1.05n Harmonic form: a sin(x)+b cos(x) = R sin(x+alpha) etc

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CAIE P3 2011 November Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Express \(\cos x + 3 \sin x\) in the form \(R \cos ( x - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\cos 2 \theta + 3 \sin 2 \theta = 2\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2011 November Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Express \(8 \cos \theta + 15 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(8 \cos \theta + 15 \sin \theta = 12\), giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2012 November Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2
  1. Express \(24 \sin \theta - 7 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence find the smallest positive value of \(\theta\) satisfying the equation $$24 \sin \theta - 7 \cos \theta = 17$$
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 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 P3 2019 November Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. Express \(( \sqrt { } 6 ) \sin x + \cos x\) in the form \(R \sin ( x + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). State the exact value of \(R\) and give \(\alpha\) correct to 3 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(( \sqrt { } 6 ) \sin 2 \theta + \cos 2 \theta = 2\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2019 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.8
7
    1. Express \(4 \sin \theta + 4 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
    2. Hence find the smallest positive value of \(\theta\) satisfying the equation \(4 \sin \theta + 4 \cos \theta = 5\).
  1. Solve the equation $$4 \cot 2 x = 5 + \tan x$$ for \(0 < x < \pi\), showing all necessary working and giving the answers correct to 2 decimal places.
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 2019 March Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7 The parametric equations of a curve are $$x = 2 t - \sin 2 t , \quad y = 5 t + \cos 2 t$$ for \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). At the point \(P\) on the curve, the gradient of the curve is 2 .
  1. Show that the value of the parameter at \(P\) satisfies the equation \(2 \sin 2 t - 4 \cos 2 t = 1\).
  2. By first expressing \(2 \sin 2 t - 4 \cos 2 t\) in the form \(R \sin ( 2 t - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), find the coordinates of \(P\). Give each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures.
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 2004 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. Express \(\cos \theta + \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), giving the exact values of \(R\) and \(\alpha\).
  2. Hence show that $$\frac { 1 } { ( \cos \theta + \sin \theta ) ^ { 2 } } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sec ^ { 2 } \left( \theta - \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)$$
  3. By differentiating \(\frac { \sin x } { \cos x }\), show that if \(y = \tan x\) then \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \sec ^ { 2 } x\).
  4. Using the results of parts (ii) and (iii), show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { ( \cos \theta + \sin \theta ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} \theta = 1$$
CAIE P2 2005 November Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Express \(12 \cos \theta - 5 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$12 \cos \theta - 5 \sin \theta = 10$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2007 November Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Express \(8 \sin \theta - 15 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$8 \sin \theta - 15 \cos \theta = 14$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2009 November Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Express \(3 \cos x + 4 \sin x\) in the form \(R \cos ( x - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), stating the exact value of \(R\) and giving the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos x + 4 \sin x = 4.5$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2010 November Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Express \(2 \sin \theta - \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$2 \sin \theta - \cos \theta = - 0.4$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2011 November Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
8
  1. Express \(5 \cos \theta - 3 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$5 \cos \theta - 3 \sin \theta = 4$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Write down the least value of \(15 \cos \theta - 9 \sin \theta\) as \(\theta\) varies.
CAIE P2 2013 November Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Find
    1. \(\int \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } + 6 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\),
    2. \(\int 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 6 } { \ln ( x + 2 ) } \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
    1. Express \(3 \cos \theta + \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
    2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos 2 x + \sin 2 x = 2$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2014 November Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Express \(5 \cos \theta - 12 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(5 \cos \theta - 12 \sin \theta = 8\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Find the greatest possible value of $$7 + 5 \cos \frac { 1 } { 2 } \phi - 12 \sin \frac { 1 } { 2 } \phi$$ as \(\phi\) varies, and determine the smallest positive value of \(\phi\) for which this greatest value occurs.
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CAIE P2 2015 November Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
3
  1. Express \(8 \sin \theta + 15 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$8 \sin \theta + 15 \cos \theta = 6$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2015 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Express \(( \sqrt { } 5 ) \cos \theta - 2 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence
    1. solve the equation \(( \sqrt { } 5 ) \cos \theta - 2 \sin \theta = 0.9\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\),
    2. state the greatest and least values of $$10 + ( \sqrt { } 5 ) \cos \theta - 2 \sin \theta$$ as \(\theta\) varies.
CAIE P2 2018 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.8
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6bf7ba66-8362-4ac0-8e5c-3f88a3ccdf86-12_424_488_260_826} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \sin 2 x + 3 \cos 2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). At the points \(P\) and \(Q\) on the curve, the gradient of the curve is 3 .
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
  2. By first expressing \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in the form \(R \cos ( 2 x + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), find the \(x\)-coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\), giving your answers correct to 4 significant figures.
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CAIE P2 2019 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. Express \(0.5 \cos \theta - 1.2 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(0.5 \cos \theta - 1.2 \sin \theta = 0.8\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Determine the greatest and least possible values of \(( 3 - \cos \theta + 2.4 \sin \theta ) ^ { 2 }\) as \(\theta\) varies.
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 Specimen Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
3
  1. Express \(8 \sin \theta + 15 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$8 \sin \theta + 15 \cos \theta = 6$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2020 June Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Express \(\sqrt { 2 } \cos x - \sqrt { 5 } \sin x\) in the form \(R \cos ( x + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 3 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\sqrt { 2 } \cos 2 \theta - \sqrt { 5 } \sin 2 \theta = 1\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2023 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Express \(3 \cos x + 2 \cos \left( x - 60 ^ { \circ } \right)\) in the form \(R \cos ( x - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). State the exact value of \(R\) and give \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos 2 \theta + 2 \cos \left( 2 \theta - 60 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2.5$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P3 2023 March Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Express \(5 \sin \theta + 12 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(5 \sin 2 x + 12 \cos 2 x = 6\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
CAIE P3 2024 March Q8
9 marks Challenging +1.2
8
  1. Express \(3 \sin x + 2 \sqrt { 2 } \cos \left( x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right)\) in the form \(\mathrm { R } \sin ( \mathrm { x } + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). State the exact value of \(R\) and give \(\alpha\) correct to 3 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation $$6 \sin \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta + 4 \sqrt { 2 } \cos \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right) = 3$$ for \(- 4 \pi < \theta < 4 \pi\).