GRADE 12

MATHEMATICS
MOCK EXAM
PAPER 1
16 AUGUST 2024

MARKS: 150

DURATION: 3 HOURS

This question paper consists of 7 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 11 questions.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in
determining your answers.

5. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.

6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-

graphical), unless otherwise stated.

7. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise

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QUESTION 1
1.1 Solve for x :
9 15
1.1.1 x+ = (3)
x 2
1.1.2 2 x 2 + 3 = 8 x ( correct to two decimal places) (4)

1.1.3 −3 x 2 + 5 x  −2 (4)

1.1.4 2 x − 2 + x =1 (4)

1.2 Solve the following simultaneous equations

x 2 − 3xy + y 2 = 11
(5)
3y − x = 1

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1.3 If x = 3 120 , show clearly that x 2 + = 12 3 225 (5)
x
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QUESTION 2

The sequence: −67 ; 𝑥 ; 𝑦 ; −28 ; −19; …. is a quadratic pattern.

2.1 Determine the value of x and y. (6)
2.2 Determine the general term of the quadratic number pattern. (4)
2.3 Prove that the sequence of numbers will never contain a positive term. (3)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 The sum to n terms of an arithmetic series is:
n
Sn = ( 7n + 15)
2
3.1.1 How many terms of the series must be added to give a sum of 425? (5)
3.1.2 Determine the sixth term of the series. (4)
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3.2 The first 4 terms of a geometric series are 3 + 2 + + + ....
3 9
3.2.1 Explain why the series converges. (1)
3.2.2 Calculate the sum to infinity of the series. (2)
3.2.3 Express S − Sn in the form ab n . (5)
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QUESTION 4

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4.1 Given: f ( x ) = +3
x−2
4.1.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f. (2)
4.1.2 Calculate the x- and y-intercepts of f. (3)
4.1.3 Write down the domain. (2)
4.1.4 Sketch the graph of f, show all the intercepts with the axes and
the asymptotes. (3)
4.1.5 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry that has a positive
gradient. (2)
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QUESTION 5

The sketch below shows the graphs of g ( x ) = − x2 + 2 x + 3 and h ( x ) = ax + q .

The graphs intersect at B and E. the graph of h intersects the y-axis at D.
The length of CD is 6 units.

5.1 Determine the coordinates of point B and C. (4)

5.2 Write down the coordinates of point D. (2)
5.3 Write down the values of a and q. (2)
5.4 Determine the coordinates of point E. (5)
5.5 For which value(s) of x is f ( x )  0 ? (2)

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 QUESTION 6

Given: f ( x ) = logm x

6.1 Determine the value of m, if the point ( 64;3) lies on f. (2)

6.2 Determine the equation of f −1 in the form y = ...... (2)

6.3 Draw a neat sketch of f −1 , showing all intercepts with the axes. Indicate
at least one other point on your graph. (2)
6.4 Write down the range of h if: h ( x ) = f −1 − 2 (1)

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QUESTION 7

Paul takes out an annuity that he can live from after he retires in twenty years’ time.
He needs R3 000 000 in his annuity when he retires. The bank gives him an interest
rate of 10% per annum compounded monthly.

7.1 Calculate his monthly instalment into the fund if he starts paying immediately
and thereafter at the end of each and every month until his last payment in 20
years’ time. (4)
7.2 After 20 years Paul retires but decides not to let the R 3 000 000 be paid out.
Instead, he decides to withdraw monthly amounts of R20 600 at the end of each
month. He withdraws his first amount at the end of the fourth month. The
Interest that he earns over this period is 8% per year, compounded monthly.
Determine how many months can he continue with his lifestyle. (7)
7.3 Calculate the amount of Paul’s final withdrawal. (4)

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QUESTION 8
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8.1 Given f ( x ) = − , determine f ' ( x ) from the first principles. (5)
x
dy
8.2 Determine , if :
dx
8.2.1 − xy − 3 = 0 (3)
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2 x − 5 x3
8.2.2 y= (4)
2x
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QUESTION 9
The graph of g ( x ) = ax3 + bx 2 + cx + d is sketched below. The graph of g intersects

the x-axis at x = −2 and touches the x-axis at x = 3 . K is a turning point of g. The graph
g cuts the y-axis at ( 0;9 ) .

1 3
9.1 Show that a = , b = −2 , a = − and d = 9 . (4)
2 2
9.2 Determine the x-coordinate of a turning point K. (4)
9.3 For which values of x is g concave up? (3)
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QUESTION 10

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