Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that the equation $2\cos x = 3\tan x$ can be rearranged into a quadratic equation in $\sin x$.

(ii)[4]

Solve the equation $2\cos 2y = 3\tan 2y$, over $0^\circ \leq y \leq 180^\circ$.

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