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Question 44

Given that θ \theta\,θ satisfies the equation sin⁡(2θ−45)=3cos⁡(2θ−45)\sin(2\theta - 45) = 3 \cos(2\theta - 45)sin(2θ−45)=3cos(2θ−45).

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Show that tan⁡2θ=−2\tan 2\theta = -2tan2θ=−2

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Hence find, in surd form, the exact value of tan⁡θ\tan \thetatanθ, given that θ \theta\,θ is an obtuse angle.

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Trigonometry and Modelling Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Trigonometry and Modelling

137 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Trigonometry and Modelling, covering 7.1 Addition Formulae, 7.2 Double Angle Formulae, 7.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations, 7.4 Simplifying a cos x +- b sin x, 7.5 Proving Trigonometric Identities, and 7.6 Modelling with Trigonometric Functions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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