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2020 trigonometry tutorial

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Question 1
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Given: sin 𝛼 = where 90° ≤ 𝛼 ≤ 270°.With the aid of a sketch and without the use of a
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calculator, calculate:
1.1 tan 𝛼 (3)
1.2 sin(90° + 𝛼) (2)
1.3 cos 2𝛼 (3)
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Question 2
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Given: tan 𝛼 = 4
, where 𝛼𝜖[0°; 90°] With the use of a sketch and without the use of a calculator,
calculate:
2.1 sin 𝛼 (3)
2.2 cos2 (90° − 𝛼) − 1 (2)
2.3 1 − sin 2𝛼 (3)
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Question 3
If 2 tan 𝜃 = 3 and 90 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 360 , determine with the aid of a diagram:
3.1 sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 (4)
3.2 tan 2𝜃 (5)
3.3 sin(𝜃 + 30°) (4)
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Question 4
4.1 The point P(𝑘; 8) lies in the first quadrant such that OP = 17 units and 𝑇𝑂̂𝑃 = 𝛼 as shown in the
diagram alongside.

4.1.1 Determine the value of 𝑘. (2)

4.1.2 Write down the value of cos 𝛼. (1)
4.1.3 If it is further given that 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 180°, determine cos 𝛽 (2)
4.1.4 Hence, determine the value of sin(𝛽 − 𝛼) (4)
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Question 5
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Given: cos 2𝐵 = and 0° ≤ 𝐵 ≤ 90°
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Determine, without using a calculate, the value of each of the following in simplest form
5.1 cos 𝐵 (3)
5.2 sin 𝐵 (2)
5.3 cos(𝐵 + 45) (4)
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Question 6
If 4 tan 𝐴 = 3 and 3 sin 𝐵 − 1 = 0, where 180° ≤ 𝐴 ≤ 360°, 0° ≤ 𝐵 ≤ 90°. Use a sketch to
determine the value of the following without using a calculator.
6.1 cos 2𝐴 (3)
6.2 sin(𝐴 + 𝐵) (3)
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Question 7
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In the diagram, reflex 𝑇𝑂 𝑃 = 𝛼 and P has the coordinate (−5; −12)

Determine the value of each of the following trigonometric ratios WITHOUT using a calculator:
7.1 cos 𝛼 (3)
7.2 tan(180° − 𝛼) (2)
7.3 sin(30° − 𝛼) (3)
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Question 8
If cos 34° = 𝑝. WITHOUT using a calculator, write down the following in terms of 𝑝:
8.1 cos 214 ° (2)
8.2 cos 68° (2)
8.3 tan 56° (4)
8.4 cos 17° (5)
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Question 9
If sin 61° = 𝑝, determine the following in terms of 𝑝:
9.1 sin 241° (2)
9.2 cos 61° (2)
9.3 cos 122° (3)
9.4 cos 73° cos 15° + sin 73° sin 15° (3)
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Question 10
If sin 28° = 𝑎 and cos 32°= 𝑏, determine the following in terms of a and/or b:
10.1 cos 28° (2)
10.2 cos 64° (3)
10.3 sin 4° (4)
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Question 11
If sin 36° cos 12° = 𝑝 and cos 36° sin 12° = 𝑞, determine in terms of 𝑝 and 𝑞 the value of:
11.1 sin 48° (3)
11.2 sin 24° (3)
11.3 cos 24° (4)
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Question 12
It is given that 𝑝 = cos 𝛼 + sin 𝛼 and 𝑞 = cos 𝛼 − sin 𝛼
12.1 Determine the following trigonometric ratios in terms of 𝑝 and/or 𝑞
(a) cos 2𝛼 (3)
(b) tan 𝛼 (4)
1+sin 2𝛼
(c) cos 2𝛼 (5)
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Question 13
2√6
if sin 2𝜃 = where 2𝜃 ∈ [90,360] determine the value of sin 𝜃. [5]
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Question 14
sin 25 cos 25
14.1 If sin 50° = 𝑘, determine the value of 4−8 sin2 25 in terms of 𝑘. (5)
14.2 if cos 4° = 𝑚, determine the value of:
a) cos 38° cos 34° + sin 34° sin 38° (5)
b) cos2 178 − cos 2 272 (4)
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Question 15
2𝑛 1+sin 𝜃 𝑛+1
If sin 𝜃 = ,𝑛 > 1 and 0° < 𝜃 < 90°, prove that = . [7]
𝑛2 +1 cos 𝜃 𝑛−1

