Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that the equation $\frac{\cos \theta + 4}{\sin \theta + 1} + 5\sin \theta - 5 = 0$ can be rewritten as $5\cos^2 \theta - \cos \theta - 4 = 0$.

(ii)[4]

Hence solve the equation $\frac{\cos \theta + 4}{\sin \theta + 1} + 5\sin \theta - 5 = 0$ for $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

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