RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (PTY) LTD

HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MATHEMATICS 512

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SUGGESTED TIME REQUIRED TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION PAPER
NUMBERS QUESTIONS MARKS TIME IN MINUTES
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS COMPULSORY

1 Question One 30 35
SECTION B: SHORT QUESTIONS COMPULSORY
2 Question Two 20 25
SECTION C: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
3 Question Three 25 30
4 Question Four 25 30
5 Question Five 25 30
TOTAL 100 120
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

Four alternatives are provided for each of the following questions. Choose the correct alternative for each
of the questions/statements. Write down the question number in your answer book and the alphabet
corresponding to your choice next to the question number.

1.1 Use the discriminant to determine how many real solutions exist for the quadratic
equation 3x2 + 4x + 2 = 0. (1)
A. 0 solutions
B. 1 solutions
C. 2 solutions
D. 3 solutions

1.2 Using the equation y = (x-1)2 + 4, determine the vertex and axis of a symmetry. (1)
A. Vertex = (-1, 4) and axis of a symmetry is y = 1
B. Vertex = (1, 4) and axis of asymmetry is x = 1
C. Vertex = (4, 2 ) and axis of a symmetry is y = -1
D. Vertex = (4, -1 ) and axis of a symmetry is x = 2

1.3 The remainder when 2x3 + x2 – 1 is divided by (x – 2) is ……. (1)

A. 9
B. 5
C. 19
D. -13

1.4 A linear equation in two variables is of the form ax+by + c = 0, where ………… (1)
A. a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0
B. a=0, b ≠ 0
C. a ≠ 0, b = 0
D. a = 0, b = 0

1.5 The chain rule is used to find the derivatives of ………………..of functions. (1)
A. compositions
B. common
C. relative
D. range

1.6 A linear equation is an equation whose graph is a …………. (1)

A. parallel line
B. straight line
C. perpendicular line
 D. circular line

1.7 The change in y divided by change in x is known as the ………….. (1)

A. point- intercept
B. tangent
C. gradient
D. secant

1.8 Solve x2 + 6x - 15 = - 8 by completing the square. (1)

A. {-7, -1}
B. {7, 1}
C. {-7, 1}
D. {7, -1}

1.9 Solve the following equation using the quadratic formula: 2x2 - 5x - 7 = 0. (1)
A. {-7/2, 1}
B. {7/2, -1}
C. {-7/2, 1}
D. {3, -1}

1.10 For any two points (x1, y1), (x2, y2) on a line L, the formula for calculating the slope
of L is: (1)
A. m = (x1, y1) - (x2, y2)
y -y
B. m = x1 -x2
1 2
y2 -y1
C. m=x
1 -x2
y -y
D. m = x2 -x1
2 1

1.11 If the slope is undefined it is ……………….. (1)

A. vertical
B. horizontal
C. parallel
D. equal

1.12 A tangent to a curve is a line that touches the curve at ……………….. (1)
A. a single point
B. a double point
C. the middle point
D. the apex
1.13 Identify the solution to the equation 2x 2 -x-4 = 0. (1)
A. 1
- √33
4
B. 1
- + √33
4
C. 1 + √33
4
D. -1 - √33
4

1.14 Siyanda is struggling with solving this equation by completing the square:
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 (where a > 0)

Step 1: ax 2 + bx = -c

b -c
Step 2: x 2 + x=
a a

Step 3:?
Which option must Siyanda put as Step 3 in his solution? (1)
A. c b
x   x
2

b a
B. b c
x 
a ax
C. b b c b
 x  x  
2

a 2a a 2a
2 2
D. b  b  c  b 
 x  x
2
 
a 2a a 2a 

1.15 b
If f is a continuous function on [a, b], then ∫a f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a), where F is any
………………… (1)
A. anti-derivative of y
B. anti-derivative of f
C. anti-derivative of x
D. anti-derivative of [a, b]

1.16 Identify the correct statement. (1)

A. If lim f(x) exists, then f is continuous at a
x→a
B. If f is continuous at a, then f is differentiable at a
C. If f is continuous at a, then lim f(x) exists
x→a
D. f is differentiable at a, f is discontinuous at a
1.17 A function f is given by f(x) = 2x 2 – 12x + 8. Which of the following options
describes the roots of f(x) = 0? (1)
A. The roots are unreal
B. The roots are equal
C. The roots are rational and distinct
D. The roots are real and distinct

1.18 What is the primary difference between using anti-differentiation when finding a
definite versus an indefinite integral? (1)
A. Indefinite integrals don't have defined limits
B. Definite integrals have defined limits
C. The constant of integration, C
D. There is no difference between definite and indefinite integrals

1.19 Which of the following is the best integration technique to use for
∫ 2x(5x 2 + 1)5 dx ? (1)
A. The product rule
B. The chain rule
C. The power rule
D. The substitution rule

