Mathematics KZN-GRADE Gr 11 Revision 2025

TOPIC 3. FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS

GUIDELINES, SUMMARY NOTES, & STRATEGIES
Straight Line Parabola Hyperbola Exponential
y = mx + c y = a( x + p) + q
2 a y = a.b x + p + q
y= +q
m … gradient and Axis of symmetry with x+ p b  0 and b  1
c … y-intercept equation x = − p Vertical asymptote: Horizontal asymptote
Maximum or minimum Horizontal with equation y = q
value asymptote: y = q
(− p; q) Turning point
m  0 … graph is a  0 … graph faces a  0 … graph is on a  0 … graph is
decreasing downwards(concave the second and the below the asymptote
m  0 … graph is down) and has a fourth quadrant a  0 … graph is
minimum turning point a  0 … graph is on
increasing above the asymptote
a  0 … graph faces the first and the
IF m = 0
upwards(concave up) third quadrant
THEN y = c and has a maximum
IF m is undefined turning point
THEN x = c
Domain: x  R Domain: x  R Domain: x  R , Domain: x  R
Range: y  R Range: y  q if a  0 x  −p Range:
Range: y  R , y  q y  q if a  0
y  q if a  0
y  q if a  0

y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) y = ax + bx + c
2 Axis of
Axis of symmetry: symmetry/lines of
symmetry:
−b
xM = y = x + c 
2a  
x-intercepts  y = −x + c
y = a ( x − x1 )( x − x2 ) OR
y = ( x − p ) + q
x1 and x2 are
✓ Understand reflection about the y-axis: g(x) = f (–x) and about the x-axis g(x) = –f (x)
✓ Understand reflection about a line and about a point (use midpoint formula)
✓ Understand vertical translation, h(x) = f(x) + q, and horizontal translation h(x) = f (x + p)
✓ If given a sketch of a function f(x), be able to determine the values of x for which:
f (x) < 0 OR f (x) > 0
✓ If given the graphs of two functions, f(x) and g(x), on the same set of axes (intersecting graphs), be
able to determine the values of x for which:
1. f ( x) = g ( x) 2. f ( x)  g ( x) or f ( x) − g ( x)  0
3. f ( x)  g ( x) OR f ( x) − g ( x)  0 4. f ( x).g ( x)  0 or f ( x).g ( x)  0
f ( x)
5. 0
g ( x)

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3.1 KZN /JUNE 2024
The function g is defined as
1
x
3.1.1 Write down the equation of asymptote of g. (1) L1
g ( x) =   − 4 3.1.2 Calculate the y − intercept of g . (2) L1
4
3.1.3 Calculate the x − intercept of g . (2) L2
3.1.4 Draw a neat sketch of g. Clearly show all the (3) L2
intercepts with the axes and the asymptote.
3.1.5 Calculate the average gradient of g between (2) L3
x = 0 and y = 0
3.1.6 Write down the equation of k if it is given that (1) L3
k ( x) = g ( x) + 4.
3.1.7 It is further given that h( x) = 2 x +3 − 4. Explain in (4) L3
words, how graph g must be
transformed to obtain graph h
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3.2 KZN/JUNE 2024
a 3.2.1 Write down the range of f (1) L1
The function f ( x ) = +1
x+ p 3.2.2 Determine the equation of the vertical asymptote (2) L2
has an axis of symmetry with of f
an equation of x = 3 − y 3.2.3 If f ( 0 ) = 2 , calculate the value of a . (2) L2
3.2.4 Calculate the x − intercept of f (3) L2
3.2.5 Draw a neat sketch of f . Clearly show all (3) L2
intercepts with the axes and asymptotes.
3.2.6 Write down the values of x for which (2) L2
f ( x)  0 .
3.2.7 The straight line y = −2 x + 5 passes through the (2) L4
point of intersection of the
asymptotes and intersects f at P(1 ; 3) and Q.
Write down the coordinates of Q.
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3.3 KZN/NOV 2024
Given the function 3.3.1 Draw a neat sketch of f and g on same set of (5) L3
g ( x ) = 2 x + 6 . The function axes. Clearly show all intercepts with the axes,
and asymptotes, if any.
of f ( x ) = b x + q is defined by
3.3.2 The coordinates of the point of intersection of f
the following properties:
and g are ( −1; 4 )
• 0 <𝑏<1
• f ( 0) = 3 3.3.2.1 If f and g are reflected along the (2) L3
line x = 1 , write down the coordinates
• Range is y , y > 2
of the point of intersection of the
images of f and g under this
transformation.
3.3.2.2 Determine the values of x for which (2) L3
0  g ( x)  4
3.3.2.3 Determine the values of k for which (2) L4
the roots of −2. f ( x ) = k are negative.
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3.4 KZN/JUNE 2024
The graphs of h ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c and 3.4.1 Write down the coordinates of D. (1) L1
p ( x ) = 8 − 2 x are sketched below. 3.4.2 Show that a = −2 , b = −4 and c = 6 (4) L3
The x-intercepts of h are ( −3;0 ) and (1 ; .
3.4.3 Calculate the coordinates of M, the (2) L2
0) and the y-intercept of h is turning point of h
(0 ; 6). M is the turning point of h . D 3.4.4 Write down the range of h. (1) L1
and E are the x − and y − intercepts of p
3.4.5 Determine the values of x for which (3) L3
respectively.
h ( x). p ( x) < 0
y

