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GRADE 10
NOVEMBER 2019
MATHEMATICS P1 (EXEMPLAR)
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2 hours
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Mathematics Grade 10 P1 2019 QP (Eng)
Grade 10 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the Mpumalanga National Exemplar Exam (NSC) 2019 (English), 8 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 MATHEMATICS P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This paper consists of SEVEN questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
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. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless stated otherwise.
6. If necessary, round answers off to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 3
QUESTION 1
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1.1 Given the expression: P = . For which values of x will P be:
x−2
1.1.1 Undefined (1)
1.1.2 Real (2)
1.2 Simplify the following expressions fully. Leave your answers with a positive exponent
where necessary.
1.2.1 (a − 2)(a 2 + 2a + 4) (2)
1.2.2 a a
+ 1 − 1
2 2 (2)
1.3 Factorise the following expressions fully:
1.3.1 2x 2 − x − 6 (2)
1.3.2 a2 – 2ab + b2 – 100c2 (3)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Solve for x:
x2 = –5x (3)
2.2 4
Given: V = π(R3 -r 3 )
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Make r the subject of the formula. (5)
2.3 Solve for x if 2 (4 − 3x) 20 (3)
2.4 Solve the following equations simultaneously for a and b:
a + b = 12 and 4a + 2b = 44 (5)
2.5 Sipho is 7 times older than his son. In 25 years’ time, he will be twice as old as his son.
By formulating and solving an equation in x, calculate his son’s present age. (5)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Consider the pattern: – 1; 2; 5; 8; ………….. ;116
3.1.1 Write down T4 and T5 of the number pattern. (2)
3.1.2 Write down the general formula for the nth term of the sequence. (2)
3.1.3 Determine the value of the 33rd term of the sequence. (2)
3.1.4 How many terms are there in the sequence if the last term is equal to 116? (3)
3.2 A linear number pattern with a constant difference can be represented by the terms:
x + 3; 3 x + 2; 6 x − 1 . Determine the numerical value x AND the numerical value of
the 3rd term. (5)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 In June 2019, the pound to rand exchange rate was ₤1 = R18,18. Zola, travelled to the
United Kingdom to watch some WWE wrestling matches. The total cost needed for
the trip was ₤3 569. Convert this amount into rands. (1)
4.2 Sipho bought a brand-new Ford Ranger in April 2015 on hire purchase at a cost of
R379 000. He agreed on paying 15% deposit and took out a loan for the remaining
balance at an interest rate of 22,5%.
4.2.1 How much deposit did Sipho pay? (1)
4.2.2 Hence, calculate the initial value of the loan. (1)
4.2.3 Calculate the value of the loan with interest in April 2019. (3)
4.2.4 Calculate the monthly instalments if he paid off the loan after the four-year
period. (2)
4.3 A sum of money was invested 6 years ago, earning interest at a rate of 6,7% p.a.
compounded annually. The investment is currently worth R 96 714,02. Calculate how
much was originally invested 6 years ago. (3)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 5
QUESTION 5
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5.1 Given: f ( x) = x + 2 en g ( x) = 2 x − 1
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5.1.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of g. (1)
5.1.2 Sketch the graph of f and g on the same set of axes, using the diagram sheet
on the last page. Label all relevant points (4)
5.1.3 Using your graph, write down the coordinates of ONE point of intersection
of f en g in the first quadrant. (2)
5.1.4 Write down the equation of h(x) if h(x) is a reflection of g(x) along the
y-axis. (1)
5.1.5 What is the range of f(x)? (1)
5.1.6 Determine the value(s) of x for which f(x).g(x) ≥ 0 (2)
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5.2 In the figure below, the sketch graphs of f and g are given. C 4; is a point on the
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graph of f and A is a point where f and g intersect. The angle between line g and
the x-axis is 45º.
5.2.1 Write down the gradient of g. (1)
5.2.2 What is the equation of g? (1)
5.2.3 Determine the equation of f. (2)
5.2.4 Determine the coordinates of A, if A is the closest point to the origin. (2)
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QUESTION 6
Given the following diagram.
6.1 Determine the equations of the graphs of f and g shown above. (5)
6.2 FG is parallel to the y-axis. Determine the length of the vertical line FG. (3)
6.3 Write down the range of f. (2)
6.4 Determine the value(s) of x for which f ( x ) 0 . (2)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 7
QUESTION 7
7.1 A letter is chosen at random from the word ALGEBRA. What is the probability that
the chosen letter is:
7.1.1 The letter A? (1)
7.1.2 A consonant? (1)
7.2 In a class of 30 learners in Grade 10, the following information is given:
• 5 learners are right-handed.
• 12 learners play soccer
• 3 learners play soccer and are right-handed
Let R be the set of all right-handed learners and S be the set of all learners who
play soccer.
7.2.1 Draw a Venn diagram to represent the above information. (5)
7.2.2 Are the events ‘Plays soccer’ and ‘Right-handed’ mutually exclusive?
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
7.2.3 How many learners in the class are left-handed and do not play soccer? (2)
7.2.4 Determine the probability that a learner is left-handed and plays soccer. (2)
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TOTAL: 100
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