Reciprocal Trig & Identities

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Prove identity then solve equation

A question is this type if and only if part (i) proves an identity and part (ii) uses that identity to solve a trigonometric equation.

48 Standard +0.4
16.3% of questions
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4 Show that \(\cot 2 \theta = \frac { 1 - \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } { 2 \tan \theta }\).
Hence solve the equation $$\cot 2 \theta = 1 + \tan \theta \quad \text { for } 0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ } .$$
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Easiest question Moderate -0.3 »
  1. (a) Show that
$$\frac { \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta } = \tan \theta$$ (b) Hence find, for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\), all the solutions of $$\frac { 2 \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta } = 1$$ Give your answers to 1 decimal place.
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  1. (a) Prove
$$\frac { \cos 3 \theta } { \sin \theta } + \frac { \sin 3 \theta } { \cos \theta } \equiv 2 \cot 2 \theta \quad \theta \neq ( 90 n ) ^ { \circ } , n \in \mathbb { Z }$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(90 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$\frac { \cos 3 \theta } { \sin \theta } + \frac { \sin 3 \theta } { \cos \theta } = 4$$ giving any solutions to one decimal place.
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Convert equation to quadratic form

A question is this type if and only if it asks to show a trigonometric equation can be expressed as a quadratic in sin, cos, tan, sec, or another trig function, then solve it.

38 Standard +0.1
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3 Express the equation \(\cot 2 \theta = 1 + \tan \theta\) as a quadratic equation in \(\tan \theta\). Hence solve this equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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Easiest question Moderate -0.3 »
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  1. Express the equation \(2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = \tan ^ { 2 } \theta\) as a quadratic equation in \(\cos ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation \(2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = \tan ^ { 2 } \theta\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\), giving solutions in terms of \(\pi\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
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  1. Show that the equation $$4 \sin x + \frac { 5 } { \tan x } + \frac { 2 } { \sin x } = 0$$ may be expressed in the form \(a \cos ^ { 2 } x + b \cos x + c = 0\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(4 \sin x + \frac { 5 } { \tan x } + \frac { 2 } { \sin x } = 0\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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Double angle with reciprocal functions

A question is this type if and only if it involves identities or equations combining double angle formulas (sin 2θ, cos 2θ, tan 2θ) with sec, cosec, or cot.

33 Standard +0.6
11.2% of questions
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1 Prove the identity $$\cot \theta - \tan \theta \equiv 2 \cot 2 \theta$$
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
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  1. Prove that \(2 \sin \theta \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta \equiv \sec \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation \(\tan ^ { 2 } \theta + 7 \sin \theta \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta = 8\) for \(- \pi < \theta < \pi\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{76df3465-9617-4f2b-a8b7-f474b2817504-12_2725_37_136_2010}
  3. Find \(\int 8 \sin ^ { 2 } \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Hardest question Challenging +1.3 »
    1. Sketch the graph of \(y = \cos \sec x\) for \(0 < x < 4\pi\). [3]
    2. It is given that \(\cos \sec \alpha = \cos \sec \beta\), where \(\frac{1}{2}\pi < \alpha < \pi\) and \(2\pi < \beta < \frac{5}{2}\pi\). By using your sketch, or otherwise, express \(\beta\) in terms of \(\alpha\). [2]
    1. Write down the identity giving \(\tan 2\theta\) in terms of \(\tan \theta\). [1]
    2. Given that \(\cot \phi = 4\), find the exact value of \(\tan \phi \cot 2\phi \tan 4\phi\), showing all your working. [6]
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Solve equation with reciprocal functions

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving an equation directly involving sec, cosec, or cot (without first proving an identity).

28 Standard +0.0
9.5% of questions
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2 Solve the equation \(\sec ^ { 2 } \theta \cot \theta = 8\) for \(0 < \theta < \pi\).
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Easiest question Easy -2.0 »
Which one of the following equations has no real solutions? Tick (\(\checkmark\)) one box. \(\cot x = 0\) \(\ln x = 0\) \(|x + 1| = 0\) \(\sec x = 0\) [1 mark]
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
\section*{Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.}
  1. Show that the equation $$2 \sin \theta \left( 3 \cot ^ { 2 } 2 \theta - 7 \right) = 13 \sec \theta$$ can be written as $$3 \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } 2 \theta - 13 \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta - 10 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve, for \(0 < \theta < \frac { \pi } { 2 }\), the equation $$2 \sin \theta \left( 3 \cot ^ { 2 } 2 \theta - 7 \right) = 13 \sec \theta$$ giving your answers to 3 significant figures.
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Solve equation using Pythagorean identities

A question is this type if and only if it requires using sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 or 1 + tan²θ = sec² or 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ to solve an equation.

