Mathematics Investigation
Mathematics Investigation
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
MATHEMATICS
MARKS: 50
TIME : 1 HOUR
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, et cetera, that you have used in determining your
answers.
4. An approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be used, unless stated
otherwise.
5. If necessary, ALL answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
QUESTION 1
1.1.1
x 2
9 x 1 0 (3)
1.1.3
2x 7 x 4 (5)
1.1.5 4 x 12 x 20 (5)
2
x 3 x 1 x 2x 3
1.2 Solve for x and y simultaneously
1.2.1 1 1 1 (6)
3 and x y
x y 2
1.3 Without solving the equation, discuss the nature of roots if:
1.3.1 49 x2 42 x 9 0 (3)
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QUESTION 2
2.1.1 14 (4)
x5 5
x5
2.1.2 5 (3)
3x 96
4
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QUESTION 3
3.2
If m and n are rational numbers such that m n 7 48 ,
3.2.1 Calculate a possible value of m2 n2 (5)
3.3.1 9 54 3 2 2 3 (4)
6 2 4
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