Calculate / Determine

Afrikaans: Bereken

Show full working that leads to a numerical or algebraic answer. The method is part of what earns marks — a correct answer with no working will not get full marks.

Common mistake

Writing only the final answer with no working shown.

Signal phrases

Calculate the value of x
Determine the length of AB

Past paper examples

Determine the value(s) of x for which 2x² − 5x − 3 = 0.

Source: DBE Mathematics Paper 1, November 2023, Question 2.1

Calculate the length of QR, correct to two decimal places.

Source: DBE Mathematics Paper 2, November 2022, Question 4.2

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