20 Standard +0.1
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Solve the equation \(\sec^2 \theta = 3 \cosec \theta\) for \(0° < \theta < 180°\). [5]
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Easiest question Moderate -0.3 »
  1. (a) Given that \(\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \equiv 1\), show that \(1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta \equiv \sec ^ { 2 } \theta\).
    (b) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\), the equation
$$2 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta + \sec \theta = 1 ,$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
5. (a) Given that \(\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \equiv 1\), show that \(1 + \cot ^ { 2 } \theta \equiv \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta\).
(b) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$2 \cot ^ { 2 } \theta - 9 \operatorname { cosec } \theta = 3$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
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Prove algebraic trigonometric identity

A question is this type if and only if it asks to prove an identity by algebraic manipulation of trigonometric expressions (not involving inverse functions or calculus).

19 Moderate -0.1
6.5% of questions
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7 Prove that \(\sin 8 \theta \tan 4 \theta + \cos 8 \theta = 1\).
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Easiest question Easy -1.8 »
One of the equations below is true for all values of \(x\) Identify the correct equation. Tick (\(\checkmark\)) one box. [1 mark] \(\cos^2 x = -1 - \sin^2 x\) \(\square\) \(\cos^2 x = -1 + \sin^2 x\) \(\square\) \(\cos^2 x = 1 - \sin^2 x\) \(\square\) \(\cos^2 x = 1 + \sin^2 x\) \(\square\)
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
7 Prove that \(\sin 8 \theta \tan 4 \theta + \cos 8 \theta = 1\).
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Given one function find others

A question is this type if and only if it provides the value of one trigonometric function and asks to find exact values of other functions using identities.

16 Moderate -0.2
5.4% of questions
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2 Given that \(x = \sin ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 } { 5 } \right)\), find the exact value of
  1. \(\cos ^ { 2 } x\),
  2. \(\tan ^ { 2 } x\).
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1 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
The obtuse angle \(\theta\) is such that \(\sin \theta = \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { 13 } }\).
Find the exact value of \(\cos \theta\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.8 »
5 In Fig. 5, triangles \(\mathrm { ABC } , \mathrm { ACD }\) and ADE are all right-angled, and angles \(\mathrm { BAC } , \mathrm { CAD }\) and DAE are all \(\theta\). \(\mathrm { AB } = x\) and \(\mathrm { AE } = 2 x\). \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{8b807b2e-777b-4c9a-b3dd-890d21d33174-2_567_465_1905_799} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 5}
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  1. Show that \(\sec ^ { 3 } \theta = 2\).
  2. Hence show the ratio of lengths ED to CB is \(2 ^ { \frac { 2 } { 3 } } : 1\).
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Integration using reciprocal identities

A question is this type if and only if it requires proving an identity then using it to evaluate a definite or indefinite integral.

14 Standard +0.4
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  1. Find
$$\int \cot ^ { 2 } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x$$
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
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  1. Show that \(3 \sin 2 \theta \cot \theta \equiv 6 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation \(3 \sin 2 \theta \cot \theta = 5\) for \(0 < \theta < \pi\).
  3. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } 3 \sin x \cot \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
  1. Show that \(\frac{\sin x}{1 + \sin x} \equiv \sec x \tan x - \sec^2 x + 1\). [5]
  2. Hence show that \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{\sin x}{1 + \sin x} \, dx = \frac{1}{4}\pi + \sqrt{2} - 2\). [6]
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Inverse trigonometric function equations

A question is this type if and only if it involves solving equations with arcsin, arccos, or arctan.

13 Moderate -0.3
4.4% of questions
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2 Given that \(\arcsin x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), find \(x\). Find \(\arccos x\) in terms of \(\pi\).
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Easiest question Easy -1.2 »
2 Given that \(\arcsin x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), find \(x\). Find \(\arccos x\) in terms of \(\pi\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.8 »
2 Find the value of \(x\) satisfying the equation \(\sin ^ { - 1 } ( x - 1 ) = \tan ^ { - 1 } ( 3 )\).
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Sketch reciprocal function graphs

A question is this type if and only if it asks to sketch graphs of sec x, cosec x, cot x, or transformations of these functions.

13 Moderate -0.1
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  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = \sec \theta\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  2. Solve \(\sec \theta = \operatorname { cosec } \theta\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
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Easiest question Moderate -0.8 »
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  1. Sketch the curve with equation \(y = \operatorname { cosec } x\) for \(0 < x < \pi\).
  2. Use the mid-ordinate rule with four strips to find an estimate for \(\int _ { 0.1 } ^ { 0.5 } \operatorname { cosec } x \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer to three significant figures.
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
5. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5dd332a5-56d9-407a-8ff6-fa59294b358d-2_520_787_246_479} The diagram shows the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). The graph has a minimum at \(\left( \frac { \pi } { 2 } , - 1 \right)\), a maximum at \(\left( \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 } , - 5 \right)\) and an asymptote with equation \(x = \pi\).
  1. Showing the coordinates of any stationary points, sketch the graph of \(y = | \mathrm { f } ( x ) |\). Given that $$\mathrm { f } : x \rightarrow a + b \operatorname { cosec } x , \quad x \in \mathbb { R } , \quad 0 < x < 2 \pi , \quad x \neq \pi$$
  2. find the values of the constants \(a\) and \(b\),
  3. find, to 2 decimal places, the \(x\)-coordinates of the points where the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) crosses the \(x\)-axis.
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Differentiation of reciprocal functions

A question is this type if and only if it involves finding derivatives of sec, cosec, cot, or expressions containing them.

