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The document consists of mathematics exam questions for Grade 11, focusing on various functions and their properties. It includes tasks such as determining coordinates of turning points, intercepts, sketching graphs, and writing equations of transformed functions. The questions cover quadratic functions, asymptotes, and intersections of graphs, requiring analytical and graphical skills.

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P1 5

QUESTION 5

Given: f ( x)  x2  6x  7

5.1 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f. (3)

5.2 Determine the x-intercepts of f. (2)

5.3 Draw a neat sketch of f, clearly indicating all intercepts with the axes and the turning
point. (4)

5.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of f. (1)

5.5 Determine the average gradient of f between x 3 and x 1 . (4)

5.6 The graph of f is shifted 4 units to the left and reflected in the x-axis to form h.
Write down the equation of h in the form h ( x) a( x  p) 2  q. (2)
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QUESTION 6
a
The diagram below shows the graphs of f ( x)  q and g ( x) bx  c . The
x p
asymptotes of f are at x 3 and at y 1. f and g intersect at A, the x-intercept of f, and
B, while C(െ2;6) is a point that lies on f. g passes through the point D (3;1) , the point of
intersection of the asymptotes of f.

C (-2;6)
x g

B
f
D 1

A െ3 0 x

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6 MATHEMATICS P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020)

6.1 Write down the equation of f in terms of a. (2)

6.2 Determine the value of a. (2)

6.3 Determine the coordinates of the x-intercept of f. (2)

6.4 Determine the values of b and c and write down the equation of g. (4)

6.5 Write down the domain of f. (2)

6.6 Determine the coordinates of B. (4)

6.7 Determine the values of x for which x. f ( x) t 0. (3)


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QUESTION 7

x
§1·
7.1 Given: g ( x) ¨ ¸  4
©2¹

7.1.1 Write down the equation of asymptote of g. (1)

7.1.2 Write down the range of g. (1)

7.1.3 Determine the coordinates of the x and y-intercepts of g. (3)

7.1.4 Hence, write down the values of x for which g ( x)  0. (1)

7.2 Draw a neat sketch of the graph of h ( x) a.b x  q where


x a 1
x 0  b 1
x q !1 (3)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2020) MATHEMATICS P1 5

QUESTION 5

Given: f ( x)   x 2  6 x  7

5.1 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f. (3)

5.2 Determine the x-intercepts of f. (2)

5.3 Draw a neat sketch of f, clearly indicating all intercepts with the axes and the turning
point. (4)

5.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of f. (1)

5.5 Determine the average gradient of f between x  3 and x  1 . (4)

5.6 The graph of f is shifted 4 units to the left and reflected in the x-axis to form h.
Write down the equation of h in the form h ( x)  a( x  p) 2  q. (2)
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QUESTION 6
a
The diagram below shows the graphs of f ( x)   q and g ( x)  bx  c . The
x p
asymptotes of f are at x  3 and at y  1. f and g intersect at A, the x-intercept of f, and
B, while C(−2;6) is a point that lies on f. g passes through the point D (3;1) , the point of
intersection of the asymptotes of f.

C (-2;6)
 g

B
f
D 1

A −3 0 x

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6.1 Write down the equation of f in terms of a. (2)

6.2 Determine the value of a. (2)

6.3 Determine the coordinates of the x-intercept of f. (2)

6.4 Determine the values of b and c and write down the equation of g. (4)

6.5 Write down the domain of f. (2)

6.6 Determine the coordinates of B. (4)

6.7 Determine the values of x for which x. f ( x)  0. (3)


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QUESTION 7

x
1
7.1 Given: g ( x)     4
2

7.1.1 Write down the equation of asymptote of g. (1)

7.1.2 Write down the range of g. (1)

7.1.3 Determine the coordinates of the x and y-intercepts of g. (3)

7.1.4 Hence, write down the values of x for which g ( x)  0. (1)

7.2 Draw a neat sketch of the graph of h ( x)  a.b x  q where


 a  1
 0  b 1
 q 1 (3)
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(PAPER 1) GRADE 11

QUESTION 6

x
+ 1 and g(x) =   – 1
2 1
Given: f (x) =
x−2 2

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

6.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of g. (1)

6.3 On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of f and g in your ANSWER BOOK.
Indicate clearly all intercepts with the axes as well as the asymptotes. (4)

6.4 Write down the domain of f. (1)

6.5 Write down the range of g. (1)

6.6 Determine the equation of h, the axis of symmetry of f, which has negative gradient. (2)

2
6.7 Describe how the graph of p(x) = was transformed to obtain f.
x (2)

6.8 Calculate the distance between the intersection of f with g, and the intersection of the
asymptotes of f. (2)

6.9 The graph of g intersects f at the point K(0 ; 0).


Determine K', the point of intersection of f (x – 3) and g (x – 3). (2)

6.10 For which values of x is: f (x).g (x) 0? (1)


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P.T.O.
MATHEMATICS 7
(PAPER 1) GRADE 11

QUESTION 7

The graphs of f (x) = ax2 + bx + c and g(x) = mx + q are sketched below.

