Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Rewrite $9\sin\theta - 12\cos\theta$ as $R\sin(\theta - \alpha)$, with $R > 0$ and $0^\circ < \alpha < 90^\circ$. State the value of $\alpha$ correct to $2$ decimal places.

(ii)[4]

Hence solve the equation $9\sin\theta - 12\cos\theta = 4$ within $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

(iii)[1]

State the greatest value of $k$ for which the equation $9\sin\theta - 12\cos\theta = k$ has solutions.

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