Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Write $24\sin\theta-7\cos\theta$ in the form $R\sin(\theta-\alpha)$, with $R>0$ and $0^\circ<\alpha<90^\circ$. State the value of $\alpha$ correct to 2 decimal places.

(ii)[2]

Hence determine the smallest positive value of $\theta$ that satisfies the equation $24\sin\theta-7\cos\theta=17$.

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