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Grade 12 DBE Task 1.2 Mathematics 2024 Memorandum

The document is a memorandum for a Grade 12 Mathematics task, detailing the structure and marking scheme for the assessment. It includes instructions for answering questions, a breakdown of marks, and various mathematical problems related to sequences, functions, and exponential growth. The assessment consists of six questions with specific requirements for calculations and presentation.

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Grade 12 DBE Task 1.2 Mathematics 2024 Memorandum

The document is a memorandum for a Grade 12 Mathematics task, detailing the structure and marking scheme for the assessment. It includes instructions for answering questions, a breakdown of marks, and various mathematical problems related to sequences, functions, and exponential growth. The assessment consists of six questions with specific requirements for calculations and presentation.

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MATHEMATICS GRADE 12

Task 1.2 Memorandum


Examiner R. Davids Date Tuesday 5 March 2024

Moderator K. Ireland Time 60 mins

Marks 50

Learner’s name

Educator's name

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:

1. This question paper consists of 6 pages. Please check that your paper is
complete.

2. Read the questions carefully. Diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale.

3. Answer Questions 1 to 3 on folio paper and Questions 4 to 6 on the question


paper.

4. You may use an approved, non-programmable calculator, unless otherwise stated.

5. Round your answers off to TWO decimal digits where necessary, unless otherwise
stated.

6. Clearly show ALL calculations. Writing answers only will NOT necessarily be
awarded with full marks.

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

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6
TOTAL

9 12 14 7 5 3
50
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Question 1 Question 1
1.1. 25; 22 ✓a
Given the quadratic sequence: 17 ; 22 ; 25 ; 26 ; …
1.2. 17 ; 22 ; 25 ; 26 ; …
1.1. Write down the next two terms of the sequence. (1)
5 3 1
1.2. Determine the nth term of the sequence. (4)
-2 -2 ✓m
1.3. For which value of n and 𝑇𝑛 will the sequence have a maximum? (4)
2𝑎 = −2 ∴ 𝑎 = −1✓a
[9]
3(−1) + 𝑏 = 5 ∴ 𝑏 = 8
−1 + 8 + 𝑐 = 17 ∴ 𝑐 = 10
✓ca for correct b and c
𝑇𝑛 = −1𝑛2 + 8𝑛 + 10✓ca
1.3. 𝑀𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑎𝑡 (𝑛; 𝑇𝑛 ), 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒:
−𝑏 −(8)
𝑛= ✓m = 2(−1) = 4✓a
2𝑎

𝑇𝑛 = 𝑇4 = −1(4)2 + 8(4) + 10✓m


= 26✓ca

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OR
17 ; 22 ; 25 ; 26 ; 25 ; 22 ; 17
✓m
From n= 4 ✓a at Tn = 26✓a the pattern
starts to reflect/repeat✓a its previous
values

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Question 2 Question 2
2.1. Given the arithmetic sequence: 19 ; 14 ; 9 … 2.1. AS so a = 19 and d = -5
Determine the nth term of the sequence. (3) 𝑇𝑛 = 19 + (𝑛 − 1)(−5)✓m
2.2. The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are: 𝑥 + 𝑦 ; 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 ; 𝑥 3 − 1 = 19 + −5𝑛 + 5
where 𝑥 > 0 and 𝑦 > 0 and the constant difference is 2. = −5𝑛✓a + 24✓ca
2.2.1. Solve x and y. (5) OR
2.2.2. Calculate the sum of the first 30 terms of the sequence. (4) 𝑇𝑛 = 𝑑𝑛 + 𝑐
[12] d = -5 and 𝑐 = 𝑇0 = 24✓m
∴ 𝑇𝑛 = −5𝑛✓a + 24✓ca

2.2.1.
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 − (𝑥 − 𝑦) = 𝑥 3 − (𝑥 2 + 𝑦)✓a
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 − (𝑥 − 𝑦) = 2✓m
𝑥2 + 𝑦 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
𝑥2 − 𝑥 = 2
𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 2 = 0
(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1) = 0

