Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that $2\cosec^2 2x(1 - \cos 2x)$ is equal to $\sec^2 x$.

(ii)[4]

Solve $2\cosec^2 2x(1 - \cos 2x) = \tan x + 21$ for $0 < x < \pi$, and give your answers correct to 3 significant figures.

(iii)[3]

Find the value of $\int \left[2\cosec^2(4y + 2) - 2\cosec^2(4y + 2)\cos(4y + 2)\right] dy$.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Write $\csc^2 2x$ as $\frac{1}{4\sin^2 x\cos^2 x}$

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