Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[2]

Show that the equation $\sin 2\theta + \cos 2\theta = 2\sin^2 \theta$ may be rewritten in the form $\cos^2 \theta + 2\sin \theta \cos \theta - 3\sin^2 \theta = 0$.

(b)[4]

Hence solve the equation $\sin 2\theta + \cos 2\theta = 2\sin^2 \theta$ for $0^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ$.

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