1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae

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CAIE P3 2008 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.8
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20893bfc-3300-4205-9d2c-729cc3243971-3_597_951_1471_598} In the diagram the tangent to a curve at a general point \(P\) with coordinates \(( x , y )\) meets the \(x\)-axis at \(T\). The point \(N\) on the \(x\)-axis is such that \(P N\) is perpendicular to the \(x\)-axis. The curve is such that, for all values of \(x\) in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), the area of triangle \(P T N\) is equal to \(\tan x\), where \(x\) is in radians.
  1. Using the fact that the gradient of the curve at \(P\) is \(\frac { P N } { T N }\), show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } y ^ { 2 } \cot x .$$
  2. Given that \(y = 2\) when \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), solve this differential equation to find the equation of the curve, expressing \(y\) in terms of \(x\).
CAIE P3 2010 June Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2 Solve the equation $$\sin \theta = 2 \cos 2 \theta + 1$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2010 June Q4
6 marks Standard +0.3
4
  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 $$\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \sin 3 x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3$$
CAIE P3 2010 June Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3 It is given that \(\cos a = \frac { 3 } { 5 }\), where \(0 ^ { \circ } < a < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Showing your working and without using a calculator to evaluate \(a\),
  1. find the exact value of \(\sin \left( a - 30 ^ { \circ } \right)\),
  2. find the exact value of \(\tan 2 a\), and hence find the exact value of \(\tan 3 a\).
CAIE P3 2011 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.8
9
  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 \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos ^ { 4 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
CAIE P3 2011 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Solve the equation $$\cos \theta + 4 \cos 2 \theta = 3$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2011 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Show that the equation $$\tan \left( 60 ^ { \circ } + \theta \right) + \tan \left( 60 ^ { \circ } - \theta \right) = k$$ can be written in the form $$( 2 \sqrt { } 3 ) \left( 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta \right) = k \left( 1 - 3 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta \right)$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$\tan \left( 60 ^ { \circ } + \theta \right) + \tan \left( 60 ^ { \circ } - \theta \right) = 3 \sqrt { } 3$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2012 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
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 \(k = 2\).
CAIE P3 2013 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 Solve the equation \(\tan 2 x = 5 \cot x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2014 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.3
1
  1. Simplify \(\sin 2 \alpha \sec \alpha\).
  2. Given that \(3 \cos 2 \beta + 7 \cos \beta = 0\), find the exact value of \(\cos \beta\).
CAIE P3 2014 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Show that the equation $$\tan \left( x - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) + \cot x = \sqrt { } 3$$ can be written in the form $$2 \tan ^ { 2 } x + ( \sqrt { } 3 ) \tan x - 1 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$\tan \left( x - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) + \cot x = \sqrt { } 3$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2015 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 The equation of a curve is $$y = 3 \cos 2 x + 7 \sin x + 2$$ Find the \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). Give each answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2015 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 A curve has equation \(y = \cos x \cos 2 x\). Find the \(x\)-coordinate of the stationary point on the curve in the interval \(0 < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2016 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Prove the identity \(\cos 4 \theta - 4 \cos 2 \theta \equiv 8 \sin ^ { 4 } \theta - 3\).
  2. Hence solve the equation $$\cos 4 \theta = 4 \cos 2 \theta + 3$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2017 June Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. By first expanding \(2 \sin \left( x - 30 ^ { \circ } \right)\), express \(2 \sin \left( x - 30 ^ { \circ } \right) - \cos x\) in the form \(R \sin ( x - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places. [5]
  2. Hence solve the equation $$2 \sin \left( x - 30 ^ { \circ } \right) - \cos x = 1$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
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 Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. By first expanding \(\sin ( 2 x + x )\), show that \(\sin 3 x \equiv 3 \sin x - 4 \sin ^ { 3 } x\).
  2. Hence, showing all necessary working, find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \sin ^ { 3 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
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 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.3
7 The curve \(y = \sin \left( x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi \right) \cos x\) has two stationary points in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
  2. By considering the formula for \(\cos ( A + B )\), show that, at the stationary points on the curve, \(\cos \left( 2 x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi \right) = 0\).
  3. Hence find the exact \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points.
CAIE P3 2016 March Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2 Express the equation \(\tan \left( \theta + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) - 2 \tan \left( \theta - 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 4\) as a quadratic equation in \(\tan \theta\). Hence solve this equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2019 March Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Given that \(\sin \left( \theta + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) + 2 \cos \left( \theta + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 3 \cos \theta\), find the exact value of \(\tan \theta\) in a form involving surds. You need not simplify your answer.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\sin \left( \theta + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) + 2 \cos \left( \theta + 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 3 \cos \theta\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2003 November Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Solve the equation $$\cos \theta + 3 \cos 2 \theta = 2$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2004 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Show that the equation $$\tan \left( 45 ^ { \circ } + x \right) = 2 \tan \left( 45 ^ { \circ } - x \right)$$ can be written in the form $$\tan ^ { 2 } x - 6 \tan x + 1 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\tan \left( 45 ^ { \circ } + x \right) = 2 \tan \left( 45 ^ { \circ } - x \right)\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2006 November Q2
4 marks Standard +0.3
2 Solve the equation $$\tan x \tan 2 x = 1 ,$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\).