OCR MEI C2 2014 June — Question 9 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC2 (Core Mathematics 2)
Year2014
SessionJune
Marks3
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TopicStandard trigonometric equations
TypeSimple double angle equations (direct substitution)
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward trigonometric equation requiring knowledge of the tan function's periodicity and the double angle. Students need to find 2θ values in the appropriate range, then divide by 2, but no complex manipulation or insight is required—slightly easier than average due to its routine nature.
Spec1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae1.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

Solve the equation \(\tan 2\theta = 3\) for \(0° < \theta < 360°\). [3]

AnswerMarks Guidance
\(71.5(6505118\ldots)\) soiM1 or \(1.24(9045772\ldots)\) (rad) or \(79.5(1672353\ldots)\) (grad)
\(35.7\) to \(36\)A1 if A0, SC1 for all four answers in radians or grad r.o.t. to 3 or more sf: \(0.62452286, 2.19531213, 3.76611554, 5.336911867\) (rad), but 0 if extra values in range
\(125.78\ldots, 215.78\ldots, 305.78\ldots\) to 3 or more sfA1 if M1A0A0, SC1 for \(251.565\ldots, 431.565\ldots, 611.565\ldots\); for second A1, ignore extra values outside range, A0 if extra values in range
Total: [3]
$71.5(6505118\ldots)$ soi | M1 | or $1.24(9045772\ldots)$ (rad) or $79.5(1672353\ldots)$ (grad)
$35.7$ to $36$ | A1 | if A0, SC1 for all four answers in radians or grad r.o.t. to 3 or more sf: $0.62452286, 2.19531213, 3.76611554, 5.336911867$ (rad), but 0 if extra values in range
$125.78\ldots, 215.78\ldots, 305.78\ldots$ to 3 or more sf | A1 | if M1A0A0, SC1 for $251.565\ldots, 431.565\ldots, 611.565\ldots$; for second A1, ignore extra values outside range, A0 if extra values in range
**Total: [3]**

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Solve the equation $\tan 2\theta = 3$ for $0° < \theta < 360°$. [3]

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