1.05j Trigonometric identities: tan=sin/cos and sin^2+cos^2=1

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CAIE P3 2016 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 By expressing the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } \theta = 3 \sin \theta + \cot \theta\) in terms of \(\cos \theta\) only, solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2017 June Q1
3 marks Standard +0.3
1 Prove the identity \(\frac { \cot x - \tan x } { \cot x + \tan x } \equiv \cos 2 x\).
CAIE P3 2019 June Q10
12 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{772393d7-6e81-4b99-913a-63c9f87d1af2-16_524_689_260_726} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sin 3 x \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) and its minimum point \(M\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis.
  1. By expanding \(\sin ( 3 x + x )\) and \(\sin ( 3 x - x )\) show that $$\sin 3 x \cos x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( \sin 4 x + \sin 2 x ) .$$
  2. Using the result of part (i) and showing all necessary working, find the exact area of the region \(R\).
  3. Using the result of part (i), express \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(\cos 2 x\) and hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
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CAIE P3 2019 June Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3 Let \(f ( \theta ) = \frac { 1 - \cos 2 \theta + \sin 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta + \sin 2 \theta }\).
  1. Show that \(\mathrm { f } ( \theta ) = \tan \theta\).
  2. Hence show that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \mathrm { f } ( \theta ) \mathrm { d } \theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln \frac { 3 } { 2 }\).
CAIE P3 2019 March Q5
5 marks Standard +0.8
5 The variables \(x\) and \(y\) satisfy the relation \(\sin y = \tan x\), where \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi < y < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { \cos x \sqrt { } ( \cos 2 x ) } .$$
CAIE P3 2005 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Use the substitution \(x = \sin ^ { 2 } \theta\) to show that $$\int \sqrt { } \left( \frac { x } { 1 - x } \right) \mathrm { d } x = \int 2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of $$\left. \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } } \sqrt { ( } \frac { x } { 1 - x } \right) \mathrm { d } x$$
CAIE P3 2009 November Q4
6 marks Standard +0.8
4 The angles \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) lie in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\), and are such that $$\tan \alpha = 2 \tan \beta \quad \text { and } \quad \tan ( \alpha + \beta ) = 3 .$$ Find the possible values of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\).
CAIE P3 2009 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Use the substitution \(x = 2 \tan \theta\) to show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 8 } { \left( 4 + x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 8 } { \left( 4 + x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$
CAIE P3 2011 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 The variables \(x\) and \(\theta\) are related by the differential equation $$\sin 2 \theta \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = ( x + 1 ) \cos 2 \theta$$ where \(0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). When \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi , x = 0\). Solve the differential equation, obtaining an expression for \(x\) in terms of \(\theta\), and simplifying your answer as far as possible.
CAIE P3 2011 November Q10
10 marks Challenging +1.2
10
  1. Use the substitution \(u = \tan x\) to show that, for \(n \neq - 1\), $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \tan ^ { n + 2 } x + \tan ^ { n } x \right) \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 1 } { n + 1 }$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of
    1. \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \sec ^ { 4 } x - \sec ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\),
    2. \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \tan ^ { 9 } x + 5 \tan ^ { 7 } x + 5 \tan ^ { 5 } x + \tan ^ { 3 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P3 2012 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. By differentiating \(\frac { 1 } { \cos x }\), show that if \(y = \sec x\) then \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \sec x \tan x\).
  2. Show that \(\frac { 1 } { \sec x - \tan x } \equiv \sec x + \tan x\).
  3. Deduce that \(\frac { 1 } { ( \sec x - \tan x ) ^ { 2 } } \equiv 2 \sec ^ { 2 } x - 1 + 2 \sec x \tan x\).
  4. Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { ( \sec x - \tan x ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 8 \sqrt { } 2 - \pi )\).
CAIE P3 2013 November Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Prove that \(\cot \theta + \tan \theta \equiv 2 \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta\).
