Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[4]

Prove that $\cos 4\theta + 4\cos 2\theta = 8\cos^4 \theta - 3$.

(ii(a))[3]

Hence solve the equation $\cos 4\theta + 4\cos 2\theta = 1$ for $-\dfrac{1}{2}\pi \leq \theta \leq \dfrac{1}{2}\pi$.

(ii(b))[3]

Find the exact value for $\int_0^{\tfrac{1}{4}\pi} \cos^4 \theta\, d\theta$.

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