Show then solve: compound angle substitution

A question is this type if and only if part (a) establishes a quadratic form for a basic trig equation and part (b) applies that result to solve the same equation with a compound argument (e.g. 2θ, 2x−10°) in a given interval.

8 questions · Standard +0.2

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 2024 June Q4
6 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Show that the equation \(\cos \theta ( 7 \tan \theta - 5 \cos \theta ) = 1\) can be written in the form \(a \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + b \sin \theta + c = 0\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\cos 2 x ( 7 \tan 2 x - 5 \cos 2 x ) = 1\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 180 ^ { \circ }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6976a4b-aecf-43f1-a3f2-bcad37d03585-06_2718_35_141_2012} \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6976a4b-aecf-43f1-a3f2-bcad37d03585-07_2714_33_144_22}
Edexcel C12 2017 June Q13
10 marks Standard +0.3
13. (a) Show that the equation $$5 \cos x + 1 = \sin x \tan x$$ can be written in the form $$6 \cos ^ { 2 } x + \cos x - 1 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\) $$5 \cos 2 \theta + 1 = \sin 2 \theta \tan 2 \theta$$ giving your answers, where appropriate, to one decimal place.
(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
Edexcel C12 2016 October Q10
8 marks Standard +0.3
10. (a) Given that $$8 \tan x = - 3 \cos x$$ show that $$3 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 8 \sin x - 3 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\), $$8 \tan 2 \theta = - 3 \cos 2 \theta$$ giving your answers to one decimal place.
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Edexcel C12 2018 October Q12
8 marks Standard +0.3
12. (a) Show that the equation $$6 \cos x - 5 \tan x = 0$$ may be expressed in the form $$6 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 5 \sin x - 6 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\) $$6 \cos \left( 2 \theta - 10 ^ { \circ } \right) - 5 \tan \left( 2 \theta - 10 ^ { \circ } \right) = 0$$ giving your answers to one decimal place.
(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
Edexcel P2 2023 June Q9
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  1. Show that $$3 \cos \theta ( \tan \theta \sin \theta + 3 ) = 11 - 5 \cos \theta$$ may be written as $$3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - 14 \cos \theta + 8 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve, for \(0 < x < 360 ^ { \circ }\) $$3 \cos 2 x ( \tan 2 x \sin 2 x + 3 ) = 11 - 5 \cos 2 x$$ giving your answers to one decimal place.
Edexcel C2 2014 January Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9. (a) Show that the equation $$5 \sin x - \cos ^ { 2 } x + 2 \sin ^ { 2 } x = 1$$ can be written in the form $$3 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 5 \sin x - 2 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$5 \sin 2 \theta - \cos ^ { 2 } 2 \theta + 2 \sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta = 1$$ giving your answers to 2 decimal places.
Edexcel AS Paper 1 2023 June Q12
9 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  1. Show that the equation $$4 \tan x = 5 \cos x$$ can be written as $$5 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 4 \sin x - 5 = 0$$
  2. Hence solve, for \(0 < x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\) $$4 \tan x = 5 \cos x$$ giving your answers to one decimal place.
  3. Hence find the number of solutions of the equation $$4 \tan 3 x = 5 \cos 3 x$$ in the interval \(0 < x \leqslant 1800 ^ { \circ }\), explaining briefly the reason for your answer.
AQA C4 2010 June Q5
11 marks Standard +0.3
    1. Show that the equation \(3\cos 2x + 2\sin x + 1 = 0\) can be written in the form $$3\sin^2 x - \sin x - 2 = 0$$ [3 marks]
    2. Hence, given that \(3\cos 2x + 2\sin x + 1 = 0\), find the possible values of \(\sin x\). [2 marks]
    1. Express \(3\cos 2x + 2\sin 2x\) in the form \(R\cos(2x - \alpha)\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0° < \alpha < 90°\), giving \(\alpha\) to the nearest \(0.1°\). [3 marks]
    2. Hence solve the equation $$3\cos 2x + 2\sin 2x + 1 = 0$$ for all solutions in the interval \(0° < x < 180°\), giving \(x\) to the nearest \(0.1°\). [3 marks]