Addition & Double Angle Formulae

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Solve equation with tan(θ ± α)

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving an equation involving tan(θ + α) or tan(θ - α) by applying the compound angle formula for tangent and reducing to a quadratic or simpler equation in tan θ.

21 Standard +0.4
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4 Solve the equation \(\tan \left( x + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2 \cot x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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  1. Show that the equation \(\tan \left( x + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 6 \tan x\) can be written in the form $$6 \tan ^ { 2 } x - 5 \tan x + 1 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\tan \left( x + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 6 \tan x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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4 By first expressing the equation \(\cot \theta - \cot \left( \theta + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 3\) as a quadratic equation in \(\tan \theta\), solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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Show equation reduces to tan form

A question is this type if and only if it requires showing that a given trigonometric equation can be simplified to the form tan x = k or a quadratic in tan x, often by dividing through by cos terms.

20 Standard +0.2
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  1. Express the equation \(\sin 2 x + 3 \cos 2 x = 3 ( \sin 2 x - \cos 2 x )\) in the form \(\tan 2 x = k\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  2. Hence solve the equation for \(- 90 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 90 ^ { \circ }\).
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  1. Express the equation \(\sin 2 x + 3 \cos 2 x = 3 ( \sin 2 x - \cos 2 x )\) in the form \(\tan 2 x = k\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  2. Hence solve the equation for \(- 90 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 90 ^ { \circ }\).
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2.(a)Show that the equation $$\tan x = \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 1 + 4 \cos x }$$ can be written in the form $$\sin 2 x = \sin \left( 60 ^ { \circ } - x \right)$$ (b)Solve,for \(0 < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\) $$\tan x = \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 1 + 4 \cos x }$$
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Prove identity then solve equation

A question is this type if and only if it has multiple parts where the first part proves a trigonometric identity, and subsequent parts use that identity to solve trigonometric equations (not integrals or exact value evaluations).

20 Standard +0.3
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10. a. Show that $$\sin 3 A \equiv 3 \sin A - 4 \sin ^ { 3 } A$$ b. Hence solve, for \(- \frac { \pi } { 2 } \leq \theta \leq \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) the equation $$1 + \sin 3 \theta = \cos ^ { 2 } \theta$$
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  1. Prove the identity $$\cos \left( x + 30 ^ { \circ } \right) + \sin \left( x + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) \equiv ( \sqrt { } 3 ) \cos x$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$\cos \left( x + 30 ^ { \circ } \right) + \sin \left( x + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 1$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
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  1. In this question you should show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  1. Given that \(1 + \cos 2 \theta + \sin 2 \theta \neq 0\) prove that $$\frac { 1 - \cos 2 \theta + \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta + \sin 2 \theta } \equiv \tan \theta$$
  2. Hence solve, for \(0 < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\) $$\frac { 1 - \cos 4 x + \sin 4 x } { 1 + \cos 4 x + \sin 4 x } = 3 \sin 2 x$$ giving your answers to one decimal place where appropriate.
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Given sin/cos/tan, find other expressions

A question is this type if and only if it provides the value of one trigonometric function (e.g., sin θ = 2/3) and asks to find exact values of related expressions like sin 2θ, cos 2θ, tan 2θ, or sin(θ + α) without finding θ itself.

17 Moderate -0.1
7.0% of questions
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  1. Simplify \(\sin 2 \alpha \sec \alpha\).
  2. Given that \(3 \cos 2 \beta + 7 \cos \beta = 0\), find the exact value of \(\cos \beta\).
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1 It is given that \(\theta\) is an acute angle in degrees such that \(\sin \theta = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\).
Find the exact value of \(\sin \left( \theta + 60 ^ { \circ } \right)\).
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15. Two angles, \(x\) and \(y\), are acute. $$\begin{aligned} \sin x \cos y & = \frac { 1 + \sqrt { 3 } } { 4 } \\ \cos x \sin y & = \frac { - 1 + \sqrt { 3 } } { 4 } \end{aligned}$$
  1. Find the exact value of \(\sin ( x + y )\).
  2. Find all possible pairs of values of \(x\) and \(y\), giving your answers in terms of \(\pi\). Fully justify your answer.
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Solve equation with sin2x/cos2x by substitution

Solve a trigonometric equation containing cos2x or sin2x (but not tan2x) by substituting a double angle identity to reduce to a quadratic or simpler equation in a single trig function.

