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MATHEMATICS TEST GR9 JUNE 2021

CAPRICORN SOUTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICS
GRADE 9
TERM 2
FORMAL TEST
15/06/2021

MARKS: 50
DURATION: 1 HOUR

This question paper consists of 4 pages including the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION


1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used
in this question paper.
3. Show ALL calculations clearly
4. Write neatly and legibly

QUESTION 1

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Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write the correct answer next to the correct number. E.g. 1.1. C
1.1. Determine the next term in the pattern 4; 7; 10; 13; …? (2)
A. 21
B. 20
C. 16
D. 18

1.2. The value of the constant term in 2x3 – 5x2 + 3x – 9 is: (2)
A. -2
B. 9
C. -9
D. 5

1.3. What is the correct pair of values of x in (x – 3) (x + 2) = 0? (2)


A. x = -3 and x = -2
B. x = 3 and x = -2
C. x = -3 and x = 2
D. x = 3 and x = 2

1.4. (a + b )0 = (2)
A. a+b
B. 2
C. 1
D. 0

1.5. Simplify: 35 ÷ 32 (2)


A. 33
B. 37
C. 3
D. 310

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QUESTION 2

2.1. Simplify:
3 (x −2)
2.1.1. × (2)
( x−2 ) 9
2.1.2. 15ab - ab + 3ab (1)
2.1.3. 2a + 3a ×6 (2)
2.2. Calculate the following exponents:
2.2.1. 23 × 24 (2)
3
x
2.2.2. 4 (3)
x
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QUESTION 3

3.1. Solve the following:


3.1.1. x + 7x + 6 = 0 (2)
3x
3.1.2. + 4 = 19 (3)
5
3.1.3. 3x – 5 = x + 9 (3)
8
3.1.4. =1 (1)
x
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QUESTION 4

4.1. Look at this sequence 3; 6; 11; 18; 27; …; …;


4.1.1. Write the next 2 terms. (2)
4.2. In the pattern 7; 11; 15; 19; …;
4.2.1. Find the constant difference (1)
4.2.2. Describe the pattern in your own words (2)
4.2.3. Find the rule for the nth term of the pattern. (2)
4.2.4. Calculate the 15th term using your rule in 4.2.3.

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MATHEMATICS TEST GR9 JUNE 2021

4.3. Given the pattern 2; -4; 8; -16; 32; …;


4.3.1. Find the next term in the above pattern. (1)
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QUESTION 5

5.1. Given the following sequence:


8; 12; 16; 20; …; …; …;

5.1.1. What are the next three terms? (3)


5.1.2. State the rule. (2)
5.1.3. What will the value of the 20th term be? (3)
5.2.

5.2.1. What will the next pattern be? Draw it using the rule: Increase the length of each side
by one matchstick. (2)

5.3.
Copy and complete the table

Position in sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6
Value of term 4 7 10
(3)
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TOTAL: 50

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