Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Prove that the identity $\left( \frac{1}{\sin \theta} - \frac{1}{\tan \theta} \right)^2 = \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{1 + \cos \theta}$ holds.

(ii)[4]

Hence solve $\left( \frac{1}{ \sin \theta} - \frac{1}{\tan \theta} \right)^2 = \frac{2}{5}$, for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

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