Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[5]

With all required working shown, solve $\sec \alpha \cosec \alpha = 7$ for $0^\circ < \alpha < 90^\circ$.

(b)[4]

With all required working shown, solve $\sin(\beta + 20^\circ) + \sin(\beta - 20^\circ) = 6 \cos \beta$ for $0^\circ < \beta < 90^\circ$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Rewrite the equation as $\dfrac{1}{\cos\alpha\sin\alpha}=7$

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