p 3.4.6 If h ( x ) = k , determine the value(s) of

k for which:
M E 3.4.6.1 roots are non-real (1) L3
6
3.4.6.2 roots have the same sign. (2) L3
3.4.7 Calculate how graph p must be (5) L4
translated so that it becomes a tangent
to graph h
(-3;0) (1;0) D x
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3.5 KZN/NOV 2024

In the diagram, the graph of 3.5.1 Write down the equations y = x − 1 of (2) L1
a the asymptotes of f
f ( x) = + q is drawn. D ( 4;3) is
x+ p 3.5.2 Show that the equation of f is (2) L3
point on f and B is the y − intercept of 4
f ( x) = +1
f . The asymptotes of f intersect at ( 2;1) x−2
3.5.3 Calculate the coordinates of B (2) L2
3.5.4 Determine the equation of the axis of (2)
symmetry which has a positive L2
gradient.
3.5.5 Determine the values of x for which (4) L2
f ( x)  0
3.5.6 The graph of f is transformed to (2) L3
−1
1 
obtain the graph of h ( x ) =  x  .
4 
Describe the transformation, in words,
from f to h .
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3.6 EC/NOV 2024
The lines y = − x + 4 and y = x − 2 are the 3.6.1 Show that p = −3 and q = 1 (4) L2
axes of symmetry of the function 3.6.2 Calculate the x − intercept of f . (2) L2
−3 3.6.3 Calculate the y − intercept of f . (2) L1
f ( x) = +q
x+ p 3.6.4 Sketch the graph of f . Clearly label (3) L2
all intercepts with the axes and
asymptotes.
3.6.5 Write down the domain of g if g is (3) L2
the reflection of f along the line
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3.6.6 For which values of x will (3) L3
x. f ( x )  0 ?
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3.7 KZN/NOV 2024

The graphs of h ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c and 3.7.1 Write down the coordinate of R (1) L1
3.7.2 It is further given that PQ is 8 units. (1) L1
k ( x) = − x + 6 are drawn below. P and Q
Write down the x − coordinate of P.
( 6;0 )are the x − intercepts of h . Graphs 3.7.3 1 (4) L2
Prove that a = − , b = 2 ,and c = 6
h and k have a common y − intercept, R. 2
M lies on h and N lies on k such that 3.7.4 Calculate the coordinates of S (3) L2
MN is parallel to the y − axis. 3.7.5 Write down the range of h . (1) L1
3.7.6 Determine the values of x for which (3) L2
x
0
h ( x)
3.7.7 If g ( x ) = h ( x ) + d , determine the (2) L3
values of d for which g ( x ) will
always intersect the x − axis.
3.7.8 Determine the maximum length of line (4) L3
MN when h ( x ) > k ( x )
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3.8 EC/NOV 2024
Sketched below is the graph of 3.8.1 Determine the value of f ( 6 ) (1) L1
f ( x ) = x 2 − 4 x − 5 for x  (−;6] . A and 3.8.2 Determine the coordinates of A and B. (3) L2
B are the x − intercepts and C the y − 3.8.3 Hence, calculate the length of AB. (1) L1
intercept of f . 3.8.4 Write down the equation of g in the (3) L3
form g ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c , if it is given
that g ( x ) is obtained by shifting
f ( x ) two units to the right and five
units up.
3.8.5 Suppose h is a tangent, to the curve f (5) L3
at a certain point, with a gradient of
−2 .
Calculate the y − intercept of h .
3.8.6 For which values of k will (3) L3
f ( x ) − k = 0 have just one real root?
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3.9 EC/NOV 2024
The graphs of f ( x ) = − ( b ) + 8 and 3.9.1 Write down the coordinates of B (1) L1
x

