Find exact values using identities

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find exact values of trigonometric expressions (not solve equations) using proven identities.

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AQA AS Paper 2 2018 June Q9
3 marks Standard +0.3
It is given that \(\cos 15° = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2 + \sqrt{3}}\) and \(\sin 15° = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2 - \sqrt{3}}\) Show that \(\tan^2 15°\) can be written in the form \(a + b\sqrt{3}\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers. Fully justify your answer. [3 marks]