Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that the equation $\dfrac{2\sin\theta + \cos\theta}{\sin\theta + \cos\theta} = 2\tan\theta$ can be rearranged into the form $\cos^2\theta = 2\sin^2\theta$.

(ii)[3]

Hence solve the equation $\dfrac{2\sin\theta + \cos\theta}{\sin\theta + \cos\theta} = 2\tan\theta$ when $0^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ$.

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