Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that $\sin^2 2\theta (\cosec^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta) = 4 \cos 2\theta$.

(ii(a))[4]

Hence solve for $0^\circ < \theta \leq 180^\circ$ the equation $\sin^2 2\theta (\cosec^2 \theta - \sec^2 \theta) = 3$.

(ii(b))[2]

Find the exact value of $\cosec^2 15^\circ - \sec^2 15^\circ$.

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