12 Standard +0.5
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Use the derivatives of \(\sin x\) and \(\cos x\) to prove that the derivative of \(\tan x\) is \(\sec^2 x\). [4]
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Easiest question Moderate -0.5 »
Use the derivatives of \(\sin x\) and \(\cos x\) to prove that the derivative of \(\tan x\) is \(\sec^2 x\). [4]
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
  1. Given that \(y = \cot x\),
    1. show that
    $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } = 2 \cot x + 2 \cot ^ { 3 } x$$
  2. Hence show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 3 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 3 } } = p \cot ^ { 4 } x + q \cot ^ { 2 } x + r$$ where \(p , q\) and \(r\) are integers to be found.
  3. Find the Taylor series expansion of \(\cot x\) in ascending powers of \(\left( x - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right)\) up to and including the term in \(\left( x - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) ^ { 3 }\).
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Multiple angle equations

A question is this type if and only if it involves solving equations with arguments like 2θ, 3θ, 4θ, or (θ ± constant) requiring careful consideration of the solution range.

11 Standard +0.3
3.7% of questions
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1 Solve the equation for values of \(\theta\) in the range \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\). $$\cot 2 \theta = 5$$
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Easiest question Moderate -0.5 »
1 Solve the equation for values of \(\theta\) in the range \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\). $$\cot 2 \theta = 5$$
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
2. Giving your answers to 1 decimal place, solve the equation $$5 \tan ^ { 2 } 2 \theta - 13 \sec 2 \theta = 1 ,$$ for \(\theta\) in the interval \(0 \leq \theta \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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Inverse function graphs and properties

A question is this type if and only if it asks about sketching, range, domain, or derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions or their inverses.

10 Standard +0.0
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7 Sketch the curve \(y = 2 \arccos x\) for \(- 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\).
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Easiest question Moderate -0.8 »
7 Sketch the curve \(y = 2 \arccos x\) for \(- 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.8 »
4 The curves \(y = \cos ^ { - 1 } x\) and \(y = \tan ^ { - 1 } ( \sqrt { 2 } x )\) intersect at a point \(A\).
  1. Verify that the coordinates of \(A\) are \(\left( \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } } , \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)\).
  2. Determine whether the tangents to the curves at \(A\) are perpendicular.
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Compound angle with reciprocal functions

A question is this type if and only if it involves proving or using identities with expressions like tan(A+B), sec(θ±α), or similar compound angles with reciprocal functions.

8 Standard +0.7
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3 It is given that \(\sec \theta = \sqrt { 17 }\) where \(0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
Find the exact value of \(\tan \left( \theta + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)\).
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Substitution t equals tan

A question is this type if and only if it explicitly requires using the substitution t = tan x or t = tan(θ/2) to transform and solve an equation.

5 Standard +0.9
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7. (a) Use the substitution \(t = \tan x\) to show that the equation $$4 \tan 2 x - 3 \cot x \sec ^ { 2 } x = 0$$ can be written in the form $$3 t ^ { 4 } + 8 t ^ { 2 } - 3 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 2 \pi\), $$4 \tan 2 x - 3 \cot x \sec ^ { 2 } x = 0$$ Give each answer in terms of \(\pi\). You must make your method clear.
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Express in terms of one function

A question is this type if and only if it asks to express a trigonometric expression entirely in terms of a single specified function (e.g., in terms of cos θ only or tan θ only).

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2.Find the values of \(\tan \theta\) such that $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - \sin \theta \sec \theta = 2 \sin 2 \theta - 2 .$$
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Find exact values using identities

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find exact values of trigonometric expressions (not solve equations) using proven identities.

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It is given that \(\cos 15° = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2 + \sqrt{3}}\) and \(\sin 15° = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2 - \sqrt{3}}\) Show that \(\tan^2 15°\) can be written in the form \(a + b\sqrt{3}\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers. Fully justify your answer. [3 marks]
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Solve with restricted domain

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving a trigonometric equation where the domain excludes certain values (e.g., θ ≠ 90n°) due to undefined reciprocal functions.

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8 Functions f and g are defined for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\) by \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 2 \tan x\) and \(\mathrm { g } ( x ) = \sec x\).
    1. State the range of f .
    2. State the range of \(g\).
    1. Show that \(\operatorname { fg } ( 0.6 ) = 5.33\), correct to 3 significant figures.
    2. Explain why \(\mathrm { f } ^ { - 1 } \mathrm {~g} ( 0.6 )\) is not defined.
  1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Solve the equation \(( \mathrm { f } ( x ) ) ^ { 2 } + 6 \mathrm {~g} ( x ) = 0\).
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