Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(i)[3]

Show that $\frac{\tan \theta + 1}{1 + \cos \theta} + \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{1 - \cos \theta} = \frac{2(\tan \theta - \cos \theta)}{\sin^2 \theta}$ is true.

(ii)[4]

Hence, showing all necessary working, solve the equation $\frac{\tan \theta + 1}{1 + \cos \theta} + \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{1 - \cos \theta} = 0$ within $0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$.

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