3.9.2 1 (2) L2
3 Show that b =
g ( x) = x + 7 are drawn below.A ( −2; 4 ) 2
2
3.9.3 Write down the average gradient of f (2) L2
and B are points of intersection of f and
between A and B.
g . B is the y − intercept of both graphs
3.9.4 Write down the equation of the (1) L1
f and g . asymptote of f .
3.9.5 Calculate the vertical distance between (3) L3
f and g at x = −1
3.9.6 Describe the transformation of f to h (2) L3
x
1
if h ( x ) =   − 5
2
3.9.7 For which values of x is (2) L2
f ( x)  g ( x) ?
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3.10 GP/ JUNE 2024

Sketched below are the graphs of 3.10.1 Determine the equation of g . (3) L2
f ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c and g ( x ) = mx + k 3.10.2 Calculate the values of a , b and c (5) L2
The x − intercepts of f are at points A in f ( x ) = ax 2 + bx + c
and C. The graphs of f and g intersect 3.10.3 Show that the coordinates of P are (2) L2
at points A and B respectively. Point P is ( −1;9)
the turning point of f . Q is a point on g
3.10.4 Determine the range of f . (1) L1
such that line PQ is parallel to the y −
3.10.5 Determine the equation of a line p (3) L2
axis.
perpendicular to g passing through
point C.
3.10.6 Calculate the length of line PQ. (2) L1
3.10.7 f ( x) (2) L3
For which value(s) of x is 0 ?
g ( x)
3.10.8 Re-write f ( x ) in the form: (3) L2
f ( x ) = a( x + p)2 + q
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3.11 GP/ JUNE 2024

−4 3.11.1 Write down the equations of the (2) L1
Given: k ( x ) = + 1 and
x+3 asymptotes of k
h ( x ) = 2− x − 4 3.11.2 Determine the x and y − intercepts (2) L2
of k
3.11.3 Write down the equation of the (1) L1
asymptote of h .
3.11.4 Sketch the graph of k and h on the (4) L2
same axes. Clearly indicate ALL
intercepts with the
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3.11.5 If p ( x ) = 3h ( x ) , write down the (1) L3
equation of the asymptote of p .
3.11.6 Write down the equation of q , the (1) L3
reflection of h in the y − axis.
3.11.7 Determine the x − values for which (1) L2
h ( x) − q ( x) = 0
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3.12 KZN JUNE 2022