• The x-intercepts of f are at (1 ; 0) and (3 ; 0).


• The y-intercept of f is (0 ; 4).
• Point D is the turning point of f.
• The x-intercept of g is at (– 8; 0).
• The graphs of f and g intersect at points K and (0 ; 4).
y
f
g

K
4

R(–8 ; 0) x
O 1 3
D

7.1 Determine the equation of f in the form y = ax2 + bx + c. (3)

7.2 Determine the coordinates of point D. (3)

7.3 Determine the equation of a line p, which is perpendicular to g, passing through point D. (5)

7.4 Calculate the size of KR̂O. (correct to TWO decimal places) (2)

7.5 Determine the coordinates of point K. (4)

7.6 Write down the values of x for which:

7.6.1 f (x)< 0 (1)

7.6.2 f ( x)
0
g ( x) (2)

7.7 When the graph of f is shifted 3 units down and 2 units to the right it forms the graph of h.
Write down the equation of h in the form h(x) = a(x – p)2 + q. (2)

7.8 The graph of j(x) = ax – 8 is such that it passes through the point (–4 ; 0).

7.8.1 Determine the value of a. (2)

7.8.2 Describe the transformation of the graph of g to j. (1)


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P.T.O.
Mathematics/P 1 5 DBElNovember 2014
CAPS - Grade 11

QUESTION 6

Given: f(x) = _8_+ 3


x-2

6.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f (2)

6.2 Calculate the x- and y-intercepts of f (3)

6.3 Sketch the graph of f Show clearly the intercepts with the axes and the asymptotes. (3)

6.4 If y = x + k is an equation of the line of symmetry of f, calculate the value of k. (2)


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QUESTION 7

Given: hex) = a.2x-1 + q. The line y = -6 is an asymptote to the graph of h. P is the


y-intercept of hand T is the x-intercept of h.

T
x

---------------------------------------------------- ------ --- ----- --- ------------------------------- --l----':::- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --- ----------------------------- -- ----- - -.

7.1 Write down the value of q. (1)

7.2 If the graph of h passes through the point (-1;- 5±), calculate the value of a. (4)

7.3 Calculate the average gradient between the x-intercept and the y-intercept of h. (5)

7.4 Determine the equation of p if p(x) = hex - 2) in the form p(x) = a.y-I + q. (2)
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CAPS - Grade I I

QUESTION 8

The graph of f(x) = X2 + bx + c and the straight line g 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(3 ; 0) and C. The axis of symmetry of f is x = 1.
y

T
C o x

8.1 Write down the coordinates of C. (1)

8.2 Determine the equation of f in the form y = X2 + bx + c . (3)

8.3 Determine the range of f (2)

8.4 Calculate the equation of g in the form y = mx + c. (3)

8.5 For which values of x will:

8.5.1 f(x) ~ 0 (2)

f(x) > 0
8.5.2 (2)
g(x)

8.5.3 x.f(x) >0 (2)

8.6 For what values of p will X2 - 2x = p have non-real roots? (2)

8.7 T is a point on the x-axis and M is a point on f such that TM .L X-axIS.


TM intersects g at P. Calculate the maximum length of PM. (4)
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MATHEMATICS 6
(Paper 1) GRADE 11

QUESTION 5

The graphs of f ( x) = ax2 + bx + c ; a  0 and g ( x) = 6 x + k are drawn below.

• Point D(1 ; -8) is a common point on f and g.


• f intersects the x-axis at (-3 ; 0) and (2 ; 0).
• g intercepts the graph of f at point D only.

5.1 For which value(s) of x is f ( x)  0 ? (1)

5.2 Determine the values of a, b, and c. (4)

5.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f. (3)

5.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of h if h( x) = f ( x − 7) + 2 . (1)

5.5 Determine the equation of a line q which is perpendicular to g passing through the
point (-3 ; 0) in the form y = mx + c . (3)
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P.T.O
QUESTION 6

Given: p( x) = 4 x and h( x) = 2( x − 1) 2 − 8 .

