Rational trig expressions

Solve equations involving fractions with trigonometric functions in numerators and/or denominators.

9 questions · Standard +0.6

1.05j Trigonometric identities: tan=sin/cos and sin^2+cos^2=11.05o Trigonometric equations: solve in given intervals
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CAIE P1 2020 March Q5
5 marks Standard +0.8
5 Solve the equation $$\frac { \tan \theta + 3 \sin \theta + 2 } { \tan \theta - 3 \sin \theta + 1 } = 2$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P1 2021 March Q3
4 marks Standard +0.3
3 Solve the equation \(\frac { \tan \theta + 2 \sin \theta } { \tan \theta - 2 \sin \theta } = 3\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P1 2021 November Q1
4 marks Standard +0.3
1 Solve the equation \(2 \cos \theta = 7 - \frac { 3 } { \cos \theta }\) for \(- 90 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P1 2014 November Q3
4 marks Standard +0.8
3 Solve the equation \(\frac { 13 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta } { 2 + \cos \theta } + \cos \theta = 2\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI Paper 2 2023 June Q17
6 marks Standard +0.8
17 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Solve the equation \(2 \sin x + \sec x = 4 \cos x\), where \(- \pi < x < \pi\).
Edexcel P2 2022 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable. Solve, for \(-180° < \theta \leq 180°\), the equation $$3\tan(\theta + 43°) = 2\cos(\theta + 43°)$$ [6]
OCR MEI C2 2013 January Q9
5 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Show that the equation \(\frac{\tan \theta}{\cos \theta} = 1\) may be rewritten as \(\sin \theta = 1 - \sin^2 \theta\). [2]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\frac{\tan \theta}{\cos \theta} = 1\) for \(0° \leq \theta \leq 360°\). [3]
OCR C3 Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Prove, by counter-example, that the statement "\(\cosec \theta - \sin \theta > 0\) for all values of \(\theta\) in the interval \(0 < \theta < \pi\)" is false. [2]
  2. Find the values of \(\theta\) in the interval \(0 < \theta < \pi\) such that $$\cosec \theta - \sin \theta = 2,$$ giving your answers to 2 decimal places. [5]
Edexcel AEA 2015 June Q3
9 marks Challenging +1.8
Solve for \(0 < x < 360°\) $$\cot 2x - \tan 78° = \frac{(\sec x)(\sec 78°)}{2}$$ where \(x\) is not an integer multiple of \(90°\) [9]