Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

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Show that the equation $6\sin\theta + \frac{1}{\tan\theta} = \frac{4}{\sin\theta}$ may be rewritten in the form $6\cos^2\theta - \cos\theta - 2 = 0$.

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Hence, solve the equation $6\sin\theta + \frac{1}{\tan\theta} = \frac{4}{\sin\theta}$ over $0^\circ \leq \theta \leq 360^\circ$.

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