Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Coordinate geometry

Coordinate geometry — practice question

The diagram displays the graphs of $y = \tan x$ and $y = \cos x$ for $0 \leq x \leq \pi$. They meet at points $A$ and $B$.
(i)[4]

Find the $x$-coordinate of $A$ by calculation.

(ii)[3]

Find the coordinates of $B$ by calculation.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Express $\tan x$ as $\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}$ and then rearrange

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