Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[2]

Draw the graph of $y = 3\sin x + 2$ for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$.

(b(i))[1]

Find the number of solutions, for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, of the equation $3\sin x + 2 = x$.

(b(ii))[1]

Find the number of solutions, for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, of the equation $3\sin x + 2 = 5 - x$.

(c)[5]

Solve $3\sin x + 2 = 5\cos^2 x - 1$ for $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$.

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