Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[2]

Show that $\frac{\cos 2\theta}{1 + \cos 2\theta}$ can be written as $1 - \frac{1}{2} \sec^2 \theta$.

(ii)[4]

Solve the equation $\frac{\cos 2\alpha}{1 + \cos 2\alpha} = 13 + 5 \tan \alpha$ within $0 < \alpha < \pi$.

(iii)[4]

Find the exact value for $\int_{-\frac{1}{2}\pi}^{\frac{1}{2}\pi} \frac{\cos x}{1 + \cos x} \, dx$.

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