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GRADE 8

MATHEMATICS
JUNE EXAMINATION 2023
DBE and IEB Paper

Karen Ireland Wednesday,

Examiner: Date:
14 June 2023
Mr I. Okoye Ogbalu 2 hours
Moderator: Time:
100 marks
Marks:

Name and surname:

Educator: School:

PER QUESTION ANALYSIS

QUESTION MARKS MARK ACHIEVED

1 7
2 12
3 18
4 11
5 19
6 15
7 4
8 6
9 8
TOTAL 100
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1. This question paper consists of 10 pages and 9 questions. Please check that
your question paper is complete.

2. Read the questions carefully.

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

unless a specific question prohibits the use of a calculator.

4. Round your answer to two decimal digits, unless otherwise stated.

5. All the necessary working details must be clearly shown.

6. It is in your interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.

7. Only the use of a black or blue pen will be allowed.

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Question 1
Write down the question number and then the letter of the correct answer.

𝟑
1.1. Calculate √𝟏𝟐𝟓 +√𝟖𝟏

A. 2

B. 16

C. 14

D. 164

1.2 . What is the sum of all factors of 15?

A. 9

B. 15

C. 23

D. 24

1.3 . Subtract −𝟒𝒙 + 𝟖𝒚 + 𝟔 from 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 − 𝟏

A. 𝑥 + 8

B. 6𝑥 − 5𝑦 − 7

C. −6𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 − 7

D. 6𝑥 2 − 5𝑦 2 − 7

𝟑𝒙+𝟏
1.4. Solve for 𝒙 if 𝟐
=𝟓

A. 𝑥 = 10

B. 𝑥 = 4
1
C. 𝑥 = 4 2

D. 𝑥 = 3
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1.5 . Simplify −𝟐𝒂𝟒 × 𝟑𝒂𝟓

A. −6𝑎20

B. 6𝑎20

C. −6𝑎9

D. 6𝑎9

1.6. The HCF of 18; 30 and 48 is:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

1.7. If the temperature is -7⁰C and then is rises by 15⁰C, what will the new

temperature be?

A. -22⁰C

B. 22⁰C

C. 8⁰C

D. -8⁰C

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Question 2

2.1 . Calculate the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) of 8; 12 and 16. (3)

2.2. If a number that has more than two factors, it is known as a ______________
number. (1)
2.3. Round off 5 499 to the nearest hundreds. (1)

2.4 Find the highest common factor of:

24𝑥 2 𝑦 , 12𝑥 3 𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 8𝑥 4

(2)

2.5 Consider the number 1764:

2.5.1 Write 1764 as product of its prime factors. Show all your working.
(3)

2.5.2 Use your answer above to find √1764 . (2)

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Question 3
3.1 Copy and then complete the table by ticking the correct columns.

(5)

ℕ ℕ𝟎 ℤ ℚ ℚ′

𝟏𝟎
𝟑
𝟒
𝟎
𝟑
√−𝟖

√𝟓
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3.2. Simplify without using a calculator. Show all your working.

3 1
3.2.1. √64 − √4 (3)

3.2.2. (−5) − (−8) (2)

3.2.3. (−5)2 + (−2)3 (3)

3.3. Write down the missing values:

3.3.1. −15 + (… ) = −23 (1)

3.3.2. −7 × (… ) = 42 (1)

3.3.3. 18 ÷ (… ) = −6 (1)

3.3.4. (−1)(−1)(−1)(−1) = (… ) (1)

7×(… )
3.3.5. = −14 (1)
−4

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Question 4
4.1. Write an algebraic expression for each of the following:

4.1.1. 𝑎 less than 4. (1)

4.1.2. The sum of 𝑦 and twice x. (1)

4.2. Given the expression −𝟑𝒙𝟑 + 𝟏𝟐𝒙 − 𝟐𝟓

4.2.1. How many terms are in the above algebraic expression? (1)

4.2.2. Write down the coefficient of 𝑥 3 . (1)

4.2.3. What is the value of the constant term? (1)

4.2.4. If 𝑥 = −1, determine the value of the expression.

Show all your working. (3)

4.3. Add 3𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 4 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3 − 2𝑦 − 𝑥 (3)

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Question 5

5.1 Simplify:

5.1.1. 𝑦3 + 𝑦3 (1)

5.1.2. 𝑎2 × 𝑎7 (1)

5.1.3. 2𝑝 ÷ 𝑝 (1)

5.1.4. −2(𝑥 + 1) (2)

12𝑎−8𝑏
5.1.5. (2)
4𝑎
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5.2. Simplify the following:

(4𝑥 2 )(−9𝑥 3)
5.2.1. (3)
−6𝑥 4

5.2.2. (−4𝑥 3 𝑦)2 (3)

3
5.2.3. √−8𝑎6 𝑏3 (3)

5.2.4. 4𝑎2 + 6𝑎3 × 2 − 5𝑎2 (3)

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Question 6

6.1 Solve for x:

6.1.1. 3𝑥 = 24 (1)

𝑥
6.1.2. = −5 (1)
3

6.1.3. 2𝑥 − 1 = −5 (2)

6.1.4. 2𝑥 − 5 = 4𝑥 + 19 (3)

6.1.5. 5 − 2(2𝑥 − 3) = −5 + 𝑥 (4)

6.2 The sum of two numbers is 165 and their difference is 27. Find the numbers.

Use a suitable equation to help you find the numbers. (4)

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Question 7
Given the following rule:

Add 3 to the input number and multiply the answer by 5

7.1. Redraw the following flow diagram to show the rule (computing procedure)

(2)

Input number ( x ) → → → Output number ( y )

7.2. Write the rule as an algebraic equation using x and y (2)

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Question 8
Matchsticks are arranged as shown in the figures below.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

8.1. Draw Figure 5 (1)

8.2. Write down a formula to find the number of matchsticks for any figure F. (1)

8.3. How many matchsticks will there be in the 50th Figure? (2)
8.4. Which Figure will have 128 matchsticks? (2)
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Question 9
9.1. Consider the following set of numbers, which form a pattern:

19 ; 25 ; 31 ; 37 ; 43 ; 49 ; 55 ; 61 ; 67 ; 73 ; 79 ; ...

9.1.1 Write down the next number in the pattern. (1)

9.1.2. If each number in the pattern is divided by 5 and the remainder is

written down, the following pattern is found:

4 ; 0 ; 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 0 ; 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; ..

9.1.2.1. Write down the next TWO numbers. (2)

9.1.2.2. Determine the 98th number in the list above. (2)

9.2. Guy uses the word “FORWARD” numerous times during a school day. In the
example below, assume that the pattern continues.

FORWARDFORWARDFORWARDFORWARD…
9.2.1. Write down the 70th letter in the pattern (1)
9.2.2. Write down the 452nd letter in the pattern. (2)

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[TOTAL FOR THIS PAPER: 100]