Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[2]

Prove the identity by using trig identities to show that $\frac{1 - 2\sin^2\theta}{1 - \sin^2\theta} = 1 - \tan^2\theta$.

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Hence solve $\frac{1 - 2\sin^2\theta}{1 - \sin^2\theta} = 2\tan^2\theta$ for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 180^\circ$.

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