1
x 3.12.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of h. (1) L1
Given: h( x) =   + 4 3.12.2 Draw a sketch of h, clearly indicating the asymptote and (3) L2
3
intercept with the axis. [04]
1.13 DBE NOV 2017
−3 3.13.1 Determine f (−3). (1) L1
Given: f ( x) = +1
x+2 3.13.2 Determine x if g ( x) = 4. (2) L2
and
3.13.3 Write down the asymptotes of f. (2) L1
g ( x) = 2− x − 4.
3.13.4 Write down the range of g. (1) L1
3.13.5 Determine the coordinates of the x- and y- intercepts of f. (5) L3
3.13.6 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of f which (2) L2
has a negative gradient.
Leave your answer in the form y = mx + c.
3.13.7 Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same system of axes. (6) L2
Clearly show ALL intercepts with the axes and asymptotes.
3.13.8 If it is further given that f (−1) = g (−1), (2) L4
Determine the values of x for which
g ( x)  f ( x).
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3.14 ADAPTED
Sketched below is the graph of 3.14.1 Write down the value of p. (1) L1
−3 3.14.2 Prove that the value of q = 5. (2) L2
f ( x) = + q . The asymptote of f
x+ p 3.14.3 Calculate the x-intercept of f . . (2) L2
intersect at B ( −1; y ) and B ( 5; 4,5) is a 3.14.4 Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote (2) L2
point on f. of h, if h( x) = f ( x + 4 ) .
3.14.5 One of the axes of symmetry of f is an increasing (3) L2
function. Determine the equation of this axis of
symmetry.
3.14.6 Determine the values of x for which f ( x)  x + 6. (2) L3
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3.15 ADAPTED
Draw the graphs of the following −3
3.15.1 f ( x) = + 1 and g ( x) = − x 2 + 3x + 4 (4) L2
functions, clearly indicating all 3− x
intercepts (x and y) on the same system 3.15.2 f ( x) = 2 x + 1 and t ( x) = −2 x − 5 (4) L2
of axes
3.15.3 g ( x) = 4 − x 2 and f ( x) = −2 x + 2 (4) L2
x
1
3.15.4 g ( x) =   and g ( x) = − x 2 − 1 (4) L2
5
3.15.5 j ( x ) = 3− x and g ( x) = 2 x 2 − 4 x − 6 (4) L2
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3.16 KZN JUNE 2016
The diagram below represents the 3.16.1 Write down the values of p and q. (2) L2
graphs of f ( x) = a + q and g ( x) = t x . 3.16.2 Determine the value of a. (3) L2
x+ p 3.16.3 Determine the value of t. (3) L2
f cuts the x-axis at R(–2 ; 0) and the 3.16.4 Calculate the average gradient of g between (3) L3
y-axis at D. x = −2 and x = 2.
 1 3.16.5 Write down the equation of the asymptote of g. (1) L1
P  2;  is a point on the graph of g.
 4 3.16.6 Write down the coordinates of D. (2) L1
f and g intersect at point D. 3.16.7 Determine the value(s) of x for which:
(a) x.g ( x)  0. (2) L2
(b) g ( x)  f ( x). (3) L3
3.16.8 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of (3) L2
f that has a negative gradient.
3.16.9 Determine the coordinate of R' , (6) L4
The image of R about the line determined in
QUESTION 1.16.8
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3.17 DBE NOV 2016

The sketch below is the graph of 3.17.1 Show that the equation of f is f ( x) = 2.(3) x +1 + 2. (3) L3
x +1
f ( x) = 2.b + q. The graph of f passes 3.17.2 Calculate the y-coordinate of the point B. (1) L2
through the points A(1; 20) and B(-1; y). 3.17.3 Determine the average gradient of the curve (2) L2
The line y = 2 is an asymptote of f. between points A and B.
3.17.4 A new function h is obtained when f is reflected (2) L
about its asymptote.
(a) Determine the coordinates of A', the (2) L2
image of A which lies on h.
(b) Write down the range of h. (1) L1
(c) Determine the equation of h. (4) L4
3.17.5 The graph of f has undergone a transformation to
obtain g ( x) = 2.(3) x .
(a) Describe the transformation that f has (2) L2
undergone in words.
(b) Hence, determine the range of g (1) L1
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3.18 GRADE 11DBE NOV 2018

The diagram below shows the graphs of 3.18.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of g. (1) L1
1
x +1
3.18.2
Write down the coordinates of D. (2) L1
f ( x) = − ( x − 3) + 25 and g ( x) = 2   − 4.
2

