GR10 MATHS MARCH CT
GR10 MATHS MARCH CT
GR10 MATHS MARCH CT
GRADE 10
MATHEMATICS
QUESTION PAPER
23 MARCH 2023
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
3 9 3 0
1.1 From the list of numbers: 𝜋; √−4; 2 5 ; 0.45; √7; 0 ; √16; −15; √−8; 100,
write all the:
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QUESTION 2
3 4
2.1 Mr. Faulty was given the following question to simplify; − . He determined
𝑥−2 𝑥−3
−1
the answer to be
(𝑥−2)(𝑥−3)
. Is Mr. Faulty correct? Show all your workings. (4)
2.2 George is 7 times as old as his son. In 25 years’ time he will be twice as old as his son.
Calculate his son’s present age. (4)
Hint: variable x may be used to develop the equation.
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Solve for x:
3.1.1 𝑥(𝑥 − 5) = 0 (2)
1
3.1.2 3𝑥 = 9 (2)
230
L 20 𝑐𝑚 N
Calculate:
4.1.1 The length of 𝑀𝑁 (3)
̂
4.1.2 𝑁 (2)
4.1.3 𝑀𝐿 (3)
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TOTAL: 50