  2. Hence show that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln 3\).
CAIE P3 2013 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.8
7
  1. Given that \(\sec \theta + 2 \operatorname { cosec } \theta = 3 \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta\), show that \(2 \sin \theta + 4 \cos \theta = 3\).
  2. Express \(2 \sin \theta + 4 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\) where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  3. Hence solve the equation \(\sec \theta + 2 \operatorname { cosec } \theta = 3 \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2014 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4
  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 \(\cos x\).
CAIE P3 2015 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6 The angles \(A\) and \(B\) are such that $$\sin \left( A + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = ( 2 \sqrt { } 2 ) \cos A \quad \text { and } \quad 4 \sec ^ { 2 } B + 5 = 12 \tan B$$ Without using a calculator, find the exact value of \(\tan ( A - B )\).
CAIE P3 2016 November Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 Express the equation \(\sec \theta = 3 \cos \theta + \tan \theta\) as a quadratic equation in \(\sin \theta\). Hence solve this equation for \(- 90 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2016 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 Express the equation \(\cot 2 \theta = 1 + \tan \theta\) as a quadratic equation in \(\tan \theta\). Hence solve this equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2018 November Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
6
  1. Show that the equation ( \(\sqrt { } 2\) ) \(\operatorname { cosec } x + \cot x = \sqrt { } 3\) can be expressed in the form \(R \sin ( x - \alpha ) = \sqrt { } 2\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(( \sqrt { } 2 ) \operatorname { cosec } x + \cot x = \sqrt { } 3\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2019 June Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. Find \(\int \tan ^ { 2 } 3 x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 3 x } + 4 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { x } } \mathrm {~d} x\). Show all necessary working.
CAIE P2 2019 June Q7
10 marks Standard +0.8
7
  1. Show that \(2 \operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta \cot \theta \equiv \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Hence show that \(\operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } \tan 15 ^ { \circ } = 4\).
  3. Solve the equation \(2 \operatorname { cosec } \phi \cot \frac { 1 } { 2 } \phi + \operatorname { cosec } \frac { 1 } { 2 } \phi = 12\) for \(- 360 ^ { \circ } < \phi < 360 ^ { \circ }\). Show all necessary working.
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CAIE P2 2019 June Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \left( 4 \sin 2 x + 2 \cos ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\). Show all necessary working.
  2. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 8 } \sqrt { } ( \ln ( 1 + x ) ) \mathrm { d } x\)
CAIE P2 2016 March Q8
11 marks Standard +0.8
8
  1. Show that \(\sin 2 x \cot x \equiv 2 \cos ^ { 2 } x\).
  2. Using the identity in part (i),
    1. find the least possible value of $$3 \sin 2 x \cot x + 5 \cos 2 x + 8$$ as \(x\) varies,
    2. find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 8 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \operatorname { cosec } 4 x \tan 2 x \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2017 March Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2
  1. Given that \(\tan 2 \theta \cot \theta = 8\), show that \(\tan ^ { 2 } \theta = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\tan 2 \theta \cot \theta = 8\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2005 November Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.8
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d527d21f-0ab5-40fa-8cfd-ebfb4aba0a87-3_493_863_264_641} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = \sin ^ { 2 } x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \sin 2 x\).
  2. Hence find the \(x\)-coordinates of the points on the curve at which the gradient of the curve is 0.5 . [3]
  3. By expressing \(\sin ^ { 2 } x\) in terms of \(\cos 2 x\), find the area of the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis between 0 and \(\pi\).
CAIE P2 2006 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{4029c46c-50a1-4d23-bc29-589417a6b7f5-3_501_497_269_826} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } { x }\) for \(x > 0\), and its minimum point \(M\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(M\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } { x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
  3. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (ii).
  1. Given that \(y = \tan 2 x\), find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
  2. Hence, or otherwise, show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \sec ^ { 2 } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sqrt { } 3$$ and, by using an appropriate trigonometrical identity, find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \tan ^ { 2 } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  3. Use the identity \(\cos 4 x \equiv 2 \cos ^ { 2 } 2 x - 1\) to find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { 1 + \cos 4 x } \mathrm {~d} x$$