Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[3]

Rewrite $3\sin\theta + 2\cos\theta$ as $R\sin(\theta + \alpha)$, with $R > 0$ and $0^\circ < \alpha < 90^\circ$; give the exact value of $R$ and the value of $\alpha$ correct to 2 decimal places.

(b)[3]

Hence solve the equation $3\sin\theta + 2\cos\theta = 1$ for $0^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ$.

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