1.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

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OCR MEI C4 Q2
18 marks Challenging +1.2
2 Fig. 6 shows the arch ABCD of a bridge. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} The section from \(B\) to \(C\) is part of the curve \(O B C E\) with parametric equations $$x = a ( \theta - \sin \theta ) , y = a ( 1 - \cos \theta ) \text { for } 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi \text {, }$$ where \(a\) is a constant.
  1. Find, in terms of \(a\),
    (A) the length of the straight line OE,
    (B) the maximum height of the arch.
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(\theta\). The straight line sections AB and CD are inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal, and are tangents to the curve at B and C respectively. BC is parallel to the \(x\)-axis. BF is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.
  3. Show that at the point B the parameter \(\theta\) satisfies the equation $$\sin \theta = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 } } ( 1 \quad \cos \theta ) .$$ Verify that \(\theta = \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi\) is a solution of this equation.
    Hence show that \(\mathrm { BF } = \frac { 3 } { 2 } a\), and find OF in terms of \(a\), giving your answer exactly.
  4. Find BC and AF in terms of \(a\). Given that the straight line distance AD is 20 metres, calculate the value of \(a\).
OCR C4 Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 Express \(4 \cos \theta - \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < { } _ { 2 } ^ { 1 } \pi\).-
Hence solve the equation \(4 \cos \theta - \sin \theta = 3\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
OCR C4 Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4 Solve the equation \(\cos 2 \theta = \sin \theta\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\), giving your answers in terms of \(\pi\).
OCR C4 Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 Express \(\sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R\) and \(\alpha\) are constants to be determined, and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Hence solve the equation \(\sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta = 1\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q1
7 marks Moderate -0.3
1 Express \(6 \cos 2 \theta + \sin \theta\) in terms of \(\sin \theta\).
Hence solve the equation \(6 \cos 2 \theta + \sin \theta = 0\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q2
8 marks Standard +0.3
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  1. Show that \(\cos ( \alpha + \beta ) = \frac { 1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta } { \sec \alpha \sec \beta }\).
  2. Hence show that \(\cos 2 \alpha = \frac { 1 - \tan ^ { 2 } \alpha } { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \alpha }\).
  3. Hence or otherwise solve the equation \(\frac { 1 - \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 Given the equation \(\sin \left( + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2 \cos [\), show that \(\sin + \cos = 22 \cos\). Hence solve, correct to 2 decimal places, the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \quad \left[ \sqrt { 3 } 60 ^ { \circ } \right.\). $$\leqslant \leqslant$$
OCR MEI C4 Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 Solve the equation \(\tan \left( \theta + 45 ^ { \circ } \right) = 1 - 2 \tan \theta\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 90 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5 Given that \(\sin ( \theta + \alpha ) = 2 \sin \theta\), show that \(\tan \theta = \frac { \sin \alpha } { 2 - \cos \alpha }\). Hence solve the equation \(\sin \left( \theta + 40 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2 \sin \theta\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6 Solve the equation \(2 \cos 2 x = 1 + \cos x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q2
7 marks Moderate -0.3
2 Express \(3 \cos \theta + 4 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { - \pi } { 2 }\).
Hence solve the equation \(3 \cos \theta + 4 \sin \theta = 2\) for \(\quad - \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
OCR MEI C4 Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3 Show that the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } x + 5 \cot x = 3 \sin x\) may be rearranged as $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } x + 5 \cos x - 2 = 0$$ Hence solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\), giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
OCR MEI C4 Q4
18 marks Standard +0.3
4 Part of the track of a roller-coaster is modelled by a curve with the parametric equations $$x = 2 \theta - \sin \theta , \quad y = 4 \cos \theta \quad \text { for } 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi$$ This is shown in Fig. 8. B is a minimum point, and BC is vertical. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9ac55ae6-7a7f-47d0-a363-92da179be4ca-3_591_1437_433_391} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 8}
\end{figure}
  1. Find the values of the parameter at A and B . Hence show that the ratio of the lengths OA and AC is \(( \pi - 1 ) : ( \pi + 1 )\).
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(\theta\). Find the gradient of the track at A .
  3. Show that, when the gradient of the track is \(1 , \theta\) satisfies the equation $$\cos \theta - 4 \sin \theta = 2$$
  4. Express \(\cos \theta - 4 \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\). Hence solve the equation \(\cos \theta - 4 \sin \theta = 2\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
OCR MEI C4 Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5 Express \(4 \cos \theta - \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta + \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
Hence solve the equation \(4 \cos \theta - \sin \theta = 3\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
OCR MEI C4 Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 Show that the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } x + 5 \cot x = 3 \sin x\) may be rearranged as $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } x + 5 \cos x - 2 = 0$$ Hence solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\), giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
OCR MEI C4 Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
5 Solve the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta = 1 + 2 \cot \theta\), for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q6
6 marks Standard +0.3
6 Given that \(\operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta - \cot \theta = 3\), show that \(\cot ^ { 2 } \theta - \cot \theta - 2 = 0\).
Hence solve the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta - \cot \theta = 3\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q8
4 marks Moderate -0.8
8 Solve the equation $$\sec ^ { 2 } \theta = 4 , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi ,$$ giving your answers in terms of \(\pi\).
OCR MEI C4 Q1
6 marks Standard +0.3
1 Solve the equation \(2 \sec ^ { 2 } \theta = 5 \tan \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
OCR MEI C4 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
2 Solve, correct to 2 decimal places, the equation \(\cot 2 \theta = 3\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C4 Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 Show that \(\cot 2 \theta = \frac { 1 - \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } { 2 \tan \theta }\).
Hence solve the equation $$\cot 2 \theta = 1 + \tan \theta \quad \text { for } 0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ } .$$
Edexcel AEA 2002 Specimen Q3
12 marks Challenging +1.8
3.Solve for values of \(\theta\) ,in degrees,in the range \(0 \leq \theta \leq 360\) , $$\sqrt { } 2 \times ( \sin 2 \theta + \cos \theta ) + \cos 3 \theta = \sin 2 \theta + \cos \theta$$
Edexcel AEA 2022 June Q3
12 marks Challenging +1.8
3.(a)Use the formulae for \(\sin ( A \pm B )\) and \(\cos ( A \pm B )\) to prove that \(\tan \left( 90 ^ { \circ } - \theta \right) \equiv \cot \theta\) (b)Solve for \(0 < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\) $$2 - \sec ^ { 2 } \left( \theta + 11 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2 \tan \left( \theta + 11 ^ { \circ } \right) \tan \left( \theta - 34 ^ { \circ } \right)$$ Give each answer as an integer in degrees.
Edexcel AEA 2003 June Q2
8 marks Challenging +1.2
2.Find the values of \(\tan \theta\) such that $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - \sin \theta \sec \theta = 2 \sin 2 \theta - 2 .$$
Edexcel AEA 2005 June Q2
8 marks Challenging +1.2
2.Solve,for \(0 < \theta < 2 \pi\) , $$\sin 2 \theta + \cos 2 \theta + 1 = \sqrt { 6 } \cos \theta$$ giving your answers in terms of \(\pi\) .