Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that the expression $\sin(\theta + 60^\circ) + \sin(\theta + 120^\circ)$ is equal to $\sqrt{3} \cos \theta$.

(ii(a))[2]

Find the exact value of the expression $\sin 105^\circ + \sin 165^\circ$.

(ii(b))[3]

Solve the equation $\sin(\theta + 60^\circ) + \sin(\theta + 120^\circ) = \sec \theta$ within $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 180^\circ$.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State the expanded form $\sin\theta\cos60 + \cos\theta\sin60 + \sin\theta\cos120 + \cos\theta\sin120$

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