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A-LevelMathematicsTrigonometry9709/12 · May/June 2010 · Q14 Marks

(i) Show that the equation 3(2 sin x − cos x) = 2(sin x – 3 cos x) can be written in the form tan x = -¾. (ii) Solve the equation 3(2 sin x − cos x) = 2(sin x − 3 cos x), for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°.

  1. (i)Show that the equation 3(2 sin x − cos x) = 2(sin x – 3 cos x) can be written in the form tan x = -¾.[2]
  2. (ii)Solve the equation 3(2 sin x − cos x) = 2(sin x − 3 cos x), for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] Expanding, collecting, use of t = s ÷ c
  2. [A1] Answer given. All correct.
  3. [B1] co
  4. [B1√] For 180 + first answer.

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Topic
Trigonometry, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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