Question 16
Given that cos 𝑥 = 2𝑚 and cos 2𝑥 = 7𝑚, determine the value(s) 𝑚. [5]

Question 17
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Given that sin 𝜃 = 3
, calculate the numerical value of sin 3𝜃 [5]

Question 18
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Given: sin 𝑃 + sin 𝑄 = and 𝑃 + 𝑄 = 90
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Without using a calculator, determine the value of sin 2𝑃. [5]

Question 19
Simplify the following
a) sin 70° cos 40° − cos 70° sin 40° (2)
b) sin(90° − 𝑥) cos 𝑥 + cos(90 − 𝑥) sin 𝑥 (2)
c) cos(𝑥 + 70°) cos(𝑥 + 40°) + sin(𝑥 + 70°) sin 𝑥 + 40°) (3)
d) cos 70° cos 10 ° + cos 20° cos 80° (4)
e) cos 45° sin 75° + sin 135° sin 15° (4)
f) sin 20° cos 320° + cos(−20°) sin(400°) (4)
g) cos(𝑥 + 65°) . cos(𝑥 + 20°) − sin(𝑥 + 240) sin(𝑥 + 20°) (4)
h) sin 20° sin 170° − cos 350° sin 70° (5)
i) cos 230 cos 160 + sin 310 sin 200 (4)
j) cos 108 cos 188 + sin 252 sin 172 (4)
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Question 20
Simplify the following to single trigonometic ratio
a) cos(𝑥 − 180°) + √2 sin(𝑥 + 45°) (5)
sin(180−𝑥).sin(540°−𝑥).cos(𝑥−90°)
b) tan(−𝑥).sin2(360−𝑥)
. (7)
sin(90°−𝑥).tan(180°−𝑥)
c) cos(−𝑥).sin(180°+𝑥)
(6)
2 cos(90°−𝑥) cos(60°−𝑥) cos 𝑥−sin(60°−𝑥) sin 𝑥
d) × (7)
sin(180°−2𝑥) tan(−𝑥)
6 sin(180°−𝑥).cos(𝑥−360°)
e) sin2 𝑥−sin2(90°−𝑥)
(6)

Question 21
Simplify the following without using a calculator:
sin 10°.cos 120°
a) (4)
cos 80°.sin 150

b) (sin 15° + cos 15°)2 (4)

𝐴 𝐴 𝐴 𝐴
c) (sin − cos ) . (sin + cos ) (4)
2 2 2 2
tan(−330°).sin 120°.sin 250°
d) cos 215°.sin 325°
(6)
sin 15 cos 15
e) cos(45°−𝑥) cos 𝑥−sin(45°−𝑥) sin 𝑥
(8)
(sin 75°−cos 75°)(sin 75°+cos 75°)
f) (8)
tan(−150°).sin 300°
tan 480°.sin 300°.cos 14°.sin(−135°)
g) sin 104..cos 225°
(8)
sin 104°(2 cos2 15−1)
h) (8)
tan 38.sin2 412
cos 330° sin 140°
i) (8)
sin(−160°) tan 405° sin 290°
𝑠𝑖𝑛33° cos 33°
j) sin 11°
− cos 11° (6)

k) (√2 cos 75° − 1)(1 + √2 cos 75°) (5)

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Question 22
Prove the following:
cos(360°−𝑥) tan2 𝑥 1
a) sin(𝑥−180°) cos(90°+𝑥)
= cos 𝑥 (5)
1−cos 2𝑥−sin 𝑥
b) = tan 𝑥 (4)
sin 2𝑥−cos 𝑥
cos 𝑥+sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥−sin 𝑥
c) cos 𝑥−sin 𝑥
− cos 𝑥+sin 𝑥 = 2 tan 2𝑥 (6)
cos 𝑥−cos 2𝑥+2 1+cos 𝑥
d) 3 sin 𝑥−sin 2𝑥
= sin 𝑥
(6)
cos2(90−𝜃) 1
e) cos(−𝜃)+sin(90°−𝜃) cos 𝜃
= cos 𝜃 − 1 (6)
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f) cos(𝑥 + 45°) cos(𝑥 − 45°) = 2 cos 2𝑥 (4)
2 tan 𝑥−sin 2𝑥
g) 2 sin2 𝑥
= tan 𝑥 (5)

