Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[3]

Show that $\cos\theta(7\tan\theta - 5\cos\theta) = 1$ can be transformed into $a\sin^2\theta + b\sin\theta + c = 0$, with integer values for $a$, $b$ and $c$ to be determined.

(b)[3]

Hence solve the equation $\cos 2x(7\tan 2x - 5\cos 2x) = 1$ for $0^\circ < x < 180^\circ$.

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