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 $\cosec\theta(3\sin 2\theta + 4\sin^3 \theta) + 3 = 0$ for $-\pi < \theta < 0$.

(c)[3]

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

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