Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[4]

Show that the expression $\dfrac{\cos 3x}{\sin x} + \dfrac{\sin 3x}{\cos x}$ is equal to $2\cot 2x$.

(b)[3]

Hence solve the equation $\dfrac{\cos 3x}{\sin x} + \dfrac{\sin 3x}{\cos x} = 4$, for $0 < x < \pi$.

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