Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

The graph shown is the curve given by $y = a\sin(bx) + c$ for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, with $a$, $b$ and $c$ all positive constants.
(a)[3]

State the values of $a$, $b$ and $c$.

(b(i))[1]

Using these values of $a$, $b$ and $c$, find the number of solutions in the interval $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$ for the equation $a\sin(bx) + c = 7 - x$.

(b(ii))[1]

Using these values of $a$, $b$ and $c$, find the number of solutions in the interval $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$ for the equation $a\sin(bx) + c = 2\pi(x - 1)$.

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