MATHEMATICS
GRADE 11
CONTROLLED TEST
16 MARCH 2026
MARKS: 50
TIME: 60 MINUTES
This question paper consists of 5 pages including the cover page.
MATHEMATICS GRADE 11 16 MARCH 2026
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of 3 questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. Clearly show all calculations
3. An approved calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical) may be used, unless
otherwise stated.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper
5. If necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places, unless otherwise
stated.
6. Write neatly and legibly
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MATHEMATICS GRADE 11 16 MARCH 2026
Question 1
1.1. Solve for 𝑥
1.1.1. x 32 x 0 (2)
1.1.2. x 2 2 7 x (correct the answers to two decimal places) (3)
1.1.3.
22x 3 2 x 4 0 (3)
1.1.4. x2 5x 6 (3)
1.1.5. 5 x 1 x 0 (4)
1.1.6. Write down the solution of x 2 9 (2)
1.2. Solve for 𝑥, without using a calculator.
1.2.1. 3x 2 7 x 3 0 (By completing the square and leaving the (3)
answers in the simplest surd form.)
1.2.2. (2)
0,375x 9
64
1.2.3. x2 1 (2)
2
x 1
1.2.4. 1 (1)
x3 4 0
1.3. Solve simultaneously
1.3.1. The difference of two numbers is 10 and the sum of their squares is (5)
50. Find the two numbers.
1.4.
1.4.1. Without solving the equation 3 x 2 8 x 2 0 , discuss the nature of (1)
its roots.
1.4.2. For which values of k will the equation x 2 x 2 3 x k have (3)
non-real roots?
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MATHEMATICS GRADE 11 16 MARCH 2026
QUESTION 2
2.1. Write 4
x 3 without a root sign. (1)
2.2. Simplify the following without the use of a calculator. Your answers
must be free of negative exponents and irrational exponents.
2.2.1. 20 x5 10 x 2 x6 (3)
2 x6
2.2.2.
2 3x 2 3x 3 x y 1 (3)
5 3x 2 x
2.3. x y x y 1 (3)
Show that can be written as
x x x
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QUESTION 3
3.1. If 13 cos 12 and 180 360 calculate without the use
of a calculator and with the aid of a diagram the value of:
3.1.1. tan (3)
3.1.2. sin cos 2 (3)
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