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h) sin 3𝑥 = 3 sin 𝑥 − 4 sin3 𝑥 (6)

2 sin 𝑥+sin 2𝑥 2 sin 𝑥
i) 4+3 cos 𝑥 − cos 2𝑥
= 5−2 cos 𝑥 (5)

j) Given: sin(𝑥 + 𝑦) = 3 sin(𝑥 − 𝑦), Prove that tan 𝑥 = 2 tan 𝑦. (4)

cos 𝜃 cos 2𝜃
k) sin 2𝜃
= 2 sin 𝜃 = sin 𝜃 (4)

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Question 23
cos 2𝑥 cos 𝑥−sin 𝑥
Given: (cos =
𝑥+sin 𝑥)3 1+sin 2𝑥
23.1 Prove the identity. (5)
23.2 For which values of 𝑥 in the interval [0°; 360°] is the identity undefined? (5)
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Question 24
sin 5𝑥.cos 3𝑥−cos 5𝑥 sin 3𝑥
Given: − 1 = −2 sin2 𝑥
tan 2𝑥
24.1 Prove the above identity. (4)
24.2 For which values(s) of 𝑥 will the above identity be undefined for 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°. (4)
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Question 25
Determine the general solution
a) sin 2𝑥 + cos 𝑥 = 0. (5)
b) 2 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥 + 2 sin 𝑥 + cos2 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 = 0 (8)
c) 6cos 2 𝑥 + sin 𝑥 − 5 = 0 (7)
d) cos 2𝑥 − 7 cos 𝑥 − 3 = 0 (7)
e) sin 2𝑥 = cos(𝑥 − 30°). (6)
f) cos(𝑥 − 30) = 2 sin 𝑥 (7)
g) cos 2𝑥 cos 30° − sin 2𝑥 sin 30° = sin 𝑥 (7)
h) sin 𝑥 + 1 = cos 2𝑥. (6)
i) 2cos 𝑥 = tan 2𝑥 (8)
j) 2 cos 𝑥 = 3 tan 𝑥 (8)
k) sin(2𝑥 + 40) cos(𝑥 + 30) − cos(2𝑥 + 40) sin(𝑥 + 30) = cos(2𝑥 − 20) (8)
l) cos 2𝑥 − 7 cos 𝑥 tan 𝑥 = 4 (7)
m) 2 cos2 𝑥 + cos 2𝑥 + sin 2𝑥 = 0 (8)
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Question 25
Given: 2 cos 𝑥 = 3 tan 𝑥
25.1 Show that the equation can be rewritten as 2 sin2 𝑥 + 3 sin 𝑥 − 2 = 0 (3)
25.2 Determine the general solution of 𝑥 if 2 cos 𝑥 = 3 tan 𝑥. (4)
25.3 Hence, determine two values of 𝑦, 144° ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 216°, that are solution of
2 cos 5𝑦 = 3 tan 5𝑦. (4)
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Question 26
cos 2𝑥−1
Consider: sin 2𝑥 = − tan 𝑥
26.1 Prove the identity. (3)
26.2 For which value(s) of 𝑥, 0° < 𝑥 < 360°, is the identity undefined? (3)
sin 4𝑥
26.3 Hence, or otherwise, find the general solution of cos 4𝑥−1 = 4. (4)
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Question 27
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Consider the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 − 2 sin 𝑥
27.1 Determine the range of 𝑓. (4)
27.2 For which value(s) 𝑥, 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°] will 𝑓 have a minimum value? (3)
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Question 28
Consider sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 = √1 + 𝑘
28.1 Determine the value of 𝑘. (3)
28.2 Hence, calculate maximum value of 𝑘. (2)
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Question 29
Determine the range of the following:
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 (2)
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥 (2)
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 sin 𝑥 (2)
d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 + sin 𝑥 (2)
e) 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥 (3)
f) 𝑓(𝑥) = 8 − 10 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥 (3)
