Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[4]

Prove the identity $\frac{\sin \theta}{1 - \cos \theta} - \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$.

(ii)[3]

Hence solve the equation $\frac{\sin \theta}{1 - \cos \theta} - \frac{1}{\sin \theta} = 4 \tan \theta$ for $0^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ$.

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