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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2019
MATHEMATICS P1 (EXEMPLAR)
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 Eastern Cape November 2019 QP (Eng)
Grade 11 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape November Exam 2019 (English), 7 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 question paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answer.
3. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-
graphical), unless stated otherwise.
4. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
5. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 3
QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x:
1.1.1 x2 − 5x − 6 = 0 (3)
1.1.2 ( 2 x − 3)( x + 1) = 9 (4)
1.1.3 x − x −1 = 3 (5)
1.1.4 x ( x + 10 ) −25 (4)
1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously:
2 x − y = 1 and 3x2 − 4 xy + y 2 = 0 (6)
1.3 x = −3 2 2 are the roots of a quadratic function, f (x ) of which the
y-intercept is 4. Determine f (x ). (5)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Simplify:
8n −3.32 − n +1.62 n
9n (5)
2.2 Solve for x:
2
2.2.1 x3 = 4 (3)
2.2.2 22 x − 4 x −1 = 12 (4)
x2 − 2 x + 2
2.3 Given: g ( x) =
3− x
2.3.1 Determine the values of x for which g(x) is not defined. (2)
2.3.2 Explain why g(x) will never be equal to zero. (show your calculations) (3)
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4 MATHEMATICS P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Given the sequence: 10 ; 7 ; 4 ; 1 ; …
3.1.1 Write down the next two terms of the sequence. (2)
3.1.2 Determine the formula for the n th term of the sequence. (2)
3.1.3 Which term of the sequence is equal to − 179 ? (3)
3.2 Given the first three terms of a linear sequence: 3 x − 2 ; x + 9 ; 2 x + 5
Determine the value of x. (3)
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QUESTION 4
Given the quadratic pattern: − 128 ; − 84 ; − 48 ; − 20 ; ...
4.1 Determine the next two terms of the pattern. (2)
4.2 Determine Tn , the general term of the pattern, in the form Tn = an2 + bn + c . (4)
4.3 Given that Tn = − 4n2 + 56n − 180, determine the biggest numerical value for Tn . (5)
4.4 Given that h(n) = Tn + k. For which values of k will Tn not have any positive
values? (2)
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QUESTION 5
−3
Given: f ( x) = − 1 and g ( x) = − a x . The point (1 ; − 3) lies on g .
x+3
5.1 Determine the value of a. (2)
5.2 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f. (2)
5.3 Write down the range of g. (1)
5.4 Determine the x and y-intercepts of f. (3)
5.5 Draw neat sketches of f and g on the same system of axes, clearly indicating all
asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (6)
5.6 Determine the axis of symmetry of f which has a positive gradient. (2)
5.7 Given that h( x) = f ( x) + b, determine the value of b such that the range of f is
y 0. (2)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 5
QUESTION 6
R(−1; 9) is the turning point of the graph: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. P and Q are the
𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. TV is a straight line parallel to the 𝑦-axis. The graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 4
has an 𝑥-intercept at P. S is a point of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.
6.1 Determine the coordinates of P. (2)
6.2 Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of Q. (2)
6.3 Calculate the average gradient between P and R. (2)
6.4 Show that for 𝑓, 𝑎 = −1, 𝑏 = −2 and 𝑐 = 8. Show ALL your working. (6)
6.5 Calculate the coordinates of S, the point of intersection of f and g. (5)
6.6 Determine the maximum length of TV between the points P and S. (5)
6.7 Determine the values of x for which x. f ( x) 0 (3)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 The value of a laptop depreciates on a reducing balance method, at a rate of 13,4% p.a.
Calculate the original value of the laptop given that it had depreciated to R7 210 over a
period of 5 years. (4)
7.2 Calculate the effective interest rate if an investment offers a nominal interest rate of
8,2% p.a. compounded quarterly. (3)
7.3 Allen invested an amount of R20 000 on 1 January 2015, at an interest rate of
10,3% p.a. compounded monthly. At the start of the second year, he deposited R15 000
into the same account but the interest rate increased to 11,5% p.a. compounded
monthly. At the end of the third year, he withdrew a certain amount of money from his
savings and kept the rest of the money in his account for a further 2 years at an interest
rate of 16,8% p.a. compounded quarterly.
7.3.1 What was the balance of his investment on 31 December 2015? (4)
7.3.2 How much money, to the nearest rand, did he withdraw at the end of the third
year, given that his final bank balance at the end of the fifth year was
R30 183,64? (6)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 A bag contains 3 red and 5 yellow tennis balls. A player picks a ball at random,
observes the colour and does not replace it. She then picks a second ball.
8.1.1 Draw a tree diagram to represent the above information, showing all possible
outcomes. (5)
8.1.2 Determine the probability that the player picks balls of a different colour. (4)
8.2 The probability that South Africa reaches the finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup is
0,35 and the probability that New Zealand reaches the finals is 0,5. The probability that
neither South Africa nor New Zealand reaches the final is 0,06.
8.2.1 Draw a Venn diagram to represent the information above. (3)
8.2.2 Determine the probability that both South Africa and New Zealand reach the
finals. (2)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) MATHEMATICS P1 7
QUESTION 9
The partially-completed table below shows the number of distinctions obtained by male and
female learners in a particular district, in three subjects: Mathematics, Accounting and
Physical Sciences.
Mathematics Accounting Physical Sciences Total
(M) (A) (PS)
Male 60 a 97 b
Female 65 81 114 260
Total 125 164 211 500
9.1 Determine the values of a and b. (2)
9.2 Use the information on the table to determine if the events
M = {a learner obtains a distinction in Maths} and
F = {a learner is female} , are independent events.
Support your answer with necessary calculations. (4)
9.3 If a learner is selected at random, calculate the probability that the learner is a female
who achieved a distinction in Mathematics or Physical Sciences. (3)
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TOTAL: 150
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