Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Prove the identity $(\frac{1}{\cos \theta} - \tan \theta)^2 \equiv \frac{1 - \sin \theta}{1 + \sin \theta}$.

(ii)[3]

Hence solve the equation $\left(\frac{1}{\cos \theta} - \tan \theta\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2}$, for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

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