EKURHULENI NORTH DISTRICT

MATHEMATICS
GRADE 9
JUNE CONTROL TEST 2023

DATE: 31 MAY 2023

1
TIME: 1 HOURS
2
TOTAL: 75

NAME OF LEARNER: ____________________________________ GRADE 9: ___

Question number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total

Total marks 5 13 5 9 14 19 10 75

Learner marks

Moderated marks

This question paper consists of 12 pages and 7 questions.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Section A consists of 5 multiple choice questions, answer the questions on the answer

sheet provided.

2. Section B and C questions must be answered in the space provided on this paper.

3. Clearly show all calculations.

4. Calculators are allowed.

5. If necessary, round answers off to 2 decimal places, unless stated otherwise.

6. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

7. It is in your best interest to write neatly and legibly.

8. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of the correct answer on the ANSWER SHEET
provided on page 4. If you want to change your choice, put a cross through the wrong letter and
circle your new choice.

1.1. The following mathematical statement is provided:

3 p+(−3 p)=0

Identify the property illustrated by the statement.

A) Additive inverse property

B) Multiplicative inverse property
C) Commutative property of addition
D) Associative property of addition (1)

1.2. The lowest common multiple of 24 , 30 and 36 using prime factorisation is:
2 3
A) 1 ×2 × 3
3 2 2
B) 1 ×2 × 3
1 1
C) 3 ×2 × 5
3 2
D) 2 ×3 ×5 (1)

1.3. Calculate :
0
( √ 2 x +1)

A) 2
B) x
C) 1
D) 0 (1)

1.4. The following pattern is formed using bricks:

The number of bricks in pattern 4 is ...

A) 20
B) 10
C) 9
D) 13 (1)
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 1.5. Simplify :

−5 x−4 y +8 x−2 y

A) −3 x−6 y
B) 3 x−6 y
C) 7 x +12 y
D) 13 x+ 6 y (1)

[TOTAL: 5]

ANSWER SHEET

CIRCLE YOUR ANSWERS FROM SECTION A IN THE GRID BELOW AS SHOWN IN THE
EXAMPLE:

Example: A B C D

1.1. A B C D

1.2. A B C D

1.3. A B C D

1.4. A B C D

1.5. A B C D

Subtotal Question 1= [5×1]

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SECTION B: NUMBERS, OPERATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

QUESTION 2: WHOLE NUMBERS

2.1 A fruit farmer has apple trees, orange trees and peach trees in the ratio of 2:3:5.

2.1.1 If there are 1500 trees in total on the farm, how many of each type of fruit tree

does the farmer have?

2.1.1

(4)

2.1.2 It takes 4 people 12 hours to pick fruit on the farm. How long would it take six

people?

2.1.2

(2)

2.1.3 Is the relationship in Question 2.1.2, an example of indirect or direct proportion?

Give a reason for your answer.

2.1.3

(2)

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2.2 The farmer’s son wants to buy a new phone for R15 500 but does not have any money.

He has two options.

Option A: He can borrow the money from his father who will lend him the money

at 12,5% per annum simple interest for two years.

Option B: He can borrow the money from his mum who will lend him the money

at 12,5% per annum compound interest for two years.

Using calculations to support your answer, indicate which option is the better option.

2.2

(5)

[TOTAL: 13]
QUESTION 3: INTEGERS

3.1 Thabo was asked by his teacher to find the answer for −3 added to 4 .
Thabo’s answer is shown below:
4 +(−3)=−1
Is Thabo’s answer, correct? Use calculations to support your answer.

3.1 (2)

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3.2 Simplify the following. Show all your calculations.
−36+ (−15 )−3(−2)

3.2

(3)

[TOTAL:5]

QUESTION 4: EXPONENTS

4.1 State whether each of the following statements is true or false.

4.1.1
( 4 )−2=−16

2 1
4.1.2 (−4) =
16

(2)

4.2 Simplify the following. Show all your calculations.

4.2.1
√
3 64
512
+4−3

4.2.1 (3)

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 4.2.2 2 √ 49+ √3 125−(−5)2

4.2.2

(4)

[TOTAL: 9]

SECTION C: PATTERNS, FUNCTIONS AND ALGEBRA

QUESTION 5: NUMERIC AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

5.1 The pattern below is made using squares. Study the pattern and then answer the questions
that follow.

5.1.1 Determine the general term or rule to calculate the number of squares in each
figure.

5.1.1 (2)

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 5.1.2 How many squares will figure 22 have?

5.1.2

(2)

5.1.3 Which figure will be made up of 203 squares?

5.1.3

5.2 Study the flow diagram below: (3)

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 5.2.1 Determine the values of a , b and c.

5.2.1 a=¿

b=¿

c=¿
(3)
5.3 Study the table below:

5.3.1 Write the general formula for the pattern in the form of y=¿ …

5.3.1 y=¿

(2)
5.3.2 Determine the values of a and b.

5.3.2 a=¿

b=¿

(2)

[TOTAL: 14]

QUESTION 6 : ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS

6.1 James is currently 6 years old and his sister Elly, is half his age. How old will Elly
be when James celebrates his 50th birthday?

6.1 (2)

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6.2 Simplify the following expressions:

3 x + ¿ 2 x ( x−3 ) −4 x +6 x
2 2
6.2.1

6.2.1

(3)

2
3 x ( 8 x−12 )−24 x
6.2.2
12 x

6.2.2

(3)

6.3 Fully factorize each of the following expressions:

6.3.1 2 x+ 4 y−6 z

6.3.1

(2)

6.3.2 4 (7 c −d)+ a(d−7 c)

6.3.2

(3)

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 2
6.3.3 2 x −10 x −28

6.3.3

(3)

6.4 Determine the value of ( a−b )2−( a+b )2if a=−1∧b=6

6.4

(3)

[TOTAL:19]
QUESTION 7: ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS
7.1 Solve for x in the given equations:
2
7.1.1 x −25=0

7.1.1
(2)

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 7.1.2 ( x +7 ) ( x−4 )=0

7.1.2

(2)

7x
7.1.3 =x−5
2

7.1.3

(3)

x+2
7.1.4 3 +5=14

7.1.4

(3)

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 [TOTAL:10]
GRAND TOTAL: 75

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