6.4 Trigonometric Identities
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Prove that:

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sec⁡4A−tan⁡4A≡2sec⁡2A−1\sec^4 A - \tan^4 A \equiv 2\sec^2 A - 1sec4A−tan4A≡2sec2A−1

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Hence solve, for 0≤A≤3600 \leq A \leq 3600≤A≤360, the equation,

sec⁡4A−tan⁡4A=3 \sec^4 A - \tan^4 A = 3 sec4A−tan4A=3
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6.4 Trigonometric Identities Questions

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 6.4 Trigonometric Identities with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 12 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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