15 Standard +0.2
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6 Solve the equation \(2 \cos 2 x = 1 + \cos x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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2 Solve the equation \(3 \cos 2 \theta = 3 \cos \theta + 2\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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3.Solve for values of \(\theta\) ,in degrees,in the range \(0 \leq \theta \leq 360\) , $$\sqrt { } 2 \times ( \sin 2 \theta + \cos \theta ) + \cos 3 \theta = \sin 2 \theta + \cos \theta$$
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Find exact trigonometric values

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding exact values (in surd form or as fractions) of trigonometric expressions at specific angles, using compound or double angle formulae without a calculator.

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Using appropriate right-angled triangles, show that \(\tan 45° = 1\) and \(\tan 30° = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\). Hence show that \(\tan 75° = 2 + \sqrt{3}\). [7]
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3 Using appropriate right-angled triangles, show that \(\tan 45 ^ { \circ } = 1\) and \(\tan 30 ^ { \circ } = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 } }\).
Hence show that \(\tan 75 ^ { \circ } = 2 + \sqrt { 3 }\).
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2.Find the value of $$\arccos \left( \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } } \right) + \arcsin \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right) + 2 \arctan \left( \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } } \right)$$ Give your answer as a multiple of \(\pi\) . $$\text { (arccos } x \text { is an alternative notion for } \cos ^ { - 1 } x \text { etc.) }$$
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Prove identity with double/compound angles

A question is this type if and only if it requires proving a trigonometric identity by expanding and simplifying expressions involving double angle formulae and/or compound angle formulae (e.g., proving sin 2θ(cosec θ - sec θ) ≡ expression).

13 Standard +0.2
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5 Show that \(\frac { \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta } = \tan \theta\).
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5 Show that \(\frac { \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta } = \tan \theta\).
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12 For each positive integer \(n\), the function \(\mathrm { F } _ { n }\) is defined for all real angles \(\theta\) by $$\mathrm { F } _ { n } ( \theta ) = c ^ { 2 n } + s ^ { 2 n }$$ where \(c = \cos \theta\) and \(s = \sin \theta\).
  1. Prove the identity $$\mathrm { F } _ { n + 2 } ( \theta ) - \frac { 1 } { 4 } \sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta \times \mathrm { F } _ { n + 1 } ( \theta ) \equiv \mathrm { F } _ { n + 3 } ( \theta )$$ Let \(z\) denote the complex number \(c + \mathrm { i } s\).
  2. Using de Moivre's theorem,
    1. express \(z + z ^ { - 1 }\) and \(z - z ^ { - 1 }\) in terms of \(c\) and \(s\) respectively,
    2. prove the identity \(8 \left( c ^ { 6 } + s ^ { 6 } \right) \equiv 3 \cos 4 \theta + 5\) and deduce that $$c ^ { 6 } + s ^ { 6 } \equiv \cos ^ { 2 } 2 \theta + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta$$
    3. Prove by induction that, for all positive integers \(n\), $$c ^ { 2 n + 4 } + s ^ { 2 n + 4 } \leqslant \cos ^ { 2 } 2 \theta + \frac { 1 } { 2 ^ { n + 1 } } \sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta$$ [You are given that the range of the function \(\mathrm { F } _ { n }\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 ^ { n - 1 } } \leqslant \mathrm {~F} _ { n } ( \theta ) \leqslant 1\).] {www.cie.org.uk} after the live examination series. }
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Prove identity then solve equation only (no integral)

Multi-part questions where the first part proves a trigonometric identity, and subsequent parts only involve solving equations or finding exact values without any integration.

