1.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals

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Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2020 Specimen Q10
4 marks Standard +0.3
10
  1. Prove that \(\cot \theta + \frac { \sin \theta } { 1 + \cos \theta } = \operatorname { cosec } \theta\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\cot \left( \theta + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right) + \frac { \sin \left( \theta + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right) } { 1 + \cos \left( \theta + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right) } = \frac { 5 } { 2 }\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 Specimen Q5
4 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Show that the equation \(4 - \frac { 4 } { \operatorname { cosec } x } = 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x\) can be expressed in the form $$3 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 4 \sin x + 1 = 0$$
  2. Hence find all values of \(x\) for which \(0 < x < \pi\) that satisfy the equation $$4 - \frac { 4 } { \operatorname { cosec } x } = 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x$$
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 Specimen Q4
4 marks Standard +0.8
4
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = \sqrt { 2 } \sin x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\). The points \(P\) and \(Q\) on the graph have \(x\)-coordinates \(\frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi\), respectively.
  2. Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(P\). The normals to the curve at \(P\) and \(Q\) intersect at the point \(R\).
  3. Determine the exact coordinates of \(R\).
WJEC Unit 1 2018 June Q3
Moderate -0.8
Solve the following equation for values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(360 ^ { \circ }\). $$2 - 3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 2 \sin \theta$$
04
a) Given that \(y = \frac { 5 } { x } + 6 \sqrt [ 3 ] { x }\), find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) when \(x = 8\). b) Find \(\int \left( 5 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } + 12 x ^ { - 5 } + 7 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
05
The diagram below shows a sketch of \(y = f ( x )\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{805df86d-3115-4311-982a-263e114a9722-3_659_828_445_639}
a) Sketch the graph of \(y = 4 + f ( x )\), clearly indicating any asymptotes.
b) Sketch the graph of \(y = f ( x - 3 )\), clearly indicating any asymptotes.

0 6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{805df86d-3115-4311-982a-263e114a9722-3_609_869_1491_619} The sketch shows the curve \(C\) with equation \(y = 14 + 5 x - x ^ { 2 }\) and line \(L\) with equation \(y = x + 2\). The line intersects the curve at the points \(A\) and \(B\).
a) Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\).
b) Calculate the area enclosed by \(L\) and \(C\).
07
Prove that $$\frac { \sin ^ { 3 } \theta + \sin \theta \cos ^ { 2 } \theta } { \cos \theta } \equiv \tan \theta$$
WJEC Unit 3 2019 June Q9
Standard +0.3
a) Given that \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are two angles such that \(\tan \alpha = 2 \cot \beta\), show that $$\tan ( \alpha + \beta ) = - ( \tan \alpha + \tan \beta )$$ b) Find all values of \(\theta\) in the range \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\) satisfying the equation $$4 \tan \theta = 3 \sec ^ { 2 } \theta - 7$$
WJEC Unit 3 2022 June Q1
Standard +0.3
Solve the equation $$6 \sec ^ { 2 } x - 8 = \tan x$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P1 2023 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
    1. By first expanding \((\cos \theta + \sin \theta)^2\), find the three solutions of the equation $$(\cos \theta + \sin \theta)^2 = 1$$ for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\). [3]
    2. Hence verify that the only solutions of the equation \(\cos \theta + \sin \theta = 1\) for \(0 < \theta < \pi\) are \(0\) and \(\frac{1}{2}\pi\). [2]
  1. Prove the identity \(\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta + \sin \theta} + \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} \equiv \frac{\cos \theta + \sin \theta - 1}{1 - 2\sin^2 \theta}\). [3]
  2. Using the results of (a)(ii) and (b), solve the equation $$\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta + \sin \theta} + \frac{1 - \cos \theta}{\cos \theta - \sin \theta} = 2(\cos \theta + \sin \theta - 1)$$ for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\). [3]
CAIE P1 2024 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Prove the identity \(\frac{\sin^2 x - \cos x - 1}{1 + \cos x} \equiv -\cos x\). [3]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{\sin^2 x - \cos x - 1}{2 + 2\cos x} = \frac{1}{4}\) for \(0° \leq x \leq 360°\). [3]
CAIE P1 2024 June Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.5
  1. Show that the equation \(\frac{7\tan\theta}{\cos\theta} + 12 = 0\) can be expressed as $$12\sin^2\theta - 7\sin\theta - 12 = 0.$$ [3]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{7\tan\theta}{\cos\theta} + 12 = 0\) for \(0° < \theta \leqslant 360°\). [3]
CAIE P1 2023 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Verify the identity \((2x - 1)(4x^2 + 2x - 1) \equiv 8x^3 - 4x + 1\). [1]
  2. Prove the identity \(\frac{\tan^2\theta + 1}{\tan^2\theta - 1} \equiv \frac{1}{1 - 2\cos^2\theta}\). [3]
  3. Using the results of (a) and (b), solve the equation $$\frac{\tan^2\theta + 1}{\tan^2\theta - 1} = 4\cos\theta,$$ for \(0° < \theta \leqslant 180°\). [5]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. It is given that \(\beta\) is an angle between \(90°\) and \(180°\) such that \(\sin \beta = a\). Express \(\tan^2 \beta - 3 \sin \beta \cos \beta\) in terms of \(a\). [3]
  2. Solve the equation \(\sin^2 \theta + 2 \cos^2 \theta = 4 \sin \theta + 3\) for \(0° < \theta < 360°\). [5]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q2
2 marks Challenging +1.2
Find the exact solution of the equation $$\cos\frac{x}{6} + \tan 2x + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 0 \text{ for } -\frac{1}{4}\pi < x < \frac{1}{4}\pi.$$ [2]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.3
Solve the equation \(4\sin^4\theta + 12\sin^2\theta - 7 = 0\) for \(0° \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360°\). [4]
CAIE P1 2010 June Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Show that the equation $$3(2\sin x - \cos x) = 2(\sin x - 3\cos x)$$ can be written in the form \(\tan x = -\frac{4}{5}\). [2]
  2. Solve the equation \(3(2\sin x - \cos x) = 2(\sin x - 3\cos x)\), for \(0° \leq x \leq 360°\). [2]
CAIE P1 2010 June Q11
10 marks Moderate -0.3
The function \(f : x \mapsto 4 - 3\sin x\) is defined for the domain \(0 \leq x < 2\pi\).
