Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

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(i)[3]

Write $\cos\theta + 2\sin\theta$ in the form $R\cos(\theta - \alpha)$, where $R > 0$ and $0 < \alpha < \frac{1}{2}\pi$. State the exact values of $R$ and $\tan\alpha$.

(ii)[5]

Hence, with all working shown, demonstrate that $\int_{0}^{4\pi} \frac{15}{(\cos\theta + 2\sin\theta)^2}\, d\theta = 5$.

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