GRADE 11

MATHEMATICS

JUNE EXAMINATION
PAPER 1

MARKS: 100

HOURS: 2 HOURS

This paper consists of 6 pages.

Mathematics Grade 11 P1 FS June 2024

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1. This question paper consists of 5 questions.

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

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

graphical), unless otherwise stated.

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

5. A diagram sheet is attached at the end of the question paper.

6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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

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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 FS June 2024

QUESTION 1

1.1 Solve for x

1.1.1 x 2 − 5x − 6 = 0 (3)

1.1.2 (2 x − 3)( x + 1) = 9 (correct your answer to 2 decimal places) (4)

1.1.3 2 − 7x + 2x = 0 (5)

1.1.4 ( x + 1)( x + 2)  20 (5)

1.1.5 Solve for x and y (7)

x+ y =5 and xy = 21 − x − y
2 2

1.2 The sum of the digit of a two number is 9. If a new number is created by inverting the digits
of the original number, the product of the original number and the new number is 1944.
Determine the original number. (4)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Simplify without the use of a calculator.

2
 b3 
2.1.1   (1)
 2 

2 n +1 − 2 n −1
2.1.2 (4)
2 n −1

2.1.3 4(3 − 5 )(3 + 5 ) (2)

2.2 Solve for x : 2 x + 16.2 − x − 10 = 0 (6)

2.3 Without solving equation, discuss the nature of roots x 2 − 2 x + 1 = 0 (4)

2.4 For which value(s) of k will the equation 2 x( x + 1) + k = x have non – real roots? (5)
x+2
2.5 If f ( x) = for which values of x is f(x) not defined? (5)
5 − x2
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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 FS June 2024

QUESTION 3

The functions 𝑓(𝑥) = − 𝑥2 − 2𝑥 + 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 are drawn below, with 𝑔 passing
through A, C and E. A and B are the 𝑥 − intercepts of f and CD is the axis of symmetry of 𝑓.
E is the y − intercept of 𝑔.

E
C

A B
O 𝑥
D

3.1 Determine the coordinates of C, the turning point of the graph of f . (3)

3.2 Determine the range of f (x) + 2 . (2)

3.3 Determine the coordinates of A and B. (3)

3.4 Write down the coordinates of the 𝑦 − intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (1)

3.5 Calculate the length of CE. (6)

3.6 Determine the values of x for which x. f ( x)  0 . (3)

3.7 Determine the maximum value h( x) = 3 f ( x )−2 . (2)

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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 FS June 2024

QUESTION 4

6 6
Given ; f ( x) = + 3 and g ( x) = +q
x−2 x+ p
4.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f . (2)

4.2 Write down the domain of f . (1)

4.3 Write down the equations of the axes of symmetry of f. (2)

4.4 Sketch the graph of f. (4)

4.5 If the axes of symmetry of the graph of g are y = x + 3 and y = − x + 1 .

Determine the value of p and q. (4)

4.6 Describe how the graph of f is translated to form the graph of g. (2)

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Mathematics Grade 11 P1 FS June 2024

QUESTION 5

The sketch below shows the graph of f ( x) = 2a x − 1 The point A(1: 5) is a point on the
graph.

𝑦
𝑓

𝑥
𝑂

5.1 Show that a = 3 . (2)

5.2 Determine the y -intercept of f . (2)

5.3, Write down the range of f . (2)

5.4 Determine f (0,23) , rounded off to three decimal places. (2)

5.5 Write down a new equation if f is reflected about the -axis followed by a
translation of 2 units to the left. (2)
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TOTAL: 100