g) 𝑓(𝑥) = 22 sin 𝑥+3 (5)
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Question 30
Consider the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 30°) and 𝑔(𝑥) = −2 sin 𝑥 for −90° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°
30.1 Draw sketch graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 for 𝑥𝜖[−90°; 180°] on the same system of axes (4)
30.2 Calculate the points of intersection of the graphs 𝑓 and 𝑔 for 𝑥𝜖[−90°, 180°]. (7)
30.3 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥𝜖[180°; 360°]? (3)
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Question 31
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = tan 2𝑥
31.1 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same system of axes for 𝑥𝜖[−90°;90°]. (6)
31.2 Solve for 𝑥 if 2cos 𝑥 = tan 2𝑥 and 𝜖[−90°; 90°]. Show ALL working details. (8)
31.3 Use the graph to solve for 𝑥: 2 cos 𝑥. tan 2𝑥 > 0 (4)
𝑥
31.4 Write down the period of 𝑓 (2) (2)
31.5 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑔(𝑥 – 25°), where 𝑥𝜖[−90°; 90°]. (2)
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Question 32
32.1 Draw the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = tan 𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = cos 2𝑥 for 𝑥𝜖[−180°; 180°] on the same
system of axes. (6)
32.2 Write down the period of 𝑔 (1)
32.3 if ℎ(𝑥) = − cos2(𝑥 + 10°), describe fully, in words, the transformation from 𝑔 to 𝑓. (2)
32.4 For which values of 𝑥, where 𝑥 > 0, 𝑓 ′ (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (4)
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Question 33
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 2 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 60°)
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33.1 Solve for 𝑥 if cos 2 𝑥 = sin(𝑥 + 60°) and 𝑥 ∈ [−60°; 300°] (7)
33.2 Sketch the curves of 𝑓 and 𝑔 for 𝑥 ∈ [−60°; 300°] (10)
33.3 Use the solution obtain in QUESTION 33.1 and in 33.2 to determine the value(s) of
𝑥 ∈ [−60°; 300] for which:
33.3.1 𝑓(𝑥) < 𝑔(𝑥) (3)
33.3.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0 (3)
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Question 34
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 tan 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 2𝑥
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34.1 Solve for 𝑥 if 2 tan 𝑥 = sin 2𝑥 and 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°] (8)
34.2 Sketch the curves of 𝑓 and 𝑔 for 𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°] (8)
34.3 Use the solution obtain in QUESTION 33.1 and in 33.2 to determine the value(s) of
𝑥 ∈ [−90°; 180°] for which:
34.3.1 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) (4)
34.3.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0 (2)
34.3.3 both 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) are increasing as 𝑥 increases. (4)
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Question 35
35.1 Determine the general solution for sin 2𝑥 = cos(𝑥 − 30°) (5)
35.2 The diagram below shows the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 − 30°) for the interval 𝑥 ∈ [0°, 180°]

