# Mathematics Grade 12 P1 Northern Cape Mock 2021 QP

> Grade 12 Mathematics Paper 1 question paper from the Northern Cape Mock Exam 2021, 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Mathematics
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2021
- Exam period: Northern Cape Mock Exam
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 9

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTEMENT VAN ONDERWYS
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GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS P1

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Mathematics P1/Grade 12 3
QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x.

ll y2_y-6=0

1.1.2 x(x+6)+1=0(correct to TWO decimal places)

113 6x-257 <0

1.2 Solve simultaneously for x and y:

x-y=3 and x°-3y? =13

1.3 If x°=7 and x>0, determine the value of x! without using a calculator.

QUESTION 2

2.1 The first four terms of a quadratic number pattern are 171; 282; 387; 486...

2.1.1 Write down the second difference.

2.1.2 Determine the 7“ term of this pattern in the form T, =an +bn+c.

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term of this new pattern will be the same as that of the quadratic pattern

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2.2.1 Calculate the sum of the first 16 terms.

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2.2.2 Calculate the value of n such that S,, —7, = :
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Consider: (6k +13)

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3.1. Show that "(6k +13)= 3n? +16n.
k=l

3.2 Hence, calculate the difference between the sum of the first 34 terms and the sum

of the first 33 terms.

3.3. The first difference of a quadratic number pattern is given by T, =6k+ 13. Pd
fifth term of the quadratic number pattern is 120, determine the value of the thir
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Mathematics P1/Grade 12 5 September 2021

QUESTION 4

Sketched below are the graphs of f(x)=-x?+4x+5 and g(x)=——+4. B is the
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turning point of f. The asymptotes of g intersect at B and the point A(3 ; 10) lies on g.
Cand D are the x-intercepts of f

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4.1 Determine the coordinates of B. (3)
4.2 Hence, write down the values of p and q. (2)
4.3 Describe the nature of roots of the graph of ¢, if ¢(x)=—f(x)+10. (2)
44 The graph of h, where h(x) = g(x +m) +n, has asymptotes x=4 and y = 3. Write

down the value(s) of m and n. (2)
4.5 The tangent, y=6x+k, touches the graph of at P. Determine the coordinates

of P. (4)
46 Determine the values of x for which:

4.6.1 g(x)210 (2)

462 f(x).g/(x)>0 (4)

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QUESTION 5

In the diagram below, the graph of f(x) =b" is drawn. AG; 8) i

5.1 Calculate the value of b.
5.2. Determine the equation of f” | the inverse of f, in the form y = ...
5.3 Sketch the graph of f'. Clearly show the intercept(s) with the axes, as well as
the coordinates of ONE other point.
5.4 Determine for which values of x, will f Nx) <4.
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5.5 Describe the transformation from f to h(x) = q F(x).
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Mathematics P1/Grade 12 7 September 2021

QUESTION 6

6.1 Bonolo Rentsi deposits R4 100 quarterly in a retirement fund for 20 years. The
fund earns interest at a rate of 6% p.a. compounded quarterly. The first deposit
was made at the end of March of the first year and the last deposit at the end of
December of the 20" year.

6.1.1 How much will be in the fund after 20 years?

6.1.2 After 20 years she decides not to withdraw the money, but leave it in the
fund for another 5 years without making any further payments. The
interest increases to 6,2% p.a. compounded semi-annually. Calculate
the total amount in the fund at the end of 25 years.

6.2 A couple is planning to purchase their first home, The bank agrees to a loan of

R660 000 at an interest rate of 11% p.a. compounded monthly, The loan is

repayable over 15 years, The first payment is due at the end of the first month.

6.2.1 Calculate the monthly payments.

6.2.2 After the 84" payment, the couple decides to increase their monthly
payments. Calculate the balance of the loan after the 84 payment.

6.2.3 From the 85 payment they increase the monthly payments to R10 000.
Calculate the number of instalments left to settle the loan sooner.

QUESTION 7

71 Determine f(x) from first principles if f(x)= 4x? -3.
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8.2 Determine the value(s) of x for which:
8.2.1 the graph is concave down. (3)
8.2.2 A(-x)>0 (2)
8.3. Determine the value(s) of p for which h(x)+4 = p has only one solution. (4)
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Mathematics P1/Grade 12 9 September 2021

QUESTION 9

The figure below shows a solid brick in the shape of a rectangular prism. The length is
5x units. The width is x units and the height is # units. The total surface area is 720 cm’.

9.1 Show that the volume of the brick is given by: V =300x -32 cubic units.

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10.1 Events A and B are given such that P(Aor B)= 3 and P(4)= : :
Determine P(B) if:
10.1.1 A and B are mutually exclusive. (2)
10.1.2 A and B are independent events. (3)
10.2 Events S and T are independent such that P(S)= P(T)=y and P(Sor T)=0,84.
Determine the numerical value of y. (5)
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Mathematics P1/Grade 12 10
QUESTION 11
A four digit code is created by using the numerals 0 to 6.
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