Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Express $5\cos \theta - 2\sin \theta$ as $R\cos(\theta + \alpha)$, with $R > 0$ and $0 < \alpha < \frac{1}{2}\pi$. State the value of $\alpha$ correct to 4 decimal places.

(ii)[5]

Using your answer from part (i), solve $5\cot \theta - 4\cosec \theta = 2$ for $0 < \theta < 2\pi$.

(iii)[3]

Evaluate $\int \frac{1}{\left(5\cos \frac{1}{2}x - 2\sin \frac{1}{2}x\right)^2} \, dx$.

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