1a. Gr9 Sep 2021 Paper 1

SUBJECT Mathematics PAPER 1
GRADE 9 DATE 20 September 2021

EXAMINER Mrs Steyn MARKS 130
NAME MODERATORS Grade 9 Maths
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TEACHER DURATION 2 Hours
QUESTION DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM ACTUAL

NO MARK MARK
1 Whole Numbers, Integers, Fractions and Decimals 16
2 Functions, Relationships and Number Patterns 8
3 Exponents and Scientific Notation 23
4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 25
5 Factorising Algebraic Expressions 23
6 Algebraic Equations 22
7 Word Problems 13
TOTAL 130
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of 7 questions and 17 pages.

2. Read the questions carefully.
3. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
4. The last two pages can be used for additional working, if necessary. If this space is used,
make sure that you clearly indicate which question is being answered.
5. You may NOT use your calculator at any stage in this exam.
6. All necessary working details must be shown. Answers only, without the relevant
calculations will not be given marks.
7. It is in your interest to write legibly and present your work neatly.
Grade 9 2 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

QUESTION 1 16 MARKS
a) Find the LCM of 40 and 56. (4)
b) Mr Wilson has two types of wire. The copper wire is 90m and the insulating wire is 126m
long. The wires are cut into pieces of equal length. By using your knowledge about HCF, find
the maximum length of each piece.
(4)

c) Showing all working, simplify fully.
1) 5,21 × 3,5 (2)
2) −46,32 ÷ 0,04 (2)
2 3 1 4
3) ( ) − +√ (4)
3 3 9

QUESTION 2 8 MARKS
a) Study the number pattern below and answer the questions that follow.
𝟔; 𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟔; 𝟐𝟏; … ..
1) Determine the general rule for the number pattern above. (2)
2) Calculate the value of the 100th term. (2)
3) Which term is equal to 521? (2)
b) Refer to the table below and determine the general rule to describe the relationship between
x and y. (2)
Input (x) -1 0 1 2 3
Output (y) 7 4 1 -2 -5

QUESTION 3 23 MARKS
a) Simplify the following expressions fully, showing all your working. Write your answers with
positive exponents.
1) −5𝑥 3 𝑦 4 × 9𝑥 0 𝑦 2 × (−2𝑥 5 𝑦) (3)
2) −4(−3𝑥𝑦 5 )3 (3)
4𝑝4 3
3) + (3)
−4𝑝−4 𝑝−8
4) √64𝑎8 𝑏 6 ÷ (𝑎−2 𝑏 −1 )−2 (3)

4𝑥 6 𝑦 −8 ×2𝑥 3 𝑦−1
5) (4)
24𝑥 −5 𝑦−2
b) Answer the following questions on scientific notation:
1) Rewrite 2,1 × 10−4 out in full:________________________ (1)
2) Calculate 2,5 × 104 × 3 × 108 . Leave your answer in scientific notation. (2)
3) In India, the population was 500 million people in the year 2000. The total health care
costs of the country at the time were $2,5 trillion (i.e. $2,5 × 1012 ). Calculate the average
amount spent per person on health care. (4)

QUESTION 4 25 MARKS
Simplify the following expressions fully, showing all your working.
a) (3𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 4) (3)
b) (5𝑥 − 2)2 (3)
c) 7 − 2(𝑦 − 5)(𝑦 + 6) (4)
d) (𝑝 + 2)2 + 𝑝(𝑝 − 2)(𝑝 + 2) (5)

𝑥 4 𝑦−8𝑥 3 𝑦 8
e) (2)
𝑥 3𝑦3
4𝑎 𝑏 3𝑎+𝑏
f) − − (4)
6 2 24
2 6 3
g) + − (4)
3𝑥 2 𝑥𝑦 2 𝑦

QUESTION 5 23 MARKS
a) Factorise the following fully, showing all your working.
1) 5𝑎𝑐 + 10𝑎𝑏 − 25𝑎𝑑 (2)
2) 3𝑥(𝑦 + 6) − 4(𝑦 + 6) (2)
3) 4𝑝 + 12 − 𝑝2 − 3𝑝 (3)
4) 3𝑥 2 − 48 (3)
5) 𝑎2 (𝑎 − 5) + (5 − 𝑎) (5)

b) Using factorisation, simplify the following by showing all your working.
5𝑦−10
1) (3)
𝑦 2 −9𝑦+14
𝑥 2 +𝑥−6 𝑥 2 −49
2) × (5)
3𝑥−21 𝑥 2 −2𝑥

QUESTION 6 22 MARKS
Solve for the given variables in the following equations.
a) 5𝑦 + 5 = 3𝑦 + 11 (2)
b) 6(3 − 𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 5(𝑥 + 2) (4)
c) 32𝑥 = 81 (2)
d) 8 𝑥 × 2 = 128 (3)

e) 3𝑥(𝑥 + 9) = 0 (2)
f) 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 = −12 (4)
3 3(𝑥+1)
g) 8+ = (5)
𝑥 𝑥

QUESTION 7 13 MARKS
a) Four times a certain number increased by ten is equal to 46. Calculate the value of that
number. (2)
b) A mother is twice as old as her daughter. Ten years ago, the mother was three times as old
as her daughter. How old is the mother now? (4)

c) The square EFGH is not drawn to scale. The length (L) of each side is 6cm.
1) Calculate the area of the square (EFGH). (1)
The diagonals EG and FH are equal in length (i.e. EG = FH). The length of EG is √72 cm.
1
2) Show that the formula, 𝐴 = (𝐸𝐺)(𝐹𝐻), is equivalent to the area of the square. (3)
2
3) If the area of the square was 40,5 units 2 , then calculate the length of EG. (3)

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SUBJECT Mathematics PAPER 1

GRADE 9 DATE 20 September 2021

QUESTION DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM ACTUAL

1 Whole Numbers, Integers, Fractions and Decimals 16

2 Functions, Relationships and Number Patterns 8

3 Exponents and Scientific Notation 23

4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 25

5 Factorising Algebraic Expressions 23

1. This paper consists of 7 questions and 17 pages.

Grade 9 2 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

Grade 9 3 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

2) −46,32 ÷ 0,04 (2)

Grade 9 4 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

𝟔; 𝟏𝟏; 𝟏𝟔; 𝟐𝟏; … ..

2) Calculate the value of the 100th term. (2)

3) Which term is equal to 521? (2)

Grade 9 5 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

1) −5𝑥 3 𝑦 4 × 9𝑥 0 𝑦 2 × (−2𝑥 5 𝑦) (3)

4) √64𝑎8 𝑏 6 ÷ (𝑎−2 𝑏 −1 )−2 (3)

Grade 9 6 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

b) Answer the following questions on scientific notation:

1) Rewrite 2,1 × 10−4 out in full:________________________ (1)

Grade 9 7 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

a) (3𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 4) (3)

b) (5𝑥 − 2)2 (3)

c) 7 − 2(𝑦 − 5)(𝑦 + 6) (4)

d) (𝑝 + 2)2 + 𝑝(𝑝 − 2)(𝑝 + 2) (5)

Grade 9 8 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

Grade 9 9 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

1) 5𝑎𝑐 + 10𝑎𝑏 − 25𝑎𝑑 (2)

2) 3𝑥(𝑦 + 6) − 4(𝑦 + 6) (2)

Grade 9 10 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

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b) 6(3 − 𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 5(𝑥 + 2) (4)

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Grade 9 14 of 17 Mathematics Paper 1

1) Calculate the area of the square (EFGH). (1)

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