Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The curve is given by $y = \frac{3\cos x}{2 + \sin x}$, with $-\frac{1}{2}\pi \leq x \leq \frac{1}{2}\pi$.
(i)[6]

Determine the exact coordinates of the curve's stationary point.

(ii)[4]

The constant $a$ satisfies $\displaystyle \int_{0}^{a} \dfrac{3\cos x}{2 + \sin x}\, dx = 1$. Determine the value of $a$, correct to 3 significant figures.

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