Maths Paper 1, November 2024, question 1.1.2

Maths P1 · Algebra equations quadratic

1.1.24 marks

Solve for

x

3 x^{2} + 2 = 7 x

. Round your answers to TWO decimal places.

NSCBased on Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q1.1.2

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What examiners found

Many candidates did not put the equation into standard form first, so $b$ and $c$ took the wrong signs in the quadratic formula.

In our words. Source: Department of Basic Education, NSC 2024 Diagnostic Report, Part 1 (Book 1), Q1.1.2.

Updated 12 November 2026