2
  3.18.3
Write down the range of f. (1) L1
Graph f cuts the x-axis at A and C, the 3.18.4 Calculate the length of EB. (4) L3
y-axis at E and has a turning point at D. 3.18.5 Determine the values of x for which f is (2) L2
Graph g cuts the x-axis at A and the y- increasing.
intercept at B. 3.18.6 Calculate the average gradient between points A (4) L3
and B.
3.18.7 Graph t is obtained by reflecting g about x-axis, (2) L3
Write down the range of t.
3.18.8 If p ( x ) = f ( x ) + 2, (2) L2
Write down the the coordinates of the turning
point of p.
3.18.9 Determine the value of k for which the straight (4) L4
line y = 2x+k will be a tangent to f.
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3.19 HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 2018
Given: h( x) = 2.3 − 6x
3.19.1 Sketch the graph of h(x) clearly showing all (4) L2
asymptotes and intercepts.
3.19.2 Is h(x) an increasing or decreasing function? (1) L1
3.19.3 State the range of h(x). (1) L1
3.19.4 If h(x) is moved (2) L2
⚫ 5 units vertically downwards; and
⚫ 4 units horizontally to the right to become g(x).
State the equation of g(x) in y-form.
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3.20 HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 2018
4 3.20.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes. (2) L1
f ( x) = +1
2− x 3.20.2 Sketch the graph of g ( x) if g ( x) = − f ( x) (4) L3
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3.21 ADAPTED
rewrite the equation alongside in the 3.21.1 x−7 (3) L2
f ( x) =
a x+5
form of: f ( x) = +c
x+b 3.21.2 2x − 9 (3) L2
f ( x) =
2− x
3.21.3 5 − 2x (3) L2
f ( x) =
4− x
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3.22 ADAPTED
In the diagram below, g represents the 3.22.1 Write down the range of g. (1) L1
function g ( x) = a x , a  0. 3.22.2 Calculate the value of a. (2) L2
The graph of h is symmetrical to g 3.22.3 Write down the coordinates B', the image of B (1) L1
about the y-axis. The point which lies on h.
 1 3.22.4 Determine the equation of h in the form y = b x . (2) L2
B  2; 2  lies on the curve of g and C
 4
3.22.5 Write down the coordinates of C. (1) L1
is the y-intercept of both g and h.
3.22.6 Hence, or otherwise, determine the value(s) of x (2) L2
1
for which 1  g ( x)  2 .
4
3.22.7 B' is the reflection of B in the y − axis. (2) L2
Calculate the average gradient between B' and C.
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3.23 ADAPTED
The diagram below shows the graph of 3.23.1 Show that the equation can be written as (5) L3
a parabola f, with turning point 1 2
y = − x + 2 x − 5.
A(2; − 3) and y-intercept B(0; − 5). 2
3.23.2 Use the graph to determine the value(s) of k for (3) L3
1
which the equation − x 2 + 2 x − 5 = k
2
will have real and unequal roots.
3.23.3 The parabola f is shifted vertically until the new y- (2) L2
intercept is at the origin. Determine the new
turning point of the parabola.
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3.24 DBE/FEB-MARCH 2016

Given: f ( x) = 2 + 1
x 3.24.1 Determine the coordinates of the y − intercept of f . (1) L1
3.24.2 Sketch the graph of f , clearly indicating ALL (3) L2
intercepts with the axes as well as any asymptotes.
3.24.3 Calculate the average gradient of f between the (3) L2
points on the graph where x = −2 and x = 1 .
3.24.4 If h( x) = 3 f ( x), write down an equation of the (1) L3
asymptote of h .
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3.25 GRADE 12 DBE NOV 2018
The function f , defined by 3.25.1 Write down the values of q . (1) L1
a 3.25.2 Calculate the values of a and p . (5) L3
f ( x) = + q, has the following
x+ p 3.25.3 Sketch a neat graph of this function. Your graph (4) L2
properties: must include the asymptotes, if any.
The range of f is y  R, y  1. 3.25.4 Determine the equation of the line of symmetry (2) L2
The graph f passes through the origin. with a positive y-intercept.
3.25.5 If point P( 2 + 2; 2 + 1) is reflected about the (2) L2
P( 2 + 2; 2 + 1) lies on the graph of f .
point of intersection of the asymptotes of f , (3) L3

calculate the coordinates of P'.

