning interest at r+% p.a.,
compounded quarterly. At the end of the 4 years, the total amount in the account was
R13 080. Determine the value of r. (4)
72 A businesswoman deposited R9 000 into an account at the end of January 2014. She
continued to make monthly deposits of R9 000 at the end of each month up to the end
of December 2018. The account earned interest at a rate of 7,5% p.a., compounded
monthly.
7.21 Calculate how much money was in the account immediately after
60 deposits had been made. (@)
7.2.2 The businesswoman left the amount calculated in QUESTION 7.2.1 for a
further n months in the account. The interest rate remained unchanged
and no further payments were made. The total interest earned over the
entire investment period was R190 214,14. Determine the value of n. (6)
{13}
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P 1 7 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 8
8.1 Determine f/(x) from first principles if it is given that f(x) = 3x?. (S)
8.2 Determine:
ly) 2 9
8.2.1 S'@) if f@)=x*° -34+—> (3)
x
8.2.2 g(x) if g(xy=(Vx+3)\ve-1) (4)
[12]
QUESTION 9
The graph of f(x) =2x° +3x?—12x is sketched below.
A and B are the turning points of f CQ ; 4) isa point on f
a
y
A
Sf
C2; 4)
4
ce)
B
94 Determine the coordinates of A and B. (5)
9.2 For which values of x will { be concave up? @)
9.3 Determine the equation of the tangent to f at C(2; 4). (3)
{11}
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P1 8 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 10
10.1 The graph of f(x) =ax’ +bx’ +ex+d_ has two turning points.
The following information about f is also given:
fQ)=0
e The x-axis is a tangent to the graph of f at x =-1
f'M=0
(3) >0
Without calculating the equation of /, use this information to draw a sketch graph of
f, only indicating the x-coordinates of the x-intercepts and turning points. (4)
10.2 O is the centre of a semicircle passing through A, B, C and D. The radius of the
semicircle is (x x? ) units for 0<x <1. AAOB is right-angled at O.
A
B
|
D fe) Cc
10.2.1 Show that the area of the shaded part is given by:
m-2\ 4 3 2
Avea=( \ —2x° +x )
4 ()
10.2.2 Determine the value of x for which the shaded area will be a maximum. (4)
[13]
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P | DBE/2021
SC/NSC
QUESTION 11
11.1 Two events, A and B, are such that:
e Events A and B are independent
e P(not A) = 0,4
« P(B)=0,3
Calculate P(A and B). G3)
11.2 A survey was conducted among 150 learners at a school.
The following observations were made:
e The probability that a learner, selected at random, will take part in:
o Only hockey (H) is 0,24
o Hockey and debating (D), but not chess (C) is 0,14
o Debating and chess, but not hockey is 0,12
o Hockey and chess, but not debating is 0,02
e The probability that a learner, selected at random, participates in at least one
activity is 0,7.
e 15 learners participated in all three activities.
« The number of learners that participate only in debating is the same as the number
of learners who participate only in chess.
The Venn diagram below shows some of the above information.
S
11.2.1 Determine a, the probability that a learner, selected at random,
participates in all three activities. qd)
11.2.2 Determine m, the probability that a learner, selected at random, does
NOT participate in any of the three activities. qd)
11.2.3 How many learners play only chess? (4)
Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematies/P I 10 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
11.3 A three-digit number is made up by using three randomly selected digits from 0 to
9. NO digit may be repeated.
11.3.1 Determine the total number of possible three-digit numbers, greater than
100, that can be formed. (2)
11.3.2 Determine the total number of possible three-digit numbers, both even
and greater than 600, that can be formed. (4)
(15]
TOTAL: 150
Copyright reserved
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
Mathematics/P 1 DBE/2021
SC/NSC
INFORMATION SHEET
—b+b? —4ac
x=
2a
A= P(+ni) A= P(1-ni) A=P(1-i)” A=P(i+i)"
T, =a+(n-l)d S, =F Pa+@-nd]
T, =ar"" Ss _ alr" -1) jr el S,= a 3-l<r<l
" r-1 l-r
pa sliedr-1 pia
i i
«ff (xth)— f(x)
(x) = lim LAPD Se)
POs Ok
d= \(%, =x) +, -yy M| 3:4
2 2
_ _yo- _ 7h _
y=mxte y-y, =m{x-x,) n= m=tand
% ~%
(x-af +(v-bY =r?
In AaBC: 2 =—2_ = ©
sind sinB sinc
a’ =b' +c” —2be.cos A
area AABC = 5 absin Cc
sin(a+ ) =sina.cos §+cosa.sinB
cos (a+) =cosa@.cos §—sina.sinB
cos’ a-sin’ @
cos2a =41-2sin? a
2cos’ a-1
Yx
n
m4)
ZO)
x=
P(A) =
y=atbx
Copyright reserved
sin(a— B) =sina@.cos f-cosa.sin#
cos (a -f) =cosa.cos f+sina.sin#
sin 2a = 2sina.cosa
n
X,- x
2 _ isl
oO
n
P(A or B)= P(A) + P(B) — P(A and B)
pw a H-
Ye-%
Study this subject
Recommended for this subject

Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP (Afr)

Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP (Eng)
%202021%20Preparatory%20Question%20Paper_hlayiso.com_--37860cd4-80b8-4144-af87-6a1797b9bda3/v1-c947966947ec93643b71/card.webp)
Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Gauteng Mock 2021 QP (Eng)

Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Mpumalanga November 2021 QP

Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2019 Question Paper (Eng)

Question paper
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2016 Question Paper (Afr)
More from Grade 12 Mathematics

Addendum
Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2025 Addendum

Memorandum
Mathematics Grade 12 Paper 2 Eastern Cape Mock 2025 Memo

Memorandum
Mathematics Grade 12 P2 Northern Cape Mock 2025 Memo (Eng)

Addendum
Mathematics Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape June 2024 Addendum

Memorandum
Mathematics Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape June 2024 Memo (Eng)

Memorandum