  1. Solve the equation \(f(x) = 2\). [3]
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = f(x)\). [2]
  3. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which the equation \(f(x) = k\) has no solution. [2]
The function \(g : x \mapsto 4 - 3\sin x\) is defined for the domain \(\frac{1}{2}\pi \leq x \leq A\).
  1. State the largest value of \(A\) for which \(g\) has an inverse. [1]
  2. For this value of \(A\), find the value of \(g^{-1}(3)\). [2]
CAIE P1 2011 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Prove the identity \(\frac{\cos \theta}{\tan \theta(1 - \sin \theta)} \equiv 1 + \frac{1}{\sin \theta}\). [3]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{\cos \theta}{\tan \theta(1 - \sin \theta)} = 4\), for \(0° \leq \theta \leq 360°\). [3]
CAIE P1 2011 June Q9
8 marks Moderate -0.3
The function \(f\) is such that \(f(x) = 3 - 4\cos^k x\), for \(0 \leq x \leq \pi\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  1. In the case where \(k = 2\),
    1. find the range of \(f\), [2]
    2. find the exact solutions of the equation \(f(x) = 1\). [3]
  2. In the case where \(k = 1\),
    1. sketch the graph of \(y = f(x)\), [2]
    2. state, with a reason, whether \(f\) has an inverse. [1]
CAIE P1 2012 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Prove the identity \(\tan x + \frac{1}{\tan x} = \frac{1}{\sin x \cos x}\). [2]
  2. Solve the equation \(\frac{2}{\sin x \cos x} = 1 + 3 \tan x\), for \(0° \leqslant x \leqslant 180°\). [4]
CAIE P1 2012 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Solve the equation \(\sin 2x + 3 \cos 2x = 0\) for \(0° \leqslant x \leqslant 360°\). [5]
  2. How many solutions has the equation \(\sin 2x + 3 \cos 2x = 0\) for \(0° \leqslant x \leqslant 1080°\)? [1]
CAIE P1 2015 June Q8
9 marks Moderate -0.3
The function \(\text{f} : x \mapsto 5 + 3\cos(\frac{1}{3}x)\) is defined for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi\).
  1. Solve the equation \(\text{f}(x) = 7\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [3]
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = \text{f}(x)\). [2]
  3. Explain why \(\text{f}\) has an inverse. [1]
  4. Obtain an expression for \(\text{f}^{-1}(x)\). [3]
CAIE P1 2015 June Q5
5 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Prove the identity \(\frac{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta + \cos \theta} \equiv \frac{\tan \theta - 1}{\tan \theta + 1}\). [1]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{\sin \theta - \cos \theta}{\sin \theta + \cos \theta} = \frac{\tan \theta}{6}\), for \(0° \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180°\). [4]
CAIE P1 2015 June Q6
6 marks Moderate -0.3
A tourist attraction in a city centre is a big vertical wheel on which passengers can ride. The wheel turns in such a way that the height, \(h\) m, of a passenger above the ground is given by the formula \(h = 60(1 - \cos kt)\). In this formula, \(k\) is a constant, \(t\) is the time in minutes that has elapsed since the passenger started the ride at ground level and \(kt\) is measured in radians.
  1. Find the greatest height of the passenger above the ground. [1]
One complete revolution of the wheel takes 30 minutes.
  1. Show that \(k = \frac{\pi}{15}\pi\). [2]
  2. Find the time for which the passenger is above a height of 90 m. [3]
CAIE P1 2017 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Show that the equation \(\frac{2 \sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta + \cos \theta} = 2 \tan \theta\) may be expressed as \(\cos^2 \theta = 2 \sin^2 \theta\). [3]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{2 \sin \theta + \cos \theta}{\sin \theta + \cos \theta} = 2 \tan \theta\) for \(0° < \theta < 180°\). [3]
CAIE P1 2019 June Q9
10 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_9} The function f : \(x \mapsto p \sin^2 2x + q\) is defined for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are positive constants. The diagram shows the graph of \(y = \text{f}(x)\).
  1. In terms of \(p\) and \(q\), state the range of f. [2]
  2. State the number of solutions of the following equations.
    1. \(\text{f}(x) = p + q\) [1]
    2. \(\text{f}(x) = q\) [1]
    3. \(\text{f}(x) = \frac{1}{2}p + q\) [1]
  3. For the case where \(p = 3\) and \(q = 2\), solve the equation \(\text{f}(x) = 4\), showing all necessary working. [5]
CAIE P1 2019 March Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Solve the equation \(3\sin^2 2\theta + 8\cos 2\theta = 0\) for \(0° < \theta < 180°\). [5]
  2. \includegraphics{figure_7b} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = a + \tan bx\), where \(x\) is measured in radians and \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. The curve intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(\left(-\frac{1}{6}\pi, 0\right)\) and the \(y\)-axis at \((0, \sqrt{3})\). Find the values of \(a\) and \(b\). [3]