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3.26 GRADE 12 DBE NOV 2019

Below are the graphs of 3.26.1 Write down the value of p . (1) L1
a 3.26.2 Show that a = 3 and b = 2. (3) L3
f ( x) = ax 2 + bx − 3 and g ( x) = .
x + p 3.26.3 Calculate the coordinate of C. (4) L2
f has a turning point at C and passes 3.26.4 Write down the range of f . (2) L1
through the x -axis at (1; 0). D is the y - 3.26.5 Determine the equation of the line through C that (3) L3
intercept of both f and g also intersect
makes an angle of 45 with the positive x -axis.
each other at E and J. The vertical
Write your answer in the form y =.....
asymptote of g passes through the x -
3.26.6 Determine the value(s) of k for which f (x)+k will (2) L4
intercept of f .
be positive.
3.26.7 Determine the value(s) of x for which:
(a) x. f ( x)  0 (3) L2
(b) g ( x)  −3 (2) L2
3.26.8 The function h(x) = f (m – x) + q has only one x - (4) L4
intercept at x = 0. Determine the values of m and
q.
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3.27 GRADE 12 DBE/ MAY-JUNE 2022

1
x 3.27.1 Calculate the value of a. (3) L2
The graph of passes g ( x) = a   + 7 3.27.2 Calculate the coordinates of the y-intercept of g. (2) L1
3
3.27.3 Consider: h( x) = (3) − x
through point E(– 2; 10).
(a) Describe the transformation from g to h. (2) L3
(b) Determine the range of h. (1) L1
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3.28 KZN JUNE 2019
The sketch below shows the graphs of 3.28.1 Show that a = 1 and b = −4 (3) L3
g ( x) = k x + t and h( x) = ax 2 + bx + c. 3.28.2 Determine the coordinates of P, the turning point (2) L2
of h.
The x-intercepts of h are (0; 0) and (0; 4)
3.28.3 write down the range of h. (1) L1
Q(1 ; –3) is a point on h. The horizontal
line P, the turning point of h, is the 3.28.4 Write down the value of t. (1) L1
asymptote of g. The x-intercepts of g lies
3.28.1 Hence, calculate the value of k. (2) L2
on the axis of symmetry of h.

3.28.1 For which value(s) of r will the roots of (2) L2

x2 − 4x + r
be non-real?
3.28.1 If h is reflected in the x-axis and shifted 2 units (2) L2
'
upwards, determine the coordinates of P .
3.28.1 If g is shifted 4 units upwards to form f (x).

(a) Determine the range of f. (1) L1

(b) Determine the domain of f. (1) L1

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3.29 DBE NOV 2015

The sketch below shows the graphs of 3.29.1 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of (2) L2
f ( x) = 2 x + 3 and g ( x) = −2 x 2 + 14 x + k . g.
C is any point on f and D is any point on 3.29.2 Determine the value(s) of x for which f ( x)  0. (1) L2
g, such that CD is parallel to the y-axis. 3.29.3 Write down a simplified expression for the length (3) L2
k is a value such that C lies above D. of CD in terms of x and k.
3.29.4 If it is given that the minimum length of CD is (4) L3
5 units, calculate the value of k.
3.29.5 If it is given that k = −20
(a) Determine the x-intercepts of g. (3) L2
(b) Determine the coordinates of the turning (3) L2
point of g.
(c) Calculate the value(s) of x for which (4) L3
f ( x)  2.
(d) Write down the domain and range of g. (2) L1

