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Trigonometry Practise Questions

QUESTION 1

(a) If −3 sin β − 2 = 0 and 𝛽 ∈ [0°;270°], use a sketch in the correct quadrant to


determine the value of: 1 + tan2 𝛽 without a calculator. (5)

(b) If, cos 75˚ = m express each of the following in terms of m, showing all your working:

(1) cos2 105° (2)

(2) sin 15° (2)

(3) tan 15° (2)

(c) Given the expression:

cos ( 180° − 𝑘). sin ( 𝑘 − 90°) − 1


tan2 ( 540° + 𝑘). sin ( 90° + 𝑘). cos( − 𝑘)

(1) Simplify the expression. (7)

(2) Determine the values of 𝑘 ∈ [0°;360°] for which the expression is undefined. (6)

(d) Prove that:

1 + sin θ 1 − sin θ 4 tan θ


− = (5)
1 − sin θ 1 + sin θ cos θ

(e) Determine the general solution of:

6 sin2 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 = 4 (7)

(f) If p = tan A + sin A and q = tan A − sin A, prove that:

pq = tan2 A . sin2 A (5)


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QUESTION 2

Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow.

TQ̂ R = 90°, QŜ P = 40°, SR


̂ P = 29°, QS = 30 m and SR = 10 m.
̂
It is also given that TQP = 𝜃.

P
2
1


1 40 29
Q 30 m S 10 m R

(a) Give a reason why P̂ 1 = 11°. (1)

(b) Calculate the length of PS. (3)

(c) Determine the value of  , correct to the nearest degree. (5)


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QUESTION 3

The sketch graphs of f(x) = sin a x and g(x) = cos ( x – b) is given below.

(1) Determine the values of a and b. (2)

(2) Determine the coordinates of C, a turning point on g(x). (2)

(3) For which values of x, where x < 0, is f (x).g(x) ≥ 0? (3)

(4) Determine the equation of f (x) if the y-axis is moved 30° to the left. (1)
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