Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[4]

Expand $\sin(2\theta + \theta)$ first, and show that $\sin 3\theta = 3\sin \theta - 4\sin^3 \theta$.

(ii)[1]

Show that, once the substitution $x = \frac{2\sin \theta}{\sqrt{3}}$ has been made, the equation $x^3 - x + \frac{1}{6}\sqrt{3} = 0$ may be expressed in the form $\sin 3\theta = \frac{3}{4}$.

(iii)[4]

Hence solve the equation $x^3 - x + \frac{1}{6}\sqrt{3} = 0$, and give your answers correct to $3$ significant figures.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Use $\sin(A+B)$ formula to write $\sin3\theta$ using trigonometric functions of $2\theta$ and $\theta$

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