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Pure Mathematics Diagnotic Test

The document is a mathematics diagnostic test for grade 12 students at The Cedar Grove Academy. It consists of 7 questions testing skills in algebra, calculus, and solving simultaneous equations. The test was administered on October 2022 by instructor G. Brooks, lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes, and covered the unit of Pure Mathematics 1. Calculators were permitted and students were instructed to show all working and write answers in the provided spaces.

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Pure Mathematics Diagnotic Test

The document is a mathematics diagnostic test for grade 12 students at The Cedar Grove Academy. It consists of 7 questions testing skills in algebra, calculus, and solving simultaneous equations. The test was administered on October 2022 by instructor G. Brooks, lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes, and covered the unit of Pure Mathematics 1. Calculators were permitted and students were instructed to show all working and write answers in the provided spaces.

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The Cedar Grove Academy

“CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE”

MOTTO: EXCELLENCE THROUGH PERSEVERANCE AND PRAYER

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Grade 12

Instructor’s Names: G. Brooks

Subject: Pure Mathematics Unit I

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Date: October 2022

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

a. Answer ALL questions.

b. Show ALL NECESSARY working.

c. Write your answers in the space provided.

d. CALCULATORS are allowed.


Answer All Questions and Show All Working.

1) Express f (x ) = 2 x 3 + x 2 − 5 x + 2 as a product of linear factors.

[5 marks]

2) Find the values of m for which the equation x 2 + (m + 3)x + 4m = 0 has real roots.

[5 marks]
3) Without the use of calculators, show that
√3 − 1 √3 + 1 √2 − 1 √2 + 1
+ + + = 10
√3 + 1 √3 − 1 √2 + 1 √2 − 1

[7 marks]
4) The polynomial f(x) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 − 4 is exactly divisible by (𝑥 − 2) and leaves a
remainder of 10 when divided by (𝑥 + 1)
Find the values of the constants p and q and the factors of f (x).

[10 marks]
5) Solve the following equation for x log 6(𝑥 + 4) + log6 (𝑥 − 1) = 1

[6 marks]

6) The function, f, is given by f (x ) = 4 x 2 − 8 x − 3

i. Express f(x) in the form p(x + q )2 + r , where p, q, r  

[4 marks]
ii. Hence, or otherwise, determine whether f(x) has a maximum of a minimum turning
point and state the coordinates of this point.

[3 marks]

7) Solve the pair of simultaneous equations


2x + y = 1
y 2 + xy = 3

[5 marks]

Total 45 Marks

END OF TEST

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