SUBJECT: Mathematics EXAM: Year-end 2024

GRADE: 10 DATE: 7 Nov. 2024

EXAMINER: J Hendricks MARKS: 100 marks

MODERATOR: C Bongers TIME: 2 hrs

PAPER 1

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This question paper consists of 18 pages (including this cover page).

• A separate formula sheet will be provided.
• There are nine questions. Answer ALL questions.
• Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
• You may use an approved scientific, non-programmable, non-graphical
calculator where applicable. Ensure your calculator is in DEG mode.
• Write in blue or black ink. Drawings to be done in pencil. Use of correction
tape/fluid is discouraged. Draw a line through your mistakes and any rough
work.
• Your answers must be hand-written (not typed).
• Round answers to 1 decimal place, unless stated otherwise in the question.
• It is in your best interest to present your work neatly and legibly.

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 SECTION A

QUESTION 1 13 marks

(a) Simplify the following as far as possible:

1) (2𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 7) [3]

2) −𝑘 2 (7𝑘 + 12) [2]

(b) Fully factorise the following expressions:

1) 27𝑚3 + 𝑛3 [2]

2) 𝑝(𝑞 − 4) + 7(4 − 𝑞) [3]

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 3) 3𝑚2 − 12 [3]

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QUESTION 2 10 marks

(a) Given the linear pattern:

8; 3; −2; …

1) Write down the next three terms of the pattern. [3]

2) Determine the 𝑛-th term of the pattern. [3]

3) Calculate 𝑇30 , the thirtieth term of the pattern. [2]

4) Which term in the pattern is equal to -492? [2]

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QUESTION 3 20 marks

(a) Simplify the following as far as possible:

1) (3𝑎)0 + 2𝑎0 [2]

34𝑥−3 ×𝑎2𝑥−3
2) [3]
32𝑥+1 ×𝑎𝑥−1

15𝑥−5 𝑥 2 +4𝑥−5
3) × [6]
3𝑥 2 −10𝑥+3 𝑥 2 +2𝑥−15

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(b) Solve for 𝑥 in the following equations:

1) 3(2𝑥 + 4) − 2(𝑥 − 2) = −20 [3]

2) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 = 10 [4]

3) 2𝑥 = 256 [2]

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QUESTION 4 8 marks

(a) Solve the following inequality (where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ):

−27𝑥 ≤ 324 [1]

(b) Make 𝑄 the subject of the formula:

𝑊
𝑉= [2]
𝑄

(c) Solve for 𝑎 and 𝑏 in the following pair of simultaneous equations:

3𝑎 − 𝑏 = 15
2𝑎 − 3𝑏 + 4 = 21
[5]

TOTAL SECTION A: [51 marks]

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 SECTION B

QUESTION 5 7 marks

(a) Represent 𝑥 ∈ [−3; 4) on a number line. [2]

(b) State whether the each of the following numbers are rational or irrational:
1) √20 [1]

2) 5,33333 … [1]

3) 3,7 [1]

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4) √64 [1]

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 5) 9,3764218 … [1]

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QUESTION 6 10 marks

(a) Daniel buys a Titan Valerian Carbon Expert bicycle that costs R30 000. He pays a
deposit of 20% and pays the balance using a hire purchase loan, over 3 years. The
loan carries an interest rate of 13,8% 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑚.
Calculate Daniel’s monthly payment.
(Round your answer to the nearest cent). [6]

(b) Nompumelelo bought shares for R2500 in January 2009. In January 2024, she sold
the shares and received R7951,98.
Calculate the yearly compound rate of interest (𝑖).
(Give your answer as a percentage, rounded to 2 decimal places). [4]

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QUESTION 7 17 marks

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(a) Consider the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = −1
𝑥

1) Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. [2]

2) Determine the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑓. [2]

3) Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on a Cartesian plane. Clearly show all intercepts with
the axes and the asymptotes. [3]

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 (b) The graphs of 𝒈(𝒙) = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒒 and 𝒉(𝒙) = 𝒌𝒙 − 𝟒 both pass through (−2; 0)
on the 𝑥-axis. The 𝑦-intercept of 𝑔 is (0; −8).

Write down the:

1) equation of the horizontal asymptote of ℎ. [1]

2) value of 𝑞. [1]

3) coordinates of the other 𝑥-intercept of 𝑔. [1]

Determine the:

4) equation of 𝑔. [2]

5) equation of ℎ. [3]

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 6) 𝑦-intercept of ℎ [2]

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QUESTION 8 12 marks

(a) The equation of a function, 𝑓, is given: 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 1

1) Determine the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. [2]

2) Find the intercepts of 𝑓 with both axes. [4]

(b) Determine the values of 𝑎 and 𝑞 in the following function equations, where a sketch
of the function is given:

1) 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑞 [3]

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2) 𝑦 = 𝑎 × 2𝑥 + 𝑞 [3]

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QUESTION 9 3 marks

Determine the numerical value of (𝟑𝒙 + 𝒚)𝟐 if it is given that 𝟗𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟐 and
𝒙𝒚 = −𝟑 . [3]

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TOTAL SECTION B: [49 marks]

TOTAL [100 marks]

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