Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[3]

Show that $\cosec \theta (3 \sin 2\theta + 4 \sin^3 \theta)$ is equal to $4 + 6 \cos \theta - 4 \cos^2 \theta$.

(b)[3]

Solve the equation $\cosec \theta (3 \sin 2\theta + 4 \sin^3 \theta) + 3 = 0$ in the interval $-\pi < \theta < 0$.

(c)[3]

Find the value of $\int \cosec \theta (3 \sin 2\theta + 4 \sin^3 \theta) \, d\theta$.

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