CAIE P1 2023 June — Question 1 3 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks3
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TopicQuadratic trigonometric equations
TypeDirect solve: tanθ equation factorisation
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward trigonometric equation requiring factorisation of tan θ = sin θ/cos θ, leading to sin θ(4 + 1/cos θ) = 0. Students identify sin θ = 0 or cos θ = -1/4, then solve within the given range. Slightly easier than average due to the limited range and standard technique, though requires careful handling of the quotient form of tan.
Spec1.05j Trigonometric identities: tan=sin/cos and sin^2+cos^2=11.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

1 Solve the equation \(4 \sin \theta + \tan \theta = 0\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).

Question 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(4\sin\theta + \tan\theta = 0 \Rightarrow 4\sin\theta + \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta} [= 0]\)M1 For use of \(\tan\theta = \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\). BOD if \(\theta\) missing.
\(\Rightarrow \sin\theta(4\cos\theta + 1)[=0] \Rightarrow \sin\theta = 0\) or \(\cos\theta = -\frac{1}{4}\)M1 WWW Factorise, not divide by \(\sin\theta\) or \(\tan\theta\). May see \(\tan\theta(4\cos\theta+1)[=0]\) or \(\sin\theta(4+\sec\theta)[=0]\).
\(\theta = 104.5°\)A1 AWRT 1.82 rads A0. Ignore answers outside \((0°, 180°)\). If M1 M0, SC B1 for \(\theta = 104.5°\) max 2/3.
Total: 3
## Question 1:

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $4\sin\theta + \tan\theta = 0 \Rightarrow 4\sin\theta + \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta} [= 0]$ | M1 | For use of $\tan\theta = \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}$. BOD if $\theta$ missing. |
| $\Rightarrow \sin\theta(4\cos\theta + 1)[=0] \Rightarrow \sin\theta = 0$ or $\cos\theta = -\frac{1}{4}$ | M1 | WWW Factorise, not divide by $\sin\theta$ or $\tan\theta$. May see $\tan\theta(4\cos\theta+1)[=0]$ or $\sin\theta(4+\sec\theta)[=0]$. |
| $\theta = 104.5°$ | A1 | AWRT 1.82 rads A0. Ignore answers outside $(0°, 180°)$. If M1 M0, **SC B1** for $\theta = 104.5°$ max 2/3. |
| **Total: 3** | | |

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1 Solve the equation $4 \sin \theta + \tan \theta = 0$ for $0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }$.\\

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