Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

For $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, the function $f$ is defined by $f : x \mapsto 3\cos x - 2$.
(i)[3]

Solve the equation $f(x) = 0$ for $x$.

(ii)[2]

State the range of $f$.

(iii)[2]

Sketch $y = f(x)$.

(iv)[1]

For $0 \leq x \leq k$, the function $g$ is defined by $g : x \mapsto 3\cos x - 2$. State the maximum value of $k$ for which $g$ has an inverse.

(v)[2]

Determine an expression for $g^{-1}(x)$.

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