# 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. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-p1-may-june-2021-eng/68823d8f-f768-429f-b648-d3f78ac3c3f6 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Mathematics - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2021 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 11 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Mathematics](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/mathematics) › [Mathematics Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2021 Question Paper (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mathematics-p1-may-june-2021-eng/68823d8f-f768-429f-b648-d3f78ac3c3f6) ## About this document Mathematics · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2021. Question paper, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF. 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 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 ### Page 2 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 ### Page 3 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 ### Page 4 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] ### Page 5 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 ### Page 6 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 ### Page 7 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 ### Page 8 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