CAIE P2 2022 November — Question 3 4 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2022
SessionNovember
Marks4
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TopicReciprocal Trig & Identities
TypeCompound angle with reciprocal functions
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This question requires finding cos θ from sec θ, then sin θ using Pythagorean identity, then tan θ, and finally applying the compound angle formula for tan(θ + π/4). While it involves multiple steps and reciprocal trig functions, each step follows standard procedures with no novel insight required. The compound angle formula with π/4 is particularly routine since tan(π/4) = 1 simplifies the calculation. This is slightly easier than average due to the straightforward chain of standard techniques.
Spec1.05h Reciprocal trig functions: sec, cosec, cot definitions and graphs1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae

3 It is given that \(\sec \theta = \sqrt { 17 }\) where \(0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
Find the exact value of \(\tan \left( \theta + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)\).

Question 3:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
Use identity \(\sec^2\theta = 1 + \tan^2\theta\) to find value of \(\tan\theta\)M1 OE using \(\cos\theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}\) and \(\sin\theta = \frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}\) values
Obtain \(\tan\theta = 4\)A1 Condone inclusion of \(\tan\theta = -4\)
State or imply \(\tan(\theta + \frac{1}{4}\pi) = \frac{\tan\theta + \tan\frac{1}{4}\pi}{1 - \tan\theta\tan\frac{1}{4}\pi}\) and substitute value of \(\tan\theta\)M1 OE
Obtain \(-\frac{5}{3}\) or exact equivalent onlyA1
## Question 3:

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| Use identity $\sec^2\theta = 1 + \tan^2\theta$ to find value of $\tan\theta$ | M1 | OE using $\cos\theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{17}}$ and $\sin\theta = \frac{4}{\sqrt{17}}$ values |
| Obtain $\tan\theta = 4$ | A1 | Condone inclusion of $\tan\theta = -4$ |
| State or imply $\tan(\theta + \frac{1}{4}\pi) = \frac{\tan\theta + \tan\frac{1}{4}\pi}{1 - \tan\theta\tan\frac{1}{4}\pi}$ and substitute value of $\tan\theta$ | M1 | OE |
| Obtain $-\frac{5}{3}$ or exact equivalent only | A1 | |

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3 It is given that $\sec \theta = \sqrt { 17 }$ where $0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi$.\\
Find the exact value of $\tan \left( \theta + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)$.\\

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