Edexcel P2 2021 October — Question 10

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2021
SessionOctober
TopicTrig Equations

10. In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  1. Solve, for \(- \frac { \pi } { 2 } < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) $$\tan ^ { 2 } \left( 2 x + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right) = 3$$
  2. Solve, for \(0 < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\) $$( 2 \sin \theta - \cos \theta ) ^ { 2 } = 1$$ giving your answers, as appropriate, to one decimal place.