35.2.1 Write down the period of 𝑔. (1)

35.2.2 Determine the values of 𝑥 for which the graph of 𝑔 is increasing (2)
35.2.3 On the same system of axes draw the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 2𝑥 for 𝑥 ∈ [0°; 180°]. (3)
35.2.4 Hence or otherwise, determine the value of 𝑥 in the interval −180° < 𝑥 < 180° for
𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0. (3)
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Question 36
The graph of ℎ(𝑥) = − cos(𝑥 + 30°) and 𝑔(𝑥) = −2 sin 𝑥, 𝑥 ∈ [−120°; 180°] is draw below.

Use the graph above to determine for which value(s) of 𝑥.

36.1 2sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 cos 30 ≥ sin 𝑥 sin 30°, 𝑥 ∈ [−120°, 180°] (4)
36.2 will both 𝑔(𝑥) and 𝑓(𝑥) increase as 𝑥 increase for 𝑥 ∈ [−120°; 180°] (4)
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Question 37
In the diagram below, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin 𝑏𝑥 are drawn for the interval 𝑥 ∈
[0°; 180°]. The point 𝑃(180°; −3) is on the graph of 𝑓.

37.1 Write down the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (2)

37.2 Write down the period of 𝑓. (1)
37.3 Write down the range of 𝑔(𝑥) + 3 (2)
37.4 For which value(s) of 𝑥 in the given interval, is 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔′(𝑥) > 0 (3)
2 2
37.5 When the graph of 𝑔 is shifted to the left, it coincides with the function 𝑦 − cos 𝑥 = − sin 𝑥
Determine the value of 𝑞. (3)
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Question 38
In the diagram below, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 + 𝑞 and 𝑔(𝑥) = sin(𝑥 + 𝑝) are draw on the same
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system of axes for −240° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 240°. The graphs intersect at (0°; ), (−120, −1) and (240, −1).
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38.1 Determine the value of 𝑝 and 𝑞 (4)

38.2 Determine the values of 𝑥 in the interval −240° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 240° for which 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥). (2)
38.3 Describe a transformation that the graph of 𝑔 has to undergo to form the graph of ℎ, were
ℎ(𝑥) = − cos 𝑥. (2)
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Question 39
In the diagram, the graph of the functions

39.1 Determine the value of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (2)

39.2 Write down the period of 𝑓(3𝑥). (2)
39.3 2 Determine the values of 𝑥 in the interval 90° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 225 for which 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0. (3)
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Question 40
In the sketch below the graph of 𝑓 and 𝑔 are drawn. 𝑓(𝑥) = cos(𝑥 + 𝑏) and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎. sin 𝑐𝑥 for
𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°]. 𝑃 and 𝑄 are the point of intersection of the graphs.

40.1 Determine the numerical of:

40.1.1 𝑎 (2)
40.1.2 𝑏 (1)
40.1.3 𝑐 (1)
40.2 Write down the range of 𝑔. (1)
40.3 If ℎ is the graph of 𝑓 that is shifted horizontally 30° to the left, write the equation of ℎ. (2)
40.4 if −28.68 is the 𝑥-coordinate of P, determine the coordinate of point Q. (3)
40.5 Use the graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑥 ∈ [−180°; 180°] for which:
40.5.1 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) > 0. (4)
40.5.2 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 0. (4)
40.5.3 𝑔 is decreasing as 𝑓 increases. (2)
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Question 41
The sketch below shows one side of the elevation of a house. Some dimensions (in metres)
are
indicated on the figure.

Calculate, rounded off to ONE decimal place:

41.1 EC (3)
41.2 𝐷𝐶̂ 𝐸 (3)
41.3 Area of ∆DEC (2)
41.4 The height EF (3)
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Question 42
In the figure below, ACP and ADP are triangles with 𝐶̂ = 90°, 𝐶𝑃 = 4√3, 𝐴𝑃 = 8, 𝐷𝑃 = 4.
PA bisects 𝐷𝑃̂𝐶. Let 𝐶𝐴̂𝑃 = 𝑥 and 𝐷𝐴̂𝑃 = 𝑦.

42.1 Show, by calculation, that 𝑥 = 60°. (2)

42.2 Calculate the length of AD. (4)
42.3 Determine 𝑦. (3)
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Question 43
A hot-air balloon H is directly above point B on the ground. Two ropes are used to keep the
hot-air balloon in position. The ropes are held by two people on the ground at point C and
point D. B, C and D are in the same horizontal plane. The angle of elevation from C to H is 𝑥.
̂ 𝐵 = 2𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝐵̂𝐷 = 90° − 𝑥. The distance between C and D is 𝑘 metres.
𝐶𝐷

43.1 Show that 𝐶𝐵 = 2𝑘 sin 𝑥. (5)

43.2 Hence, show that the length of rope HC is 2𝑘 tan 𝑥. (3)
43.3 If 𝑘 = 40 𝑚, 𝑥 = 23° and 𝐻𝐷 = 31.8°, calculate 𝜃, the angle between the two ropes. (4)
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Question 44
A rectangular birthday card is tied with a ribbon at the midpoints, G and H, of the longer
sides. The card is opened to read the message inside and then placed on a table in such a
way that the angle E Fˆ A between the front cover and the back cover of the card is 90°. The
points G and H are joined by straight lines to the point C inside the card, as shown in the
sketch. Let the shorter side of the card, BC = 𝑥, and the longer side, CF = 2𝑦.

