Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Prove that $\tan \theta + \cot \theta$ equals $\frac{2}{\sin 2\theta}$.

(ii(a))[2]

Hence find the exact value for $\tan \frac{\pi}{8} + \cot \frac{\pi}{8}$.

(ii(b))[3]

Evaluate $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{6}{\tan \theta + \cot \theta} \, d\theta$.

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