Grade 11

Time: 2 hours

Mathematics Paper 1
Exam paper

June Set 3
Marks: 140

Ouestion 1
1.1 If (x - 9)(y - 4) = 0, find y if:

1.2

1.3

1.1.1

x = -3

(2)

1.1.2

x=7

(2)

For which value(s) of x is

( x + 1)
x + 3 x 4
1.2.1

equal to 0

(2)

1.2.2

not defined?

(4)

Solve for x.

2 x 4 x +
1.4

16
= 14
x(2 x)

Given the equation in x:

ax - bx a = b
a+b
Deduce that the roots are -1 and a .

1.5

1.6

1.8

(6)

Given: kx - 10x + 3 = 0
1.5.1

Find the roots of the equation in terms of k.

1.52

If the roots are in the ratio 3 : 2, find the value of k.

(9)

Find the quadratic expression in x in its simplest form,

that is equal to 0 if x = 1 + 3 or x = 1 3 and which
is equal to 4 if x = 0.

1.7

(13)

Solve for x and y correct to 2 decimal places of:

2x y 1 = 0
3x + xy y = 0
Solve for x:
5x + 3
x
x 1

(8)

(10)

(8)
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Question 2
2.1 Prove that the equation
3mx - (2m + 3n)x + 2n = 0
has rational roots for all rational values of m and n.
2.2

2.3

(4)

Determine the value (s) of k if the equation

4x - 6x k = 0
has non real roots .If k is an integer, determine the smallest
value of k for which the equation will have non -real roots.

(6)

Prove that the equation

3 x + x 2
=k
x 3 x + 1
has real and unequal roots for all real values of k.

(9)

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Question 3
3.1 In the diagram the graph of f(x) = -x + 3x +10
and a linear function g are shown.

Determine:
3.1.1
the coordinates of A

(4)

3.1.2

the length of OC and DE

(4)

3.1.3

the equation of the line ED

(2)

3.1.4

the equation of g

(3)

3.1.5

the values of x for which -x + 3x + 10 > 0

(2)

3.1.6

the values of x for which f(x) > g(x)

(2)

3.1.7

express f(x) - g(x) in terms of x

(2)

3.1.8

What is the maximum value of f(x) - g(x)?

(2)

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3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2

Draw a sketch graph of f(x) = -x - 2x + 8

showing the coordinates of the turning point
and the intercepts with the axes.
Use the graph to determine the values of k for which
(a)
(b)

3.2.3
3.2.4

-x - 2x + 8 = k has equal roots

-x - 2x + k = 0 has real and unequal roots.

For which values of c will y = - x + c

be a tangent to the graph of f?

(2)
(3)
(6)

What will the equation be of the parabola

symmetrical to y = -x - 2x + 8
(a)
(b)

3.2.5

(6)

with respect to the y-axis

with respect to the x-axis.

Give the equation of another graph that must be

drawn to solve the equation -x3 - 2x + 8x 3 = 0

(2)
(2)
(3)

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Question 4
A manufacturer of hi-fi sets determines that in order to
sell x units, its price PER UNIT must be P = (1 000 - x) rand.
He also determines that the total cost, C, of producing x
units is given by C = (3 000 + 20x) Rand.
4.1

Deduce that the total profit in terms of x will be given by

(-x + 980x - 3 000) Rand.

(3)

4.2

How many units must be produced and sold in order to

make a maximum profit?

(2)

4.3

What is this maximum profit ?

(2)

4.4

How many units must be sold in order to make a profit?

(5)
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TOTAL 140

Grade 11
Time: 2 hours

Mathematics Paper 1
Memo

Question 1
1.1
(x 2 9)(y 4) = 0
(x 3)(x + 3)(y 4) = 0

1.1.1
1.1.2

y\

(y 4) = 0
y = 4

1.2

1.2.1

(x + 1)2 = 0
x = 1
1.2.2
x 2 + 3x 4 = 0
(x + 4)(x 1) = 0
x = 4 or x = 1

1.3
2x2 4x +

16
= 14
x(2 x )

16
= 14
2 x x
16
2( x 2 + 2 x ) +
= 14
2x x 2
16
2k +
= 14 [k = x 2 + 2 x]
k
2k 2 14k + 16 = 0

2x2 4x +

k 2 + 7k 8 = 0
(k + 8)(k 1) = 0
k = 8 or k = 1
-x2 + 2x = -8

or

-x2 + 2x = 1

x2 -2x-8 = 0
or
(x-4)(x + 2) = 0

x2 -2x + 1 = 0
(x-1)(x-1) = 0

x = 4 or x = -2

x = 1 or x = 1

June Set 3
Marks: 140

1.4
ax bx a = b
ax bx a b = 0
x =

(b) (b) 4(a)( a b))

2a

x =

b b + 4a + 4ab
2a

b (b + 2a)
2a
b + (b + 2a)
b (b + 2a)
or x =
x =
2a
2a
2b + 2a
b b 2a
or x =
x =
2a
2a
b+a
2a
x =
x =
2a
a
x = 1
x =

1.5

kx - 10x + 3= 0
1.5.1
x =

(10) (10)2 4(k )(3)

2k

x =

10 100 12k
2k

x =

10 + 100 12k
2k

and

10 100 12k
2k

1.5.2
3:2 =

3
2

10 + 100 12k
2k 3
2k

=
10 100 12k 2k 2
2k

10 + 100 12k
10 100 12k

3
2

30 3 100 12k = 20 + 2 100 12k

5 100 12k = 10
100 12k = 2
( 100 12k )2 = (2)2
100 12k = 4
12k = 96
k =8

1.6

y = a( x )( x )
y = a[x (1 + 3 ]

[x (1 3)]

y = a[x + 1 3][x + 1 + 3]
(0;4) :

