GR 11 MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION 31st MAY 2021

TIME: 3 Hours 150 MARKS

EXAMINER: Mr. Courau

MODERATORS : Mrs. Bolton

NAME : ___________________________ TEACHER’S NAME:_________________

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:

• This question paper consists of 14 pages (including the cover page) and 2 blank pages at
the end if necessary.
• All questions must be answered on the question paper.
• Read questions carefully.
• Answer all questions and show all working.
• All answers must be given correct to one decimal place if necessary, unless stated
otherwise.
• Diagrams are not drawn to scale.

USEFUL FORMULAE:

−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥=
2𝑎

SECTION A
SECTION B

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 TOTAL

30 12 18 15 7 22 10 14 12 5 5 150

82 marks 68 marks

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SECTION A:

Question 1: [30 marks]

1.1) Solve for 𝑥:

a) 𝑥(𝑥 − 3) = 4 , if 𝑥 ∈ ℕ (3)

b) 4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 1 = 0 (leave your answers in simplest surd form) (3)

c) 2 − 𝑥 = √𝑥 − 2 (5)

d) 2𝑥 2 ≥ 18 (4)

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 −2±√1−3𝑘
1.2) The roots of a quadratic equation are given as 𝑥 = .
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a) For which value(s) of 𝑘 will the roots be real? (2)

b) For which value(s) of 𝑘 will the roots be equal? (2)

1.3) Given that 2𝑥 2 + (𝑝 − 3)𝑥 + 8 = 0 , determine the value(s) of 𝑝 for which the roots will be
non-real. (5)

1.4) Solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦 if: (6)

81𝑥 = 3𝑦 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9

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Question 2: [12 marks]

2.1) Simplify the following, without the use of a calculator. Remember to show all working.

√9𝑥+2 − √9𝑥−2
a) (4)
3𝑥−3

𝑥2
b) if 𝑥 = 1 + √3 (4)
1+𝑥

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2.2) Solve for 𝑥: 2𝑥 3 = 32 (4)

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Question 3: [18 marks]

3.1) Given the number pattern 50 ; 47 ; 44 ; ……….

a) Determine the nth term of this pattern. (2)

b) Determine which term of the pattern is equal to −67. (2)

c) Calculate the number of positive terms in the pattern. (3)

3.2) A sequence of isosceles triangles is drawn. The 1st triangle has a base length of 2cm and a
height of 2cm. The base of each successive triangle is increased by 2cm and the height is
increased by 1cm. The diagram below shows the first three triangles.

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1) Determine the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term of the pattern representing the areas of the triangles (𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ). (5)
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2) Find the area of the 50th triangle. (2)

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3) Which triangle will have an area of 240𝑐𝑚2 ? (4)

Question 4: [15 marks]

𝑎
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑐 𝑥 + 𝑑 and 𝑔(𝑥) = + 𝑞 are sketched below. The graph 𝑓 passes through
𝑥+𝑝
the point 𝐵(2 ; 5) and the two graphs intersect at 𝐴(0 ; −3).

4.1) Determine the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

4.2) Hence, determine the equation of 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

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4.3) Determine the values of 𝑝 and 𝑞. (2)

4.4) Hence, determine the equation of 𝑔(𝑥). (3)

4.5) Determine the domain and range of 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

4.6) Determine the new coordinates of 𝐵(2 ; 5) if 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) becomes:

a) 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥) (1)

b) 𝑦 = 𝑓(−𝑥) (1)

c) 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 3) + 4 (2)

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Question 5: [7 marks]

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 8 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 24 are sketched below. A and B are the
𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓 and S, T and R are on the same vertical line.

5.1) Determine the length of AB (3)

5.2) If 𝑆𝑇 = 9 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠, determine the length of 𝑂𝑅. (4)

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SECTION B

Question 6: [22 marks]

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and the straight-line 𝑔(𝑥) are sketched below. A and B are the
points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. A is also the turning point of 𝑓. The graph of 𝑓 intersects the
x-axis at B and C(-1 ; 0) and the point 𝐷(6; 7) lies on 𝑓. The axis of symmetry of 𝑓 is 𝑥 = 2.

6.1) Determine the co-ordinates of 𝐵. (1)

6.2) Show that the equation of 𝑓 is given as 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 5 (4)

6.3) Determine domain and the range of 𝑓. (4)

6.4) Determine the equation of 𝑔. (4)

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6.5) Use the graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which,

a) 𝑔(𝑥) − 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)

𝑓(𝑥)
b) >0 (2)
𝑔(𝑥)

6.6) Use the graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑘 for which 𝑓(𝑥 + 𝑘) = 0 will have two positive,
real roots. (2)

6.7) Use the graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑡 for which the equation 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 = 𝑡 will have
non-real roots. (3)

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Question 7: [10 marks]

In the diagram below, a circle is drawn passing through the points A, B, C, D and E. The tangents
at B and C meet at T. 𝐵𝐸̂ 𝐶 = 𝑥 and 𝐷̂=𝑦.

Determine, with reasons, the following angles in terms of 𝑥 and/or 𝑦:

7.1) 𝐵̂2 (2)

7.2) 𝐴̂ (2)

7.3) 𝑇̂ (6)

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Question 8: [14 marks]
8.1) In the diagram below, PR is a chord of the circle with centre O. Diameter ST is perpendicular
to PR at M. 𝑃𝑅 = 8 𝑐𝑚 , 𝑀𝑇 = 2 𝑐𝑚 and 𝑂𝑀 = 𝑥 𝑐𝑚.

a) What is the length of OP in terms of 𝑥? (1)

b) Determine the length of PM. Give a reason for your

answer. (2)

c) Hence, determine the radius of the circle. (4)

8.2) In the figure alongside, DC is the diameter

of a circle with centre O. CE is a tangent to
the circle at C. The diagonals of cyclic quadrilateral
ABCD intersect at F.

a) Prove that FAPB is a cyclic quadrilateral. (4)

b) If 𝐶̂ 𝐸 = 𝑥 , determine three other angles equal to 𝑥, giving reasons where necessary. (3)

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Question 9: [12 marks]

In the diagram below, AB = BF. Chords AF and BC are extended to meet at E. The line FD is a
tangent to the circle at F.

Prove that:

9.1) 𝐹̂2 = 𝐶̂2 (3)

9.2) ̂1 = 𝐵̂1 + 𝐸̂
𝐷 (4)

9.3) You are required to prove that line FB is a tangent to the circle passing through F, C and E.
Complete the proof below by filling in the missing information: (5)

______ + 𝐸̂ + 𝐵̂1 + 𝐵̂2 = _______ ( _________________________________________________)

and ______ + _______ + 𝐹̂2 + 𝐹̂3 = ________ ( _________________________________________________)

so ______ + _______ = 𝐹̂2 + 𝐹̂3

but, 𝐴̂ = 𝐹̂2 (proven)

so ______ = ______

∴ FB is a tangent. (___________________________________________________)
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Question 10: [5 marks]

The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 has the following properties:

• The range of f is (−∞ ; 4].

• 𝑏 = 2𝑎.
• The distance between the 𝑥-intercepts is 2 units.

Draw a neat sketch of 𝑓(𝑥) on the set of axes below, showing ALL relevant information.

Question 11: [5 marks]

Determine the values of 𝑚 for which 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 1 is a tangent to 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3.

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