ROYAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS P1
PRE JUNE EXAMINATIONS 2025

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 Hours

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

Mathematics Examinations/P1 2 Pre - June 2025
Grade 11

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of FIVE (5) questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera 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 off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

7. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

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

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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Mathematics Examinations/P1 3 Pre - June 2025
Grade 11
QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x:

1.1.1 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 5 = 0 (3)

1.1.2 (3𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2) = −3 (correct to TWO decimal places) (4)

1.1.3 𝑥 − √2𝑥 − 1 = 2 (5)

1.1.4 1 < (2𝑥 − 3)2 (5)

1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously:

−2𝑥 − 𝑦 = −1 and 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 = 4 (6)

1.3 Determine the value of 𝑝 for which 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑝 = −𝑥 2 + 1 will have equal roots. (4)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Simplify WITHOUT using a calculator:

2.1.1 (√2 + √3)(2√3 − 2√2) (2)

2.1.2 𝑦
6𝑦 + 5(3𝑦 )
√
10𝑦 + 5𝑦+1 (5)

2.2 Solve for x:

2 0
𝑥
2.2.1 3𝑥 3 − 26 = ( √3𝑥 ) (3)

2.2.2 3
3𝑥 − =6
3𝑥−2 (6)

2.3 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = √−𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 − 16

2.3.1 Prove that [𝑓(𝑥)]2 = −(𝑥 + 5)2 + 9 (4)

2.3.2 Hence, determine the maximum value of 𝑓. (2)

2.3.3 If 𝑔(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑓(𝑥) , write down the range of 𝑔. (2)

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Mathematics Examinations/P1 4 Pre - June 2025
Grade 11
QUESTION 3

5 5
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+3 − 3

3.1 Calculate the value of 𝑓(1). (2)

3.2 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

3.3 Determine the x- and y-intercepts of 𝑓. (3)

3.4 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (2)

3.5 Draw neat sketch of 𝑓 , clearly indicate all asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (3)

3.6 Determine the equation of axis of symmetry of 𝑓 which has a negative gradient. (2)

3.7 Write down the range of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 3) + 2. (2)

3.8 For which value(s) of 𝑥 will …

3.8.1 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 0 (3)

3.8.2 𝑥 . 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 0 (2)

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Mathematics Examinations/P1 5 Pre - June 2025
Grade 11
QUESTION 4

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑞 are sketched on the same set of axes.
• Q(−5; 0) and R(−1; 0) are the x-intercepts 𝑓 .
• R and S are points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔 .
• Both graphs have the x-intercept at R .
• The graph of 𝑓 has the turning point at T . V is the y-intercept of 𝑓 .
• GP is parallel to the y-axis .

.V
𝑔
𝑓

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Q
.R O x
G

S .
P
.
T

4.1 9 7 (6)
If it is further given that S (− 2 ; − 2) , determine the values of 𝑎 , 𝑏 , 𝑐 and 𝑞.

4.2 Determine the coordinates of T . (3)

4.3 Calculate the maximum length of GP . (5)

4.4 For which value(s) of 𝑘 will 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑘 ? (2)

4.5 𝑔(𝑥) (2)

For which value(s) of 𝑥 will ≥0?
𝑓(𝑥)
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Mathematics Examinations/P1 6 Pre - June 2025
Grade 11

QUESTION 5

Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 2−𝑥 + 1

5.1 Determine the y-intercept of h. (2)

5.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of h . (1)

5.3 Draw a sketch graph of h. Show clearly any intercepts with the axes and the asymptote. (3)

5.4 Determine the average gradient of h between 𝑥 = −2 and 𝑥 = 0. (3)

5.5 Solve for x if ℎ(𝑥) > 5. (2)

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TOTAL :100

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