(1)

4 = a[0 + 1 3][0 + 1 + 3]
4 = a[1 3][1 + 3]
4 = a[1 3]
4 = a[2]
2 = a
y = 2[x + 1 3][x + 1 + 3]

(1)

y = 2[x + x + 3x + x + 1 + 3 3x 3 3]
y = 2[x 2 + 2 x 2]
y = 2 x 2 4 x + 4

1.7

2x y 1 = 0
y = 2x 1
2

3x + xy y = 0
(1) in (2) :

(1)
(2)

3x 2 + x(2 x 1) (2 x 1)2 = 0
3x 2 + 2 x 2 x (4 x 2 4 x + 1) = 0
3x 2 + 2 x 2 x 4 x 2 + 4 x 1 = 0
x 2 + 3x 1 = 0
x =

3 13
2
3 3, 6
=
2
= 0, 3 or -3, 3
= 2x 1
= 2(0, 3) 1 or y = 2(3,3) 1
= 0, 4 or y = 7, 6

x =
x
x
y
y
y

3 9 4(1)(1)
2(1)

1.8
5x + 3
x
x 1
5x + 3 x( x 1)
+
0
(x 1)
( x 1)
5 x + 3 + x x
0
x 1
x + 4 x + 3
0
x 1
(x + 3)( x + 1)
0
x 1
x +3
x +1
x 1
(x + 3)( x + 1)
x 1
Solution: {x : 3 x 1} {x : x > 1}

Question 2
2.1
3mx 2 (2m + 3n)x + 2n = 0
= [(2m + 3n)]2 4(3m)(2n)
= 4m2 + 12mn + 9n2 24mn
= 4m2 12mn + 9n2
= (2m 3n)2
Complete square
Roots rational for m, n \

2.2
4x 2 6 x + k = 0
= (6)2 4(4)(k )
= 36 16k
<0
36 16k < 0
16k < 36
36
k >
16
k > 2
Smallest value of k , k Z : k = 3

2.3
3x 2 + x 2
=k
x 2 3x + 1
3x 2 + k 2 = kx 2 3kx + k
x 2 (3 k ) + x(1 + 3k ) 2 k = 0
= (1 + 3k )2 4(k + 3)(k 2)
= 1 + 6k + 9k 2 4(k 2 k 6)
= 9k 2 + 6k + 1 4k 2 + 4k + 24
= 5k 2 + 10k + 25
Minimum value of :
=

4a

(10) 4(5)(25)
4(5)

400
20
= 20
=

> 0 for k \
Roots always real and different

Question 3
3.1 3.1.1
x 2 + 3x + 10 = 0
x 2 3x 10 = 0
( x 5)( x + 2) = 0
x = 5 or x = 2 or A(2;0)

3.1.2

OC = 10 units

b
D
;
4a
2a

DE =
4a
2
(3) 4(1)(10)
=
4(1)
49
=
4
DE = 12

3.1.3
b
2a
3
x =
2(1)
3
x =
2
ED : x = 1
x =

3.1.4
C(0;10)
y = mx + 10
B(5;0) from 3.1.1
10 0
m =
05
10
m=
5
m = 2
Equation y = 2 x + 10

3.1.5
x 2 + 3x + 10 > 0 :
{x : 2 < x < 5} A(2;0); B(5;0)

3.1.6

f ( x ) > g(x ) : {x : 0 < x < 5} c(0;10); B(5;0)

3.1.7
f ( x ) g( x ) = ( x 2 + 3x + 10) (2 x + 10)
= x 2 + 5x

3.1.8

4a
2
(5) 4(1)(0)
=
4(1)

Max. value =

25
4
= 6
=

3.2

3.2.1
f (x) = x 2 2x + 8
y intercept (x = 0) : (0;8)
x intercept (y = 0) : x 2 2 x + 8 = 0
x 2 + 2x 8 = 0
( x + 4)( x 2) = 0
x = 4 or x = 2
Turningpoint :
b
x =
2a
2
x =
2(1)

4a
(2)2 4(1)(8)
y =
4(1)
4 + 32
x = 1
y =
4
36
y =
4
y =9
All the information must be indicated on the graph.

3.2.2

y =

x 2x + 8 = k equal roots if k = 9
x 2x + k = 0 different roots if k > 1

3.2.3

y = x 2 x + 8
y = x + c
x 2 x + 8 = x + c
x + x 8 + c = 0
= (1) 4(1)(8 + c )
= 1 + 32 4c
= 33 4c
=0
33 4c = 0
4c = 33
c = 8

3.2.4

y = -x - 2x + 8
(a)

y1 = -(-x) - 2(-x) + 8
y1 = -x + 2x + 8

(b)

y2 = -(-x - 2x + 8)
y2 = x + 2x - 8

3.2.5
x3 2x2 + 8x 3 = 0
x : x2 2x + 8
x 2
2 x +



y = x 2 2x + 8
Hyperbola y=

3
=0
x
3
=
x
N
y =

3
x

3
x

Question 4
4.1
Profit = Selling price - Cost price

Selling price of x sets = (1000 x )x = x 2 + 1000 x

Cost price of x sets = (3000 + 20x )
Profit = x 2 + 1000 x (3000 + 20 x )
= x 2 + 980x 3000 20 x
= x 2 + 980x 3000
4.2

b
2a
980
x =
2()
x = 490 sets for maximum profit
x =

4.3
y =

(980)2 4(1)(3000)
=
4a
4(1)

= 237100
Profit is R237100

4.4
x 2 + 980 x 3000 = 0
x 2 980 x + 3000 = 0
x =

(980) (980)2 4(1)(3000)

2(1)

980 973, 85
2
x = 976, 9 or 3, 07
x =

Profit positive if 4 x 976 sets