Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[4]

Prove the identity $$\frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - 1} - \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{1 + \sin \theta} = -\tan^2 \theta (1 + \sin^2 \theta).$$

(b)[2]

Hence solve the equation $$\frac{\sin^3 \theta}{\sin \theta - 1} - \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{1 + \sin \theta} = \tan^2 \theta (1 - \sin^2 \theta)$$ within $0 < \theta < 2\pi$.

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