13 Standard +0.5
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  1. Show that \(\cos \left( \theta - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) + \cos \left( \theta + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) \equiv \cos \theta\).
  2. Given that \(\frac { \cos \left( 2 x - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) + \cos \left( 2 x + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) } { \cos \left( x - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) + \cos \left( x + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) } = 3\), find the exact value of \(\cos x\).
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  1. Prove that \(\cos \left( \theta + 30 ^ { \circ } \right) \cos \left( \theta + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) \equiv \frac { 1 } { 4 } \sqrt { 3 } - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sin 2 \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation \(5 \cos \left( 2 \alpha + 30 ^ { \circ } \right) \cos \left( 2 \alpha + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 1\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Show that the exact value of \(\cos 20 ^ { \circ } \cos 50 ^ { \circ } + \cos 40 ^ { \circ } \cos 70 ^ { \circ }\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \sqrt { 3 }\).
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4.(a)Prove the identity $$( \sin x + \cos y ) \cos ( x - y ) \equiv ( 1 + \sin ( x - y ) ) ( \cos x + \sin y )$$ (b)Hence,or otherwise,show that $$\frac { \sin 5 \theta + \cos 3 \theta } { \cos 5 \theta + \sin 3 \theta } \equiv \frac { 1 + \tan \theta } { 1 - \tan \theta }$$ (c)Given that \(k > 1\) ,show that the equation \(\frac { \sin 5 \theta + \cos 3 \theta } { \cos 5 \theta + \sin 3 \theta } = k\) has a unique solution in the interval \(0 < \theta < \frac { \pi } { 4 }\)
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Expand compound angle then solve

A question is this type if and only if it requires first expanding a compound angle expression like sin(θ + 30°) or cos(θ - 60°) using addition formulae, then solving the resulting equation.

12 Standard +0.1
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2 Solve the equation \(\sec \theta \cos \left( \theta - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 4\) for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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  1. Find the possible values of \(x\) for which \(\sin ^ { - 1 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 1 \right) = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\), giving your answers correct to 3 decimal places.
  2. Solve the equation \(\sin \left( 2 \theta + \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi \right) = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\), giving \(\theta\) in terms of \(\pi\) in your answers.
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3. (a) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\), $$\sin \left( \frac { \pi } { 3 } - \theta \right) = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } 3 } \cos \theta$$ (b) Find the value of \(x\) for which $$\begin{aligned} & \arcsin ( 1 - 2 x ) = \frac { \pi } { 3 } - \arcsin x , \quad 0 < x < 0.5 \\ & { \left[ \arcsin x \text { is an alternative notation for } \sin ^ { - 1 } x \right] } \end{aligned}$$
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Derive triple angle then solve equation

A question is this type if and only if it requires deriving a formula for sin 3x, cos 3x, or tan 3x by writing it as (2x + x) and applying compound and double angle formulae, then using it to solve an equation.

11 Standard +0.7
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  1. By first expanding \(\tan ( 2 x + x )\), show that the equation \(\tan 3 x = 3 \cot x\) can be written in the form \(\tan ^ { 4 } x - 12 \tan ^ { 2 } x + 3 = 0\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\tan 3 x = 3 \cot x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
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6 It is given that \(\tan 3 x = k \tan x\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(\tan x \neq 0\).
  1. By first expanding \(\tan ( 2 x + x )\), show that $$( 3 k - 1 ) \tan ^ { 2 } x = k - 3$$
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\tan 3 x = k \tan x\) when \(k = 4\), giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Show that the equation \(\tan 3 x = k \tan x\) has no root in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\) when \(k = 2\).
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  1. By first writing \(\tan 3 \theta\) as \(\tan ( 2 \theta + \theta )\), show that \(\tan 3 \theta = \frac { 3 \tan \theta - \tan ^ { 3 } \theta } { 1 - 3 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta }\).
  2. Hence show that there are always exactly two different values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(180 ^ { \circ }\) which satisfy the equation \(3 \tan 3 \theta = \tan \theta + k\),
    where \(k\) is a non-zero constant. \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER} \section*{OCR
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Derive triple angle then evaluate integral

A question is this type if and only if it requires deriving a formula for sin 3x, cos 3x, or tan 3x by writing it as (2x + x) and applying compound and double angle formulae, then using it to evaluate a definite integral.

