Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Express $\sin 2\theta (3\sec \theta + 4\cosec \theta)$ as $a \sin \theta + b \cos \theta$, with $a$ and $b$ integers.

(ii)[3]

Hence write $\sin 2\theta (3\sec \theta + 4\cosec \theta)$ in the form $R \sin(\theta + \alpha)$, where $R > 0$ and $0^\circ < \alpha < 90^\circ$.

(iii)[4]

Using the result from part (ii), solve the equation $\sin 2\theta (3\sec \theta + 4\cosec \theta) = 7$ for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

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