𝑦2
Prove that cos 𝐺𝐶̂ 𝐻 = 𝑥 2 +𝑦2 [8]

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Question 45
A corner of a rectangular block of wood is cut off and shown in the diagram below. The
̂ 𝐶 = 𝐴𝐶̂ 𝐵 = 𝜃 also 𝐴𝐶̂ 𝐵 = 1 𝜃,
inclined plane, that is, ∆𝐴𝐶𝐷, is a isosceles triangle having 𝐴𝐷 2
𝐴𝐶 = 𝑥 + 3 and 𝐶𝐷 = 2𝑥.

45.1 Determine an Expression for 𝐶𝐴̂𝐷 in terms of 𝜃. (1)

𝑥
45.2 Prove that cos 𝜃 = 𝑥+3 (4)
45.3 if it is given that 𝑥 = 2, Calculate AB, the height of the piece of a wood. (5)
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Question 46
In the diagram below, RS is the height of a vertical tower. T and Q are two points in the
same horizontal plane as the foot S of the tower. From point T the angle of elevation to the
top of the tower is 60°. 𝑅𝑇̂𝑄 = 𝜃 and 𝑅𝑄̂ 𝑇 = 60° TQ = 𝑘 metres.

46.1 Express TR in terms of 𝜃 and 𝑘. (3)

3𝑘
46.2 Show that 𝑅𝑆 = 2(√3 cos 𝜃+sin 𝜃)
(7)
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Question 47
The framework for a construction consists of a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS in the horizontal
plane and a vertical post TP as shown in the figure. From Q the angle of elevation of T is y°.
PQ = PS = 𝑘units, TP = 3 units and 𝑆𝑅̂ 𝑄 = 2𝑥.

471 Show, giving reasons, that 𝑃𝑆̂𝑄 = 𝑥. (3)

47.2 Prove that SQ = 2𝑘 cos 𝑥. (4)
6 cos 𝑥
47.3 Hence, prove that 𝑆𝑄 = (2)
tan 𝑦
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Question 48
In the diagram below A, B and C are three points in the same horizontal plane. D is
vertically above B and E is vertically above C. The angle of elevation of E from D is θ°. F is a
point on EC such that DF || BC. 𝐵𝐴̂𝐶 = 𝛼, 𝐴𝐶̂ 𝐵 = 𝛽 and 𝐴𝐶 = 𝑏 metres.

𝑏 sin 𝛼
48.1 Prove that 𝐷𝐸 = (6)
sin(𝛼+𝛽) cos 𝜃
48.2 Calculate DE if 𝑏 = 2000 metres, 𝛼 = 43°, 𝛽 = 36° and 𝜃 = 27° (3)
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Question 49
In the diagram, 𝑄𝑉𝑊𝑅 is a sport field in a Horizontal plane with 𝑄𝑉||𝑅𝑉 and 𝑉𝑊 ⊥ 𝑅𝑊. 𝑃𝑄 is a
vertical pylon for a floodlight such that 𝑃𝑄 is 𝑘 units. The angle of elevation of 𝑃 from 𝑅 is 𝑦.
𝑄𝑅̂ 𝑉 = 𝑥 and 𝑅𝑉̂ 𝑊 = 𝑦.

49.1 Show that 𝑅𝑄̂ 𝑉 = 90° − 𝑥 + 𝑦 (3)

49.2 Express the 𝑅𝑄 in terms of 𝑦 and 𝑘. (2)
𝑘 cos(𝑥−𝑦)
49.3 Hence prove that 𝑉𝑅 = sin 𝑦
(4)
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Question 50
In the diagram below, B,C and D are the three points on the same horizontal plane such that 𝐵𝐷 =
𝐷𝐶 = 𝑦. 𝐶𝐷 = 𝛼 and 𝐴𝐵̂𝐷 = 𝜃. Line 𝐵𝐶 = 𝑥.

𝑥
Prove that 𝐴𝐵 = 2 cos 𝛼 cos 𝜃. [7]

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