Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[4]

Prove that the identity $\frac{1 + \cos\theta}{1 - \cos\theta} - \frac{1 - \cos\theta}{1 + \cos\theta} = \frac{4}{\sin\theta \tan\theta}$ holds.

(b)[3]

Hence, for $0^\circ < \theta < 360^\circ$, solve $\sin\theta\left(\frac{1 + \cos\theta}{1 - \cos\theta} - \frac{1 - \cos\theta}{1 + \cos\theta}\right) = 3$.

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