Edexcel C3 — Question 5 8 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC3 (Core Mathematics 3)
Marks8
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TopicAddition & Double Angle Formulae
TypeProve identity then solve equation only (no integral)
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a structured multi-part question with clear scaffolding through parts (a)-(d). Part (a) is a standard double angle proof, (b) is algebraic manipulation using double angle formulae, (c) is a routine R-formula application, and (d) applies previous results to solve an equation. While it requires multiple techniques and careful algebra, each step is well-signposted and follows standard C3 methods without requiring novel insight. Slightly easier than average due to the extensive scaffolding.
Spec1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae1.05n Harmonic form: a sin(x)+b cos(x) = R sin(x+alpha) etc1.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

5. (a) Using the identity \(\cos ( A + B ) \equiv \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B\), prove that $$\cos 2 A \equiv 1 - 2 \sin ^ { 2 } A$$ (b) Show that $$2 \sin 2 \theta - 3 \cos 2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta + 3 \equiv \sin \theta ( 4 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta - 3 )$$ (c) Express \(4 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
(d) Hence, for \(0 \leq \theta < \pi\), solve $$2 \sin 2 \theta = 3 ( \cos 2 \theta + \sin \theta - 1 )$$ giving your answers in radians to 3 significant figures, where appropriate.
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5. (a) Using the identity $\cos ( A + B ) \equiv \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$, prove that

$$\cos 2 A \equiv 1 - 2 \sin ^ { 2 } A$$

(b) Show that

$$2 \sin 2 \theta - 3 \cos 2 \theta - 3 \sin \theta + 3 \equiv \sin \theta ( 4 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta - 3 )$$

(c) Express $4 \cos \theta + 6 \sin \theta$ in the form $R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )$, where $R > 0$ and $0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi$.\\
(d) Hence, for $0 \leq \theta < \pi$, solve

$$2 \sin 2 \theta = 3 ( \cos 2 \theta + \sin \theta - 1 )$$

giving your answers in radians to 3 significant figures, where appropriate.\\
Hence, for $0 \leq \theta < \pi$, solve\\
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