Show then solve: sin²/cos² substitution

A question is this type if and only if it asks (a) to show that an equation involving sin²θ and cos²θ (using sin²+cos²=1) can be rewritten as a quadratic in one trig function, then (b) solve the resulting quadratic in a given interval.

24 questions · Moderate -0.3

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 2004 November Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 The function \(\mathrm { f } : x \mapsto 5 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x\) is defined for the domain \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Express \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) in the form \(a + b \sin ^ { 2 } x\), stating the values of \(a\) and \(b\).
  2. Hence find the values of \(x\) for which \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 7 \sin x\).
  3. State the range of f .
CAIE P1 2017 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5201a3d5-7733-4d10-9de5-0c2255e3ad60-12_499_568_267_826} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = a + b \sin x\). Find the values of the constants \(a\) and \(b\).
    1. Show that the equation $$( \sin \theta + 2 \cos \theta ) ( 1 + \sin \theta - \cos \theta ) = \sin \theta ( 1 + \cos \theta )$$ may be expressed as \(3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - 2 \cos \theta - 1 = 0\).
    2. Hence solve the equation $$( \sin \theta + 2 \cos \theta ) ( 1 + \sin \theta - \cos \theta ) = \sin \theta ( 1 + \cos \theta )$$ for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
Edexcel C12 2016 June Q8
7 marks Standard +0.3
8. In this question the angle \(\theta\) is measured in degrees throughout.
  1. Show that the equation $$\frac { 5 + \sin \theta } { 3 \cos \theta } = 2 \cos \theta , \quad \theta \neq ( 2 n + 1 ) 90 ^ { \circ } , \quad n \in \mathbb { Z }$$ may be rewritten as $$6 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \sin \theta - 1 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve, for \(- 90 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 90 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$\frac { 5 + \sin \theta } { 3 \cos \theta } = 2 \cos \theta$$ Give your answers to one decimal place, where appropriate.
Edexcel C12 2019 June Q12
8 marks Standard +0.3
12. (a) Show that $$\frac { 2 + \cos x } { 3 + \sin ^ { 2 } x } = \frac { 4 } { 7 }$$ may be expressed in the form $$a \cos ^ { 2 } x + b \cos x + c = 0$$ where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are constants to be found.
(b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 2 \pi\), the equation $$\frac { 2 + \cos x } { 3 + \sin ^ { 2 } x } = \frac { 4 } { 7 }$$ giving your answers in radians to 2 decimal places.
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Edexcel C2 2005 January Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4. (a) Show that the equation $$5 \cos ^ { 2 } x = 3 ( 1 + \sin x )$$ can be written as $$5 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 3 \sin x - 2 = 0 .$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$5 \cos ^ { 2 } x = 3 ( 1 + \sin x )$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place where appropriate.
Edexcel C2 2009 January Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
8. (a) Show that the equation $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 9 \cos x - 6 = 0$$ can be written as $$4 \cos ^ { 2 } x - 9 \cos x + 2 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 720 ^ { \circ }\), $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 9 \cos x - 6 = 0$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
Edexcel C2 2010 January Q2
6 marks Moderate -0.3
2. (a) Show that the equation $$5 \sin x = 1 + 2 \cos ^ { 2 } x$$ can be written in the form $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 5 \sin x - 3 = 0$$ (b) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\), $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 5 \sin x - 3 = 0$$
Edexcel C2 2011 January Q7
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. (a) Show that the equation
$$3 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 7 \sin x = \cos ^ { 2 } x - 4$$ can be written in the form $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 7 \sin x + 3 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\), $$3 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 7 \sin x = \cos ^ { 2 } x - 4$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place where appropriate.
Edexcel C2 2017 June Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
8. (a) Show that the equation $$\cos ^ { 2 } x = 8 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 6 \sin x$$ can be written in the form $$( 3 \sin x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } = 2$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 360 ^ { \circ }\), $$\cos ^ { 2 } x = 8 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 6 \sin x$$ giving your answers to 2 decimal places.
OCR C2 2007 June Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Show that the equation $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = \sin \theta + 1$$ can be expressed in the form $$3 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \sin \theta - 2 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = \sin \theta + 1 ,$$ giving all values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C2 2007 June Q8
