Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[3]

Show that the equation $5\cos\theta - \sin\theta\tan\theta + 1 = 0$ can be rewritten in the form $a\cos^2\theta + b\cos\theta + c = 0$, where $a$, $b$ and $c$ are constants to be found.

(b)[4]

Hence solve the equation $5\cos\theta - \sin\theta\tan\theta + 1 = 0$ for $0 < \theta < 2\pi$.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Multiply the equation by $\cos\theta$ and substitute $\tan\theta$ as $\frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}$

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