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𝑥 = 2✓ca 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≠ −1

∴ 𝑥 3 − 1 − (𝑥 2 + 𝑦) = 2✓ca
(2)3 − 1 − ((2)2 + 𝑦) = 2
𝑦 = 1✓ca
2.2.2.
𝑛
𝑆𝑛 = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
2
3 ; 5 ; 7 …✓m
30
𝑆30 = [2(3)✓ca + (30 − 1)2✓ca]
2
𝑆30 = 960✓ca

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Question 3 Question 3
1 𝑎
The geometric series has a constant ratio of and a sum to infinity of 10 . 3.1 𝑆∞ = 1 = 10✓a 𝑎 = 5✓ca
2 1−
2

3.1. Calculate the first term of the series. (2) 1 5


3.2. 𝑇8 = 5( )7 ✓a = ✓ca
2 128
3.2. Calculate the 8th term of the series. (2)
3.3.
3.3 Give the above series in sigma notation (3) ∑∞✓a
𝑛=1✓a 5(2)
−𝑛+1
✓a

1820 1 𝑛−1
3.3. Given: ∑𝑥𝑘=1 5(3)1−𝑘 = . Calculate the value of x. (4) OR ∑∞✓a
𝑛=1✓a 5 (2) ✓a
243

3.4 5 (3)0 + 5(3)−1 + 5(3)−2 + … ✓m


3.4. If ∑20
𝑘=1 3(2)
1−𝑘
= 𝑝, write down ∑20
𝑘=1 24(2)
−𝑘
in terms of p. (3)
5 5
5 + + + ⋯ so this is GS with
3 9
[14]
1
a = 5 and r = 3 ✓a
1𝑛
5 (1− ) 1820
𝑆𝑛 = 2
3
= ✓m
243
3

1𝑛 728
1−3 = 729
1 𝑛 1
(3) = 729
1 1
(2)𝑛 = (3)6

𝑛 = 6✓ca

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3.4

20 20

∑ 24(2) −𝑘
= ∑ (4)(3)(2)(2)−𝑘 ✓a
𝑘=1 𝑘=1

= ∑20
𝑘=1(4)(3)(2)
1−𝑘
✓m
= (4) ∑20
𝑘=1 3(2)
1−𝑘

= 4𝑝✓a

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Question 4 Question 4
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 − 3. 4.1 ✓shape of green graph✓asymptote

4.1. Sketch 𝑓(𝑥) on the set of axes below. (2)

4.2. Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)


4.2 y > -3 ✓a
4.3 𝑥 = 3𝑦 − 3✓a

4.3. Give the equation of the inverse of 𝑓(𝑥) in the form 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 ) = ⋯ (2) 𝑥 + 3 = 3𝑦
𝑦 = log 3 (𝑥 + 3) ✓ca

4.4
✓shape of red graph✓x intercept

4.4. Sketch the inverse 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 ) on the same set axes as 4.1. above. (2)

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Question 5 Question 5

Below is the graph of f (x) . 5.1 𝑥 ≥ −2✓a


5.2
✓a for parabola ✓a for y intercept
f

5.1. Write down the domain of f. (1)

5.2. Sketch the graph of the inverse of f, on the system of axes above. (2)

5.3
Yes✓a, for all x values, there is 1 y value. ✓a
5.3. Is f −1 a function or not? Explain. (2) Or
Yes , ✓a It passes the vertical line test. ✓a

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Question 6 Question 6

The bee population in South Africa grew exponentially over time. The exponential 𝑦 = 1250(1,2)𝑥
Population:
growth was modelled as follows:
(Year 0) = 1250(1,2)0 = 1250 ✓m
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑦 = 1250(1,2)𝑥 , where x represents the number of years and 𝑦 the total
∴ 2500 = 1250(1,2)𝑥 ✓a
population. 2 = (1,2)𝑥
𝑥 = log1.2 2
𝑥 = 3.8 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 ✓ca
Determine the approximate number of years it would take for the population to
double.

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