1.20 If f(x) = cos x, determine f'(x) (1)

A. sin x
B. -cos x
C. - sin x
1
D.
sinx

1.21 Write the slope-intercept form of the equation for the line passing through the
given pair of points (4, 0) and (6, 9). (1)
4
A. y = - 3 x + 17
4
B. y= x + 17
3
9
C. y= x - 18
2
9
D. y = - 2 x - 18

1.22 The graph of the linear equation 2x + 3y = 6 cuts the y-axis at the point ….. (1)
A. (2,0)
B. (0,3)
C. (3,0)
D. (0,2)
 dy
1.23 The graph of y = f(x) passes through the point (1,4). If = 3x 2 , which of the
dx
following would be an expression for y? (1)
A. y = x3 + 3
B. y = x 3 -63
C. y = 3x 3 + 3
D. y =6

1.24 What is needed to fully determine an anti-differentiated function?

(1)
A. A lot of luck remove full stops
B. A boundary condition
C. What its value is at (0, 0)
D. Its real world application

1.25 What is the converted substitution form of ∫ 12x 2 (x 3 + 1) 5 dx? (1)

A. 4∫ u5 du
B. ∫ u5 du
1
C.
4
∫ u5 du

D. This cannot be solved by the substitution method.

1.26 sin x
Evaluate the limit: lim (1)
x→0 x
A. 1
B. 0
C. ∞
D. π
2

1.27 The slope of the normal line to the curve y = 2x 2 + 1 at (1, 3) is ……………… (1)
1
A. - 12
1
B. -4
1
C.
12

D. 4

1.28 Find the slope of the tangent to the graph of the function g(t) = t 4 at the point on
the graph where t = −2. (1)
A. 32
B. -8
C. 8
D. -32
1.29 The graph of y = 6 is a line ………………… (1)
A. parallel to x-axis at a distance 6 units from the origin
B. parallel to y-axis at a distance 6 units from the origin
C. making an intercept 6 on the x-axis
D. making an intercept 6 on both the axis

1
1.30 Determine ∫ x dx. (1)
A. Undefined because you cannot divide by zero
B. log e (x)
C. ln(x)
D. ln(x) + C

SECTION B (COMPULSORY) (20 MARKS)

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

2.1 Simon runs on a 5 mile path several times a week. Since he is just beginning this
exercise program, he runs part of the way and walks the rest of the way. Simon's
running speed is 7mi/hr. and his walking speed is 5 mi/hr.
Write an equation to represent Simon's exercise program. The equation should be
in slope-intercept form. (8)

2.2 Find the slope of the line passing through the points (4, 3) and (-5,-2). (4)

2.3 Solve each of the following quadratic equations using the quadratic formulae and/or
completing the square :
2.3.1 x2 – 4x – 8 = 0 (4)
2.3.2 4x 2 – 2x – 5 = 0 (4)
SECTION C (ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION) (50 MARKS)

QUESTION THREE (25 MARKS)

3.1 A parabola f intersects the x-axis at B and C and the y-axis at E. The axis of
symmetry of the parabola has equation x  3 . The line through E and C has equation
x 7
g ( x)   .
2 2
y

x
3

3.1.1 Show that the coordinates of C are (7; 0) (2)

3.1.2 Calculate the x- coordinate of B. (2)
3.1.3 Determine the equation of f in the form y  a( x  p) 2  q. (6)
3.1.4 Write down the equation of the graph of h, the reflection of f in the x-axis. (2)
3.1.5 Write down the maximum value of t(x) if t(x) = 1 – f(x). (3)
3.1.6 Solve for x if f ( x 2  2)  0. (6)
3.1.7 Find the equation of the line that has a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of -9. (4)
QUESTION FOUR (25 MARKS)

4.1 The work done by a body on application of a constant force is the product of the
constant force and the distance travelled by the body in the direction of the force.
Express this in the form of a linear equation in two variables and draw its graph by
taking the constant force as 3 units. What is the work done when the distance
travelled is 2 units? Verify it by plotting the graph. (15)

4.2 Determine the continuity or discontinuity of f(x) in each of the following.

x 2 -1
4.2.1 f(x) = at x = 1
x-1
(5)
2
4.2.2 f(x) = { x if x ≥ 1 } (5)
2x if x < 1

QUESTION FIVE (25 MARKS)

5.1. Evaluate the following integrals:

3
5.1.1 ∫0 (x 2 -2x + 3)dx (5)

5.1.2 ∫(x 2 -sinx) dx (4)

2 x2 -2 (6)
5.1.3 ∫0 dx
x+1

5.1.4 ∫ 12x 2 sin(4x 3 ) dx (5)

5.2 Use the limit definition to find the derivative of the following function:
(5)
f(x) = x 2 - 1

TOTAL MARKS: 100