2024 Grade 12 Term 1 Test - 240311 - 145529

MATHEMATICS GR12 TERM 1 TEST MOPANI WEST DISTRICT
NSC
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICS
TERM 1 TEST
11 MARCH 2024
MARKS: 100
TIME : 2 HOURS
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS six Questions and 7 PAGES.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATIONS
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of SEVEN pages including cover page and the information
sheet.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show all calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, which you have used in
arriving at 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 legibly and present your work neatly.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x
1.1.1 𝑥 2 = −4𝑥 (3)

1.1.2 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 6 = 0 (3)
1.1.3 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10 ≥ 0 (4)
1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously if
𝑥𝑦 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7 (6)
1.3 Kagiso and Tshepang are brothers. Kagiso’s age is 3times Tshepang’s age.
In 6 years’ time Kagiso’s age will be twice Tshepang’s age. Calculate the present
age of Kagiso (The elder brother) (4)
QUESTION 2
2.1 Given the terms 4; 𝑥; 𝑦; 18. If the first 3 terms i.e 4; 𝑥; 𝑦 form an arithmetic
Sequence and the last 3 terms i.e 𝑥; 𝑦; 18 form a geometric sequence.
Calculate the values of 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 (7)
2.2 A quadratic number pattern has 𝑇1 = 𝑇3 = 0 and 𝑇4 = −3. Determine
2.2.1 the value of the second difference (4)
2.2.2 𝑇5 (2)
1 3
2.3 Given a geometric series 7 + 3 2 + 1 4 + ⋯
2.3.1 Determine the sum to infinity (3)

14
2.3.2 Show that the sum to n terms can be expressed as 𝑠𝑛 = 14 − (3)
2𝑛
2.4 If 𝑠𝑛 = 3𝑛2 + 2𝑛 . Determine the value of term 6 i.e (𝑇6 ) (3)
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QUESTION 3
In the diagram below the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 intersect at

(0;3) and (3;0). 𝑓 cuts the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑡 − 1. A is the turning point of f and 𝑃𝑄 ⊥
𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑡 2. (NB graphs are not drawn to scale).
3.1 Calculate the equation of g (3)
3.2 Show that the equation of f is 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3 (4)

3.3 Determine the length of PQ (3)
3.4 Calculate the co-ordinates of A (3)
3.5 Determine the range of f (2)
3.6. For which values of 𝑥 will
3.6.1 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) (2)
3.6.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0 (2)
3.7 If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘. Determine the value(s) of k for which
𝑓 will have two positive roots (2)
3.8 If ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 2) + 1 Determine the co-ordinates of the turning points of ℎ (2)
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QUESTION 4
2x 1
4.1 𝑔(𝑥) = .
x3
a
4.1.1 Determine the equation of g in the form 𝑔(𝑥) = q (3)
x p
4.1.2 Write down the domain of g (1)

1
4.2 𝑓 (𝑥) = (3)𝑥 . Determine the equation of the inverse (𝑓 −1 ) of f in the form y=… (3)
4.3 Sketch the graph of (𝑓 −1 ) (the inverse of f) (3)

4.4 For which values of x will (𝑓 −1 (𝑥) > 1 (2)
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QUESTION 5.
5.1 If 𝑐𝑜𝑠340 = 𝑎. Determine the following in terms of 𝑎.
5.1.1 𝑠𝑖𝑛640 (4)
5.2 If cos(𝑥 − 𝑦) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑦. Determine sin(𝑥 + 𝑦) (3)
5.3 Without using a calculator, determine the value of:
4 sin 1650  cos 3450

(4)
cos 330 cos 27 0  sin 330 sin 27 0
5.4 Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 − 300 ) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥
5.4.2 Sketch the graph of f for (𝑥 ∈ (−1800 ; 900 ) (3)
5.4.3 Determine the period of g (2)
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QUESTION 6
In the diagram below MN is a vertical tower. P is in the same horizontal plane as the foot of the
tower N and Q. The angle of elevation of P to M is 𝑥 0 . 𝑀𝑃̂𝑄 = 𝑦 0 . PQ = 𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑃𝑄̂ 𝑀 = 𝑧 0
d sin x sin z
6.1 Show that MN  (4)
sin( y  z )
6.2 Calculate MN without using a calculator if 𝑑 = 1000𝑚; 𝑥 = 900 − 𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 𝑧 (3)

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MATHEMATICS GR12 TERM 1 TEST MOPANI WEST DISTRICT

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS six Questions and 7 PAGES.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATIONS

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1.1.1 𝑥 2 = −4𝑥 (3)

2.3.1 Determine the sum to infinity (3)

2.4 If 𝑠𝑛 = 3𝑛2 + 2𝑛 . Determine the value of term 6 i.e (𝑇6 ) (3)

In the diagram below the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 intersect at

3.1 Calculate the equation of g (3)

3.2 Show that the equation of f is 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3 (4)

4.1.2 Write down the domain of g (1)

4.3 Sketch the graph of (𝑓 −1 ) (the inverse of f) (3)

4 sin 1650  cos 3450

6.2 Calculate MN without using a calculator if 𝑑 = 1000𝑚; 𝑥 = 900 − 𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 𝑧 (3)

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