6.1 Sketch the graphs of p and h on the same set of axes in your ANSWER BOOK.
Indicate ALL intercepts with the axes and any turning points. (4)

6.2 Sketch the graph of f(x) if f(x) = p(-x) using the same axes as in QUESTION 6.1. (1)

6.3 The graph of h is shifted 2 units to the LEFT.


Write down the equation of the new graph. (1)

1
6.4 Show, algebraically, that p( x + ) = 2 p( x) (3)
2
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QUESTION 7

a
The sketch below represents the graph of f ( x) = + q. T (5 ; 3) is a point on f.
x− p

7.1 Determine the values of a, p, and q. (4)

7.2 Write down an equation for h(x) if h is the graph of f where a < 0. (1)

7.3 Write down the range of f. (1)

7.4 If the graph of f is reflected in the line y = − x + c , the new graph coincides with
the graph of y = f (x) . Determine the value of 𝑐. (2)
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TOTAL: 100

END
MATHEMATICS Grade 11 4
(Paper 1)

QUESTION 3

3.1 Determine the nature of the roots of the following graphs.

3.1.1
y

(2)

3.1.2 y

x
x

(2)

3.2. Show that the roots of the equation k ( ) are rational for all
rational value(s) of k. (4)
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P.T.O.
MATHEMATICS Grade 11 6
(Paper 1)

QUESTION 5

In the diagram below ( ) where, A (-2; 1) and B (0;-2) are points on the graph.

It is further given that ( ) x+2.

f(x)

A (-2; 1)

)

C  𝑥
D

B (0; -2)

5.1 Derive the equations of the asymptotes of ( ). (2)

5.2 Determine the equation of ( ). (3)

5.3 Calculate the coordinates of Point D. (4)

5.4 Determine the equation of the function ( ) which passes through the
Points B; C and D where Points C and D are the x-intercepts of the graph.
(5)
5.5 On ANSWER SHEET 1, draw a neat sketch of g( ) x+2
.

Clearly show all the intercepts and asymptotes of the graph. (3)

5.6 Derive the equation of g( ) (2)

5.7 Determine the range of ( ). (1)


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MATHEMATICS 6
Paper 1 GRADE 11

QUESTION 7 [20]

The graphs of 𝑘(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 3 and 𝑝(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 4 are sketched below.


y

0 x

E
M

7.1 Determine

7.1.1 the coordinates of point D, the turning point of k. (3)

7.1.2 for which values of x is 𝑘(𝑥) ≥ 3. (2)

7.1.3 the minimum length of LM, where LM is parallel to the y- axis, with points L on
k and M on p respectively. (4)

7.1.4 the average gradient between k (-2) and k (3). (3)

7.1.5 the value of t such that the straight line, y = 2x + t, touches the graph of
𝑘(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 3 only ONCE. (5)
1
7.2 A quadratic function f has f (1 ) = 0 , f (−4) = 0 and f (1) = -5.
2
Draw a sketch graph of f in your ANSWER BOOK. (3)

TOTAL: 100

END
MATHEMATICS 6
Paper 1 GRADE 11

QUESTION 4 [10]

The graph of f (x) = 3x, is drawn below with .

Point A is the y-intercept of the graph.

4.1 Write down the coordinates of point A. (2)

4.2 A new graph g is formed when the graph of f is reflected in the y-axis.

4.2.1 Write down the equation of g. (2)

4.2.2 Sketch the graph of g in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly indicate all intercepts
with the axes. (3)

4.3 The graph of k(x) = 3–x + 1 + 2 is formed as the result of a transformation of the graph of f.

Describe the transformation of the graph of f to the graph of k. (3)

P.T.O.
MATHEMATICS 7
Paper 1 GRADE 11

QUESTION 5 [20]

The graphs of g (x) = –2x2 + 4x + 16 and f (x) = x


12 + q are drawn below.
p
Point Q is the turning point and point D and point E are the x- intercepts of g.
The horizontal and vertical asymptotes of f intersect the graph of g at point Q and point D
respectively.
y

Q
f
f

D O E x

5.1 Show that g can be represented by the equation g(x) = –2(x – 1)2 + 18. (4)

5.2 Hence, or otherwise, determine the coordinates of point Q. (2)

5.3 Calculate the coordinates of point D and point E. (4)

5.4 Determine the equations of the asymptotes of f and state the value of p and q (4)

5.5 Determine for which values of x the graph of g will decrease. (2)

5.6 Write down the range of g. (2)

5.7 Write down the domain of f. (2)

P.T.O.
MATHEMATICS 8
Paper 1 GRADE 11

QUESTION 6 [8]

The sketch below represents the graph of f (x) = –2x2 + bx + c, where point D(1 ; 8) is the
turning point of f.