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5. (a) Show that $$\sin 3 x \equiv 3 \sin x - 4 \sin ^ { 3 } x$$ (b) Hence find, using algebraic integration, $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 3 } } \sin ^ { 3 } x d x$$
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  1. Express \(\sin 2 x\) in terms of \(\sin x\) and \(\cos x\).
  2. Using the identity \(\cos ( A + B ) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B\) :
    1. express \(\cos 2 x\) in terms of \(\sin x\) and \(\cos x\);
    2. show, by writing \(3 x\) as \(( 2 x + x )\), that $$\cos 3 x = 4 \cos ^ { 3 } x - 3 \cos x$$
  3. Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 2 } } \cos ^ { 3 } x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\).
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  1. By first expanding \(\cos ( 2 \theta + \theta )\), show that \(\cos 3 \theta \equiv 4 \cos ^ { 3 } \theta - 3 \cos \theta\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(2 \cos ^ { 3 } \left( \frac { 5 } { 18 } \pi \right) - \frac { 3 } { 2 } \cos \left( \frac { 5 } { 18 } \pi \right)\).
  3. Find \(\int \left( 12 \cos ^ { 3 } x - 4 \cos ^ { 3 } 3 x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
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Integrate using double angle

A question is this type if and only if it requires evaluating a definite or indefinite integral by first expressing the integrand (often sin²x, cos²x, sin³x, or cos³x) in terms of double angle formulae.

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4 Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 - 2 \sin ^ { 2 } x } { 1 + 2 \sin x \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln 2\).
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4 It is given that \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 4 \cos ^ { 2 } 3 x\).
  1. Find the exact value of \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } \left( \frac { 1 } { 9 } \pi \right)\).
  2. Find \(\int \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x\).
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7 By considering the binomial expansion of \(\left( z - \frac { 1 } { z } \right) ^ { 6 }\), where \(z = \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta\), express \(\sin ^ { 6 } \theta\) in the form $$\frac { 1 } { 32 } ( p + q \cos 2 \theta + r \cos 4 \theta + s \cos 6 \theta ) ,$$ where \(p , q , r\) and \(s\) are integers to be determined. Hence find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \sin ^ { 6 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
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Equation with half angles

A question is this type if and only if it involves solving equations or proving identities containing half-angle terms like sin(x/2), cos(x/2), or tan(x/2), requiring double angle formulae applied in reverse.

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4 Solve the equation \(2 \cos x - \cos \frac { 1 } { 2 } x = 1\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
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3. (a) Using the identity for \(\cos ( A + B )\), prove that \(\cos \theta \equiv 1 - 2 \sin ^ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right)\).
(b) Prove that \(1 + \sin \theta - \cos \theta \equiv 2 \sin \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right) \left[ \cos \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right) + \sin \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right) \right]\).
(c) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation $$1 + \sin \theta - \cos \theta = 0 , \quad 0 \leq \theta < 2 \pi$$
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  1. Show that \(3\sin x + 4\cos x - 2\) can be written as \(\frac{6t + 2 - 6t^2}{1 + t^2}\), where \(t = \tan\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)\). [2]
  2. Hence, find the general solution of the equation \(3\sin x + 4\cos x - 2 = 3\). [7]
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Product to sum using compound angles

A question is this type if and only if it requires proving or using an identity that converts a product of sines/cosines into a sum, by expanding sin(A+B) and sin(A-B) or cos(A+B) and cos(A-B).

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Let \(C = \sum_{r=0}^{20} \binom{20}{r} \cos(r\theta)\). Show that \(C = 2^{20} \cos^{20}\left(\frac{1}{2}\theta\right) \cos(10\theta)\). [8]
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Two angles with tan relationships

A question is this type if and only if it provides relationships between two unknown angles (e.g., tan α = 2 tan β and tan(α + β) = 3) and requires finding the values of both angles.

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3 The angles \(\theta\) and \(\phi\) lie between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(180 ^ { \circ }\), and are such that $$\tan ( \theta - \phi ) = 3 \quad \text { and } \quad \tan \theta + \tan \phi = 1$$ Find the possible values of \(\theta\) and \(\phi\).
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Solve with multiple compound angles

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving an equation containing two or more different compound angle terms (e.g., sin(θ + 30°) + cos(θ + 60°) = k) by expanding each term and simplifying.

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1 Solve the equation \(2 \sin \left( \theta + 30 ^ { \circ } \right) + 5 \cos \theta = 2 \sin \theta\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
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Applied context with trigonometry

A question is this type if and only if it presents a real-world scenario (Ferris wheel, photography, bent rod) where the solution requires setting up and solving trigonometric equations using compound or double angle formulae.

