NAME OF THE SCHOOL:

GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS

MARCH CONTROL TEST

QUESTION PAPER

22 MARCH 2023

MARKS: 100 DURATION: 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 6 pages and information sheet

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 6 questions, Section A and B.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.
4. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless stated otherwise.
5. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
7. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
8. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
MATHEMATICS SEDIBENG WEST GRADE 12 MARCH 2023

SECTION A
𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏
1.1 Solve for 𝑥:
1.1.1 7𝑥(2𝑥 − 4) = 0 (2)
1.1.2 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 4 = 0 (Correct to TWO decimal places) (3)
1.1.3 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 ≤ 15 (4)
1.1.4 𝑥 + √𝑥 − 2 = 4 (6)

1.2 Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 simultaneously

2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥𝑦 = −4 and 4𝑥+𝑦 = 2𝑦+4 (7)
1.3 Prove that a2 𝑥 2 + ab𝑥 + b2
are non real for all values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 , 𝑎 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 ≠ 0 (3)
[𝟐𝟓]
QUESTION 2
2.1 In the quadratic number pattern: 𝑥; 50; 32; 𝑦; 8;. . .

2.1.1 Show that 𝑥 = 72 and 𝑦 = 18 (4)

2.1.2 Hence or otherwise, determine the general formula of the sequence in the (3)
form 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑎𝑛2 + 𝑏𝑛 + 𝑐.

2.1.3 Show that the sum of the first differences of this quadratic number pattern (2)
can be given by 𝑆𝑛 = 2𝑛2 − 24𝑛

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QUESTION 3
3.1 Consider the series:
∞

∑ 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 3)𝑘
𝑘=0

3.1.1 Determine the value of 𝑟 in terms of 𝑥. (2)

3.1.2 For which values of 𝑥 will the series converge? (2)

2 6 18 54
3.2 Given the series: 120 + 117 + 114 + 111 + ⋯ (to 15 terms).

Express the series in sigma notation.

(4)
3.3 Given the following:
∞
1
∑ 𝑇𝑛 = 364 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆4 = 360
2
𝑛=1

Calculate the constant ration(r) of this series.

(4)
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QUESTION 4
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4.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−2 + 3

4.1.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f. (2)

4.1.2 Determine the x and y-intercepts of f. (3)
4.1.3 Draw neat sketch of f clearly indicating all asymptotes and intercepts with (3)
the axes.

4.1.4 Describe the transformation of f to h if: ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 + 3) − 2

(2)
1 𝑥
4.2 Given 𝑔(𝑥) = (5)

4.2.1 Write down the range of 𝑘 if 𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) − 2

(1)
4.2.2 Write down the equation of 𝑔−1 , the inverse of g, in the form 𝑦 = . . .
(2)
4.2.3 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑔−1 ≥ −1 ?
(2)
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QUESTION 5

The sketch shows the graphs of the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 12 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 4.
P and Q are the 𝑥 -intercepts of 𝑓, while R is the turning point of f.
The functions intersect at T and P.

5.1 Determine the 𝑥 −coordinates of P and Q (3)

5.2 Determine the coordinates of R (2)
5.3 3
Determine the coordinates of M if 𝐾𝐿 = 6 4 units
(4)
5.4 Determine for which value(s) of x will 𝑥. 𝑓(𝑥) > 0 (2)
5.5 For which real values of k will −𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 12 = 𝑘 have two negative,
unequal roots? (2)
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SECTION B

QUESTION 6

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6.1 If 90° ≤ 𝐴 ≤ 360° and tan 𝐴 = 3 ; determine WITHOUT the use of calculator

the value of:

6.1.1 sin 𝐴 (4)

6.1.2 cos 2𝐴 − sin 2𝐴 (4)

6.2 Simplify the following trigonometric expression:

6.2.1 sin(360°+𝛽)∙sin(90°+𝛽)∙tan(−𝛽) (7)

cos(90°−2𝛽)∙tan (180°+𝛽)

6.2.2 cos 75° cos 5°−sin 75° sin 5° (4)

sin 5° cos 5°

1−sin 2𝜃
6.3 Given: 𝑇 = sin 𝜃−cos 𝜃 and 𝑅 = sin 𝜃 − cos 𝜃

6.3.1 Prove that 𝑇 = 𝑅. (3)

6.3.2 Determine the value(s) of 𝜃 in the interval 0° < 𝜃 < 180°, for which R
will be undefined. (4)

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INFORMATION SHEET: MATHEMATICS

− b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

A = P(1 + in ) A = P(1 − in ) A = P(1 − i )

n
A = P(1 + i )
n

Tn = a + (n − 1)d 2a + (n − 1)d 

n
Sn =
2

Tn = ar n−1 Sn =
(
a r n −1 ;) r 1 S =
a
; −1  r  1
r −1 1− r

F=

x (1 + i ) − 1
n
 P=
x[1 − (1 + i)−n ]
i i
f ( x + h) − f ( x)
f ' ( x) = lim
h→ 0 h

 x + x 2 y1 + y 2 
d = ( x 2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M  1 ; 
 2 2 
y 2 − y1
y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) m= m = tan 
x 2 − x1

(x − a )2 + ( y − b)2 = r 2
a b c
In ABC: = = a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A
sin A sin B sin C
1
area ABC = ab. sin C
2
sin ( +  ) = sin . cos  + cos.sin  sin ( −  ) = sin . cos  − cos.sin 

cos( +  ) = cos. cos  − sin .sin  cos( −  ) = cos. cos  + sin .sin 

cos2  − sin 2 

cos 2 = 1 − 2 sin 2  sin 2 = 2 sin  . cos
2 cos2  − 1

n 2

 fx  (x − x )
i
x=  = 2 i =1
n n
n( A)
P( A) = P (A or B) = P (A) + P (B) – P (A and B)
n(S )

yˆ = a + bx b=
 (x − x )( y − y )
 (x − x) 2

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