The intensity I I\,I of a laser beam passing through a specific optical filter is modeled by the equation I=5cos2α+sin2αI = 5\cos^2 \alpha + \sin 2\alphaI=5cos2α+sin2α, where α \alpha\,α is the angle of incidence.
Given that I=2I = 2I=2, show that 2tan2α−2tanα−3=02\tan^2 \alpha - 2\tan \alpha - 3 = 02tan2α−2tanα−3=0
Hence, find all possible values of α \alpha\,α in the range 0<α<2π 0 < \alpha < 2\pi\,0<α<2π for which the intensity is 2 units. Give your answers to two decimal places.
Determine the values of x x\,x in the interval 0<x<π3\displaystyle 0 < x < \frac{\pi}{3}0<x<3π such that 5cos2(3x+π4)+sin(6x+π2)=25\cos^2 \left( 3x + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) + \sin \left( 6x + \frac{\pi}{2} \right) = 25cos2(3x+4π)+sin(6x+2π)=2 Give your answers to one decimal place.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 7.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 29 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.