IGAGASI HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Mathematics

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1

APRIL 2024

MARKS: 100 EXAMINER : MR N MBHELE

TIME: 2 hours EXAMINER : MR S SIBIYA

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 5 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera that you have used in
determining your answers.

5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),

unless stated otherwise.

7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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Question 1

1.1 Solve for 𝑥:

1.1.1 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = 24 (3)

1.1.2 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 7 = 0 (3)

1.1.3 √𝑥 + 5 = 𝑥 − 1 (5)

−4𝑥+ 15
1.1.4 ≥ 2𝑥 2 (4)
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1.2 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦:

𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 6 and
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1 (5)

1.3 When two resistors are in parallel, you can calculate the
resistance using the following equation:
1 1 1
= +
𝑅𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙 𝑅1 𝑅2
Resistor 1

Resistor 2

In the diagram above, the total resistance has been measured at

2 Ohms, and one of the resistors is known to be 3 Ohms more
than the other. By using an equation, what is the value of each
resistor? (7)

1.4 If 𝑘 is a root of 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 2, find, without solving for 𝑘, the value

of (𝑘 − 2)(𝑘 − 3). (3)
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Question 2

12±√114−38𝑘
2.1 Consider the function 𝑔 that has roots 𝑥 = 2𝑘−3
The roots of 𝑔 are equal and 𝑔(−1) = 50.
Determine the equation of 𝑔 in the form 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. (5)

2.2 Given: 4𝑥 2 − 24𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0

The roots of the equation are rational and have a ratio of 5 ∶ 7. Calculate the value of
𝑝 and the roots. (4)

2.3 Simplify
32𝑥 −4
(3)
2𝑥 .3𝑥 −2𝑥+1

2.4 A rectangle has length (9 + 5√3) cm and area (15 + 7√3) cm2. Find, without using
a calculator, the width of the rectangle, giving your answer in the form
(𝑚 + 𝑛√3) cm, where 𝑚 and 𝑛 are integers. (5)

2.5 Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 (𝑥+1) (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥+3)

Find, without using a calculator, the value of
𝑓(0) + 𝑓(−1) + 𝑓(−2) (4)

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Question 3
1 𝑥
3.1 Given 𝑓(𝑥) = (2) . Find, without using a calculator, the value of 𝑥 if:
4𝑓(𝑥 + 1) = √2 (4)

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3.2 A hyperbola in the form 𝑦 = − 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞 has lines of symmetry 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 and
𝑦 = −𝑥 − 7. Find the value of 𝑝 and 𝑞. (4)

𝑥 𝑦
3.3 The line 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 1, where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are positive constants, meets the 𝑥-axis at P and
the 𝑦-axis at Q.

3.3.1 Find the co-ordinates of P and Q in terms of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (1)

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3.3.2 It is now given that PQ = √45 and that the gradient of the line PQ is − 2.
Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (4)
3.4

An exponential graph with equation 𝑦 = 4. 𝑎 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞 has the following

properties:

 Domain: 𝑥 𝜖 ℝ
 Range: 𝑦 𝜖 ℝ ; 𝑦 > −8
 The 𝑦 −intercept is 𝑦 = −6
 The graph passes through the point (3; 8)

Make a neat sketch of this exponential graph, showing all the

information supplied above. [4]

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Question 4
Given 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 16 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 7

4.1 Find 𝑓(0) − 𝑔(0) (2)

4.2 Express 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 16 in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞 (3)

4.3 Hence, or otherwise, write down the co-ordinates of the turning point of 𝑓(𝑥) (2)

4.4 Draw a neat sketch of 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥), on the same set of axes, showing the intercepts
with the axes as well as the co-ordinates of any turning points. (6)

4.5 The graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect at 𝑥 = −9 and 𝑥 = 1. For which value(s) of 𝑥 is:

4.5.1 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑔(𝑥) (1)

4.5.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)

4.5.3 𝑥. 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)

4.6 Find the equation of the graph obtained if 𝑔(𝑥) is reflected in the 𝑥-axis. (2)

4.7 Find the equation of the graph obtained if 𝑓(𝑥) is rotated 180° about the origin. (3)

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Question 5
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Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 − 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 𝑥 − 2. The two graphs intersect at P (3; −2) and Q.

5.1 Write down the equations of the two asymptotes. (2)

5.2 Write down the range of 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

5.3 Calculate the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓(𝑥). (3)

5.4 Write down the co-ordinates of Q. (2)

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