Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[4]

Show that the equation $\frac{\tan x + \cos x}{\tan x - \cos x} = k$, with $k$ a constant, may be rewritten as $(k + 1)\sin^2 x + (k - 1)\sin x - (k + 1) = 0$.

(b)[4]

Hence solve the equation $\dfrac{\tan x + \cos x}{\tan x - \cos x} = 4$ for $0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ$.

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