Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a(i))[5]

Show that $3 \sin x \tan x - \cos x + 1 = 0$ may be transformed into a quadratic equation in $\cos x$ and hence solve $3 \sin x \tan x - \cos x + 1 = 0$ for $0 \leq x \leq \pi$.

(a(ii))[3]

Find the solutions of the equation $3 \sin 2x \tan 2x - \cos 2x + 1 = 0$ for $0 \leq x \leq \pi$.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Multiply the equation by $\cos x$ and replace $\sin^2x$ by $1-\cos^2x$

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