Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[2]

Show that the equation $\dfrac{\tan x + \sin x}{\tan x - \sin x} = k$, where $k$ is a constant, can be rewritten in the form $\dfrac{1 + \cos x}{1 - \cos x} = k$.

(b)[2]

Hence express $\cos x$ in terms of $k$.

(c)[2]

Hence solve the equation $\dfrac{\tan x + \sin x}{\tan x - \sin x} = 4$ when $-\pi < x < \pi$.

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