5 marks Moderate -0.8
8
  1. Show that the equation \(2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta + 7 \sin \theta = 5\) may be written in the form $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - 7 \sin \theta + 3 = 0$$
  2. By factorising this quadratic equation, solve the equation for values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(180 ^ { \circ }\). Section B (36 marks)
OCR MEI C2 2009 June Q7
5 marks Moderate -0.8
7 Show that the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 4 - \sin \theta\) may be written in the form $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - \sin \theta = 0$$ Hence solve the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 4 - \sin \theta\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C2 Q5
5 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Express \(2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + 3 \cos \theta\) as a quadratic function of \(\cos \theta\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + 3 \cos \theta = 3\), giving all values of \(\theta\) correct to the nearest degree in the range \(0 ^ { \circ } \leq \theta \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR C2 Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
3. (i) Show that the equation $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } x ^ { \circ } + \sin ^ { 2 } x ^ { \circ } + 5 \sin x ^ { \circ } = 0$$ can be written as a quadratic equation in \(\sin \chi ^ { \circ }\).
(ii) Hence solve, for \(0 \leq x < 360\), the equation $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } x ^ { \circ } + \sin ^ { 2 } x ^ { \circ } + 5 \sin x ^ { \circ } = 0$$
OCR MEI C2 Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.3
1 Show that the equation \(\sin ^ { 2 } x = 3 \cos x - 2\) can be expressed as a quadratic equation in \(\cos x\) and hence solve the equation for values of \(x\) between 0 and \(2 \pi\).
OCR MEI C2 Q8
5 marks Moderate -0.3
8 Show that the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 4 - \sin \theta\) may be written in the form $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - \sin \theta = 0$$ Hence solve the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 4 - \sin \theta\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C2 Q10
5 marks Moderate -0.3
10
  1. Show that the equation \(2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta + 7 \sin \theta = 5\) may be written in the form $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta - 7 \sin \theta + 3 = 0$$
  2. By factorising this quadratic equation, solve the equation for values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(180 ^ { \circ }\). [4]
OCR MEI C2 Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Show that the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 1 + \sin \theta\) can be expressed as $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \sin \theta - 3 = 0$$ Hence solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR C2 2010 January Q1
6 marks Moderate -0.3
1
  1. Show that the equation $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } x = 5 \cos x - 1$$ can be expressed in the form $$2 \cos ^ { 2 } x + 5 \cos x - 3 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } x = 5 \cos x - 1$$ giving all values of \(x\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C2 2012 January Q8
5 marks Moderate -0.8
8 Show that the equation \(4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta = 1 + \sin \theta\) can be expressed as $$4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \sin \theta - 3 = 0 .$$ Hence solve the equation for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI C2 2015 June Q7
5 marks Moderate -0.3
7 Show that the equation \(\sin ^ { 2 } x = 3 \cos x - 2\) can be expressed as a quadratic equation in \(\cos x\) and hence solve the equation for values of \(x\) between 0 and \(2 \pi\).
AQA C2 2012 January Q8
10 marks Moderate -0.3
8
  1. Given that \(2 \sin \theta = 7 \cos \theta\), find the value of \(\tan \theta\).
    1. Use an appropriate identity to show that the equation $$6 \sin ^ { 2 } x = 4 + \cos x$$ can be written as $$6 \cos ^ { 2 } x + \cos x - 2 = 0$$
    2. Hence solve the equation \(6 \sin ^ { 2 } x = 4 + \cos x\) in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\), giving your answers to the nearest degree.
AQA C2 2015 June Q6
10 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Solve the equation \(\sin ( x + 0.7 ) = 0.6\) in the interval \(- \pi < x < \pi\), giving your answers in radians to two significant figures.
  2. It is given that \(5 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - \cos \theta = \sin ^ { 2 } \theta\).
    1. By forming and solving a suitable quadratic equation, find the possible values of \(\cos \theta\).
    2. Hence show that a possible value of \(\tan \theta\) is \(2 \sqrt { 2 }\).
OCR C2 Specimen Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Show that the equation \(15\cos^2\theta = 13 + \sin\theta\) may be written as a quadratic equation in \(\sin\theta\). [2]
  2. Hence solve the equation, giving all values of \(\theta\) such that \(0 \leq \theta \leq 360\). [6]