Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Trigonometry

Trigonometry — practice question

(a)[4]

Write \(3\sqrt{2}\sin(x + 45^{\circ}) + \cos x\) in the form \(R\cos(x - \alpha)\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0^{\circ} < \alpha < 90^{\circ}\).

(b)[4]

Hence solve the equation \(3\sqrt{2}\sin(3\theta+45^\circ)+\cos 3\theta=-4\) for \(0^\circ\leq\theta\leq180^\circ\).

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