Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

By using the expansions of $\cos(3x+x)$ and $\cos(3x-x)$, demonstrate that $\frac{1}{2}(\cos 4x + \cos 2x) \equiv \cos 3x \cos x$.

(ii)[3]

Hence show that $\int_{-\frac{1}{6}\pi}^{\frac{1}{6}\pi} \cos 3x \cos x \, dx$ has value $\frac{3}{8}\sqrt{3}$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State the correct expansion of $\cos(3x+x)$ or $\cos(3x-x)$.

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