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2 In a game of rugby, a kick is to be taken from a point P (see Fig. 7). P is a perpendicular distance \(y\) metres from the line TOA. Other distances and angles are as shown. \begin{figure}[h]
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  1. Show that \(\theta = \beta - \alpha\), and hence that \(\tan \theta = \frac { 6 y } { 160 + y ^ { 2 } }\). Calculate the angle \(\theta\) when \(y = 6\).
  2. By differentiating implicitly, show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } \theta } { \mathrm { d } y } = \frac { 6 \left( 160 - y ^ { 2 } \right) } { \left( 160 + y ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } } \cos ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  3. Use this result to find the value of \(y\) that maximises the angle \(\theta\). Calculate this maximum value of \(\theta\). [You need not verify that this value is indeed a maximum.]
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Express cos²x or sin²x in terms of cos 2x

A question is this type if and only if it explicitly asks to express cos²x or sin²x in terms of cos 2x (or cos 4x for cos²2x), typically as a preliminary step before integration or solving.

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  1. Show that \(8 \sin ^ { 2 } x \cos ^ { 2 } x\) can be written as \(1 - \cos 4 x\).
  2. Hence find \(\int \sin ^ { 2 } x \cos ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Prove identity then evaluate integral

A question is this type if and only if it has multiple parts where the first part proves a trigonometric identity, and subsequent parts use that identity to evaluate definite integrals.

4 Standard +0.3
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  1. Using the expansions of \(\cos ( 3 x - x )\) and \(\cos ( 3 x + x )\), prove that $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } ( \cos 2 x - \cos 4 x ) \equiv \sin 3 x \sin x$$
  2. Hence show that $$\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \sin 3 x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3$$
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Solve equation with tan2x or mixed tan/double angle

Solve a trigonometric equation containing tan2x, or a product/ratio of tan and double angle terms (e.g. tan x tan 2x = 1, tan 2x = 5 cot x), typically by expanding tan2x and simplifying.

4 Standard +0.3
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3 Solve the equation \(\tan 2 x = 5 \cot x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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Prove identity then solve equation and evaluate integral

Multi-part questions where the first part proves a trigonometric identity, and subsequent parts include both solving an equation AND evaluating an integral using that identity.

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  1. Prove the identity \(\cos 4 \theta + 4 \cos 2 \theta \equiv 8 \cos ^ { 4 } \theta - 3\).
  2. Hence
    1. solve the equation \(\cos 4 \theta + 4 \cos 2 \theta = 1\) for \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\),
    2. find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos ^ { 4 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
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Stationary points using trigonometry

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding and classifying stationary points of a curve defined by a trigonometric function, where differentiation produces expressions requiring double angle formulae.

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5 The equation of a curve is \(y = 2 \cos x + \sin 2 x\). Find the \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points on the curve for which \(0 < x < \pi\), and determine the nature of each of these stationary points.
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Solve equation with sec/cosec/cot

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving an equation involving reciprocal trigonometric functions (sec, cosec, cot) that must be converted to sin/cos/tan and then solved using double or compound angle formulae.

3 Moderate -0.1
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2 By first using appropriate identities, solve the equation $$5 \cos 2 \theta \operatorname { cosec } \theta = 2$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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Derive triple angle formula only

A question is this type if and only if it requires deriving a formula for sin 3x, cos 3x, or tan 3x by writing it as (2x + x) and applying compound and double angle formulae, without further application.

3 Challenging +1.4
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4. Use the identity for \(\tan ( A + B )\) to show that $$\tan 3 \theta \equiv \frac { 3 \tan \theta - \tan ^ { 3 } \theta } { 1 - 3 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta }$$
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Solve equation with combined sin2x and cos2x

Solve a trigonometric equation of the form a sin2x + b cos2x = c (with both sin2x and cos2x present), typically by using R sin(2x + α) or dividing to get tan2x = k.

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2 Solve the equation $$\sin 2 x + 3 \cos 2 x = 0$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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Prove identity then find exact value and solve/integrate

Multi-part questions where the first part proves a trigonometric identity, and subsequent parts include finding an exact value at a specific angle, plus solving an equation or evaluating an integral.

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  1. Prove the identity $$\sqrt{2} \cos (x + 45)° + 2 \cos (x - 30)° \equiv (1 + \sqrt{3}) \cos x°.$$ [4]
  2. Hence, find the exact value of \(\cos 75°\) in terms of surds. [3]
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