The graph of f intersects the x- axis at point P and point Q respectively.

6.1 Determine the values of b and c. (5)

6.2 The graph of g represents f when f is translated 2 units left and 3 units up.
Determine the equation of g. (3)

TOTAL: 100

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QUESTION 4

3
The hyperbola, f, is defined by f ( x)  1 .
x2

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

4.2 Write down the y-intercept of f. (1)

4.3 Determine the x-intercept of f. (2)

4.4 Sketch the graph of f , showing all intercepts with the axes and any asymptotes. (3)

4.5 Write down the domain of h, if h( x)  f ( x  2). (2)


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QUESTION 5

5.1 The following are graphs defined by y  ax 2  bx  c.

A B C
y
y y

O x
O x
O x x x
x x
x x

Match each of the following statements below with an associated graph above.
You must only write down the letter of the corresponding graph.

5.1.1 (1)

5.1.2 (1)

5.1.3 (1)

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5.2 The sketch below shows the graphs of y  k x  t and y  ax 2  bx  c.


The x-intercepts of h are (0 ; 0) and (0 ; 4). Q(1 ; –3) is a point on h.
The horizontal line through P, the turning point of h, is the asymptote of g.
The x-intercept of g lies on the axis of symmetry of h.

g
h

O 4 x

Q(1 ; –3)
P

5.2.1 Show that a  1 and b  4. (3)

5.2.2 Determine the coordinates of P, the turning point of h. (2)

5.2.3 Write down the range of h. (1)

5.2.4 Write down the value of t. (1)

5.2.5 Hence, calculate the value of k . (2)

5.2.6 For which value(s) of r will the roots of x2  4 x  r be non-real? (2)


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NSC

QUESTION 6

Given the functions p( x)  2 x 2  5x  3 and q( x)  mx  3.


The angle of inclination of q is 135 .

6.1 Determine the intercepts of p with the x and y axes. (3)

6.2 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of p. (2)

6.3 Write down the value of m, the gradient of q. (1)

6.4 Sketch the graphs of p and q on the same set of axes. Clearly indicate ALL the
intercepts with the axes as well as the coordinates of the turning point. (5)

6.5 Determine the value of k for which the straight line y   x  k will be a tangent
to p . (3)
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Sketched below is the graph of g ( x)   q . C(2;6) is the point of
x p
5 
intersection of the asymptotes of g. B  ;0  is the x-intercept of g.
2 

a
6.1 Determine the equation of g in the form g ( x)  q. (4)
x p

6.2 Write down the domain of g (1)

6.3 For which value(s) of x is g ( x )  0 ? (2)

6.4 F is the reflection of B across C. Determine the coordinates of F. (2)


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7.1 Given: f ( x)  2 x 1  4

7.1.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote (1)

7.1.2 Calculate the co-ordinates of the x-intercept of f. (3)

7.1.3 Sketch the graph of f, showing clearly the intercept with the axes and
the asymptotes. (4)

7.1.4 Write down the range of f. (1)

7.1.5 Calculate the value of m if (1 ; m ) is a point on the graph (1)

7.2 Draw the sketch graph of y = ax2 +bx + c if a  0, b  0, c  0   0 (4)


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QUESTION 6

The sketch represents the graphs of the functions f(x) = ax2 + bx + c and
g(x) = d x  q
 The x-intercepts of f are A (–3;0) and B (1;0).
 The y-intercept of f is C (0;6).
 The graph of g passes through the origin and the point (1 ; 2).

Determine:

6.1 The value of a , b and c (5)

6.2 The range of f (3)

6.3 The equation of g (3)

6.4 The equation of the asymptote of g (1)

6.5 The value(s) of x if g ( x)  0 (1)

6.6 The coordinates of the turning point of h( x)   f ( x) (2)


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QUESTION 7

The graph of an increasing hyperbolic function with equation

a
g ( x)   q has the following properties:
x p

 The domain is x  , x   2

 The range is y  , y  1

 The graph passes through (0 ; 0)

7.1 Determine the equation of g. (3)

7.2 Sketch the graph of g in your answer book, clearly showing


the asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (3)

7.3 One of the axes of symmetry of f is a decreasing function.


Determine the equation of this axis of symmetry. (2)
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QUESTION 8

In a survey conducted, 80 people were asked whether they preferred brown or white
chocolates.

 20 people do not like chocolates.


 36 people like white chocolates.
 50 people like brown chocolates.

8.1 Draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the above information (5)

8.2 Determine:

8.2.1 P (W and B) (2)

8.2.2 P (W or B) (2)
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