CAIE P2 2023 November — Question 2 5 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2023
SessionNovember
Marks5
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TopicAddition & Double Angle Formulae
TypeExpand compound angle then solve
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This question requires expanding the compound angle formula for cos(θ - 60°), substituting sec θ = 1/cos θ, and solving a resulting trigonometric equation. While it involves multiple steps and algebraic manipulation, it follows a standard procedure for this topic with no novel insight required. The technique is straightforward once the compound angle is expanded, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.05h Reciprocal trig functions: sec, cosec, cot definitions and graphs1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae1.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

2 Solve the equation \(\sec \theta \cos \left( \theta - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 4\) for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).

Question 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
Attempt to express equation in terms of \(\cos\theta\) and \(\sin\theta\) only, using a correct identity and \(\sec\theta = \dfrac{1}{\cos\theta}\)M1
Obtain \(\cos\theta\cos 60 + \sin\theta\sin 60 = 4\cos\theta\)A1 OE
Either divide by \(\cos\theta\) to find value of \(\tan\theta\) or use another correct method to find \(\sin\theta\) or \(\cos\theta\)M1 May still involve \(\cos 60\) and \(\sin 60\)
Obtain \(\tan\theta = \dfrac{7}{\sqrt{3}}\) or \(\tan\theta = 4.04...\) or \(\sin\theta = \dfrac{7}{\sqrt{52}}\) or \(\sin\theta = 0.970...\) or \(\cos\theta = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{52}}\) or \(\cos\theta = 0.240...\)A1
Obtain \(-103.9\) and \(76.1\)A1 Or greater accuracy; and no others between \(-180\) and \(180\)
Total: 5
**Question 2:**

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| Attempt to express equation in terms of $\cos\theta$ and $\sin\theta$ only, using a correct identity and $\sec\theta = \dfrac{1}{\cos\theta}$ | M1 | |
| Obtain $\cos\theta\cos 60 + \sin\theta\sin 60 = 4\cos\theta$ | A1 | OE |
| Either divide by $\cos\theta$ to find value of $\tan\theta$ or use another correct method to find $\sin\theta$ or $\cos\theta$ | M1 | May still involve $\cos 60$ and $\sin 60$ |
| Obtain $\tan\theta = \dfrac{7}{\sqrt{3}}$ or $\tan\theta = 4.04...$ or $\sin\theta = \dfrac{7}{\sqrt{52}}$ or $\sin\theta = 0.970...$ or $\cos\theta = \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{52}}$ or $\cos\theta = 0.240...$ | A1 | |
| Obtain $-103.9$ and $76.1$ | A1 | Or greater accuracy; and no others between $-180$ and $180$ |
| | **Total: 5** | |
2 Solve the equation $\sec \theta \cos \left( \theta - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 4$ for $- 180 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }$.\\

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