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Maths Midterm 2023

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MARKS

MBAZWANA GET MATHEMATICS CLUSTER


MATHEMATICS TERM 2
GRADE 8
JUNE TEST 2022

MARKS: 60
TIME: 1 Hour 30 min

SURNAME

NAME

CLASS (e.g 8A)

INSTRUCTIONS TO LEARNER

1. Read all the instructions carefully


2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided
3. All working must be shown
4. Approved scientific calculator may be used
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QUESTION 1 (5)

1. Circle the letter of the correct answer

1.1 The rule for the pattern: 14, 19, 24,29 is 1

A. 7𝑛 + 1 B. 4𝑛 + 10 C . 5𝑛 − 9 D. 5𝑛 + 9

1.2 4𝑥 2 and 4𝑥 3 are 1

A. Like terms B. Unlike terms C. Constant D. Variable

1.3 The expression 2(3𝑥 + 4) − 5 has 1

A. 3 terms B. 2 terms C. 4 terms D. 1 term

1.4 Double a number and then subtract it from 20 is 1

A. 20 − 2𝑥 B. 2𝑥 − 20 C. 2𝑥 + 20 D. 20 + 2𝑥

1.5 Simplify 3
64 x 3 y 6 1

A. 4𝑥𝑦 3 B. 4𝑥 3 𝑦 3 C. 4𝑥𝑦 2 D. 8𝑥𝑦 2

(5)

QUESTION 2 (13)

2.1 Simplify:

2.1.1 45  46 2
43

2.1.2 (5ab 2 ) 3 3

2.1.3 − 2a 2 b 2  3a 2 b 3 3

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2.1.4 Write 581 730 in scientific notation 1

2.1.5 Write 1,0487  10 3 as normal number 1

2.1.6 Calculate , write the answer in scientific notation 3

(4,2  10 5 )  (3,1  10 7 )

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QUESTION 3 (13)

3.1 Given the sequence: 7, 11, 15, 19

3.1.1 Write down the next two term 2

3.1.2 Describe the sequence in words 1

3.1.3 Write the General rule in terms of 𝑇𝑛 = 2

3.1.4 Use your rule to find 20𝑡ℎ term 2

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3.2 Given the Geometric pattern below

3.2.1 Draw the next pattern (2)

3.2.2 Write the General rule in terms of 𝑇𝑛 = 2

3.2.3 How many squares will figure number 23 have? Use your rule 2

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QUESTION 4 (6)

4.1 Determine the value of a, b, c, d. 4

A=

B=

C=

D=

4.2 Use the rule 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3 to complete the table by finding input and output

4.2.2 Input: x 2 5 11 B= 2

Output: y 1 7 A= 45

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QUESTION 5 (9)

5.1

Given the expression: 18 x 3 − 2 x 2 + 4 x − 1

5.1.1 How many terms are in the expression? 1

5.1.2 Write down the coefficient of the x


2
1

5.1.3 What is the value of the constant term? 1

5.1.4 Calculate the value of the expression, when 𝒙 = −𝟏 2

5.2 Write the following statements as algebraic expressions

5.2.1 The sum of double a number and twenty-four 2

5.2.2 The product of 4 and certain number added to 50 2

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QUESTION 6 (14)

6.1 Expand and simplify if possible

6.1.1 Simplify 5 x 2 − 3x 3 + 3 − 6 x − x 3 + 4 x 2 − 7 2

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6.1.2 3(a + 3) + 2(a − 6) 3

6.1.3 4 x( x 2 + 3) + 3x(2 x 2 − 5) 3

6.1.4 24 x 3 y 4 − 16 x 2 y 2 + 4 xy 3
4 xy

6.1.5 From (8m − 2n − 7 p) subtract (5m + 6n − 4 p) 3

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TOTAL MARKS : 60

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