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3.30 GRADE 12 KZN SEPT 2023
−3 3.30.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g. (2) L1
Given: g ( x) = − 1.
3− x 3.30.2 Calculate the x and y intercepts of g. (3) L2
3.30.3 Draw the graph of g, clearly show all the (3) L2
asymptotes and the intercepts with axis.
3.30.4 Determine the equation of the line of symmetry (2) L2
with a negative gradient.
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3.31 ADAPTED
−3 3.31.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of h. (2) L2
Given: h( x) = −2
3− x 3.31.2 Write down the coordinates of the y-intercept of h. (2) L1
3.31.3 Calculate the coordinates of the x-intercepts of h. (3) L2
3.31.4 Draw the graph of h. Clearly show the asymptotes (3) L2
and the intercepts with the axes.
3..31.5 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of (2) L2
h that has a positive gradient.
3.31.6 Calculate the x-coordinates of the points of (5) L3
intersection of h and the axis of symmetry
determined in QUESTION 1.31.5.
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3.32 GRADE 11 KZN NOV 2023
The sketch below shows the graphs of: 3.32.1 Calculate the length of AB. (4) L2
1 3.32.2 Write down the coordinates of D. (1) L1
f ( x) = ( x − 2) 2 − 8 and g ( x) = x − 6.
2 3.32.3 Write down the range of f. (1) L1
⚫ A and B are x-intercepts of f. 3.32.4 Calculate the average gradient between points A (3) L2
⚫ D is a turning point of f. and C.
⚫ C is the y-intercept of both graphs. 1
⚫ Graphs f and g intersect at B and For which values of k will x 2 − 2 x − 6 − k = 0
3.32.5 2 (2) L3
C.
have two positive roots?
3.32.6 Use the graphs to determine the values of x for
which:
(a) f ( x)  0 (2) L2
(b) g ( x)
0 (2) L3
f ( x)
3.32.7 Determine the maximum value of h if (3) L3
2− f ( x )
h( x ) = 2 .
3.32.8 Calculate the value(s) of k for which y = 2 x + k
(5) L4
will NOT be a tangent of f .
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3.33 DBE NOV 2016
Given: f ( x) = −2 x + x + 6
2
3.33.1 Determine y-intercept of f. (1) L1
3.33.2 Determine the x-intercept of f. (3) L2
3.33.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f. (3) L2
3.33.4 Sketch the graph of f showing all the intercepts with (4) L2
the axes and the turning point.
3.33.5 Determine the value(s) of k for which f ( x) = k will (2) L2
have equal roots.
3.33.6 If the graph of f is shifted 2 units to the right and 1
unit upwards to form h, determine the equation of h (3) L3
in the form of y = a ( x + p ) 2 + q .
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3.34 PHOENIX CENTRAL CLUSTER 2022
Consider the following functions: 3.34.1 Write down the equation of the horizontal (1) L1
f ( x) = 3x +1 − 1 and g ( x) = −2 x + 2 asymptote of f.
3.34.2 Determine the coordinates of x and y intercepts of f. (4) L2
3.34.3 Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same set of axes. (5) L2
3.34.4 Determine the value(s) of x for which (2) L2
f ( x) − g ( x)  0 .
3.34.5 If the graph of f is reflected about the x-axis and (3) L3
shifted 3 units upwards to form h(x), determine the
range of h.
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3.35
The sketch below shows the graph of 3.35.1 Write down the coordinates of A. (2) L1
−9 3.35.2 Determine the coordinates of the x and y intercepts (5) L2
f ( x) = − 2. A is the point of
x −1 of f.
intersection of the asymptotes of f. 3.35.3 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of (2) L2
f that has a negative gradient.
3.35.4 Hence, or otherwise, determine the coordinates of a (5) L4
point that lies on f in the fourth quadrant, which is
the closest to point A.
3.35.5 Determine the value(s) of x for which f ( x)  0 (2) L2
3.35.6 The graph of g is obtained by reflecting the graph of
f about the x-axis.
(a) Write down the equation of g in the form (2) L1
y =…
(b) If A  is the point of intersection of g, write (4) L3
down the coordinates of the point on g that
is closest A  .
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3.36
Given f ( x) = ( x + 2) 2 − 25 and 3.36.1 Determine x and y intercepts of f. (4) L2
g ( x) = −3x − 21. 3.36.2 Determine x and y intercepts of g. (2) L1
3.36.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f. (2) L1
3.36.4 Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same system of (5) L2
axes. Clearly indicate all the intercepts with the axis
and turning point.
3.36.5 For which value(s) of x is:
(a) g ( x) = f ( x) ? (1) L2
(b) f ( x).g ( x)  0 ? (2) L2
3.36.6 Determine the value(s) of k for which (1) L3
f ( x) = g ( x) + k will have no real roots.
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3.37
4 Determine equation axis of symmetry of f with a
Given: f ( x ) = +3 3.37 [04] L3
−4 + x positive y − intercept.

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