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GR10 MATHS MARCH CT

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NAME OF THE SCHOOL:

GRADE 10

MATHEMATICS

MARCH CONTROL TEST

QUESTION PAPER

23 MARCH 2023

MARKS: 50 DURATION: 1 HOUR

This question paper consists of 3 pages

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.


1. This question paper consists of 4 questions, Section A and B.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. which you have used in determining
your answers.
4. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless stated otherwise.
5. If necessary, round off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
6. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
7. Answers only will NOT necessarily be awarded full marks.
8. An information sheet with formulae is included at the end of the question paper.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
MATHEMATICS SEDIBENG WEST GRADE 10 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:

1.1.1 Non-Real numbers (1)


1.1.2 Irrational numbers (1)
1.1.3 Rational numbers (1)
1.1.4 Integers (1)
1.1.5 Whole numbers (1)
1.1.6 Natural numbers (1)

1.2 Fully simplify the expressions below.


1.2.1 (2𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3) (3)
1.2.2 5(𝑦 + 1)2 − 3(𝑦 − 3)(𝑦 + 3) (4)
50𝑥+1
1.2.3 (3)
2𝑥+1 .25𝑥+2

1.3 Factorize each of the following completely.


1.3.1 4𝑝2 − 100 (3)
1.3.2 2𝑞 2 − 7𝑞 + 6 (2)
1
1.3.3 −𝑥 3 − 27 (3)

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QUESTION 2
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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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MATHEMATICS SEDIBENG WEST GRADE 10 MARCH 2023

QUESTION 3
3.1 Solve for x:
3.1.1 𝑥(𝑥 − 5) = 0 (2)
1
3.1.2 3𝑥 = 9 (2)

3.2 If (𝑎 + 𝑏)2 = 10, 𝑎𝑏 = −2 and 𝑎 > 𝑏 calculate the value of 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 (3)


3.3 Given: 2 − 2𝑥 > 16; where 𝑥 𝜖 𝑅
3.3.1 Solve the inequality (2)
3.3.2 Hence, represent your answer in Question 3.2.1 on a number line. (1)
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SECTION B
QUESTION 4
4.1 ̂ = 900 , 𝑁𝐿 = 20 𝑐𝑚
Consider the diagram below: Given that 𝑀

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

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