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The document contains a series of mathematical problems and questions related to trigonometry, geometry, and calculus, including the calculation of lengths, areas, and angles in various scenarios involving flagpoles, towers, and buildings. It also includes tasks to prove identities, solve equations, and analyze graphs of trigonometric functions. Specific values and conditions are provided for calculations, requiring the application of trigonometric principles and identities.
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QUESTION 7
AB isa vertical flagpole that is /5p metres long. AC and AD are two cables anchoring the
flagpole. B, C and D are in the same horizontal plane.
BD=2pmetres, ACD=x and ADC=45".
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TA Determine the length of AD in tems of p. @
72 Show thatthe length of CD = 2P(8inx +083) 6)
V2sinx
73 If it is further given that p= 10 and x = 110°, calculate the area of AADC. GB)
[10] QUESTION 5
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Given that YI3sinx+3=0, where x €(90° ; 270°)
Without using a calculator, determine the value of:
5.1 sin(360°+ x)
51.2 tanx
5.13 cos(180°+x)
Determine the value of the following expression, without using a ealeulator:
203(90° +8)
+3sin(-0)
Determine the general solution of the following equation:
(osx +2sin x)(3sin2x-1)=0
Given the identity: c0s(x-+ y).cos(x— »)
54.1 Prove the identity
54.2 Hence, determine the value of sin? 45°-sin?15°, without using a
calculator.
Consider the trigonometric expression: 16sinx.cos* x—8sinx.cosx
55.1 Rewrite the expression as a single trigonometric ratio.
53.2 Forwhich value of x in the interval x<[0°; 90°] will
16sin x.cos’ x—8sinx.cosx have its minimum value?
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In the diagram below, the graphs of f(x)=tanx and g(x)=2sin2x are drawn for the
interval x-¢[-180? ; 180°] A(60?; &) and B are two points of intersection of f and g.
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62
63
64
65
Write down the period of ¢g.
Calculate the:
62.1 Valueof k
62.2 Coordinates of B
Write down the range of 2g(x).
For which values of x will g(e+5*)—f(x+5°)<0 in the interval
xe[-90; 0°]?
Determine the values of p for which sinx.cosx=p will have exactly two real roots
in the interval x¢[-180? ; 180°].
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Given:
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513
Given:
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sin B
where & (90° ;270*)
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Without using a calculator, determine each of the following:
cos
sin2p
c0s(480*- f)
cos! x+sin’ x. cos" x
T+sinx
cost x+sin’ xcos*x |
Prove that <°=7"° SS = 21-sinx
T+sinx
For what value(s) of x inthe interval x €[0° ; 360°] is
cos! x-+sin? x.c0s? x
Lean undefined?
Write down the minimum value ofthe function defined by
cost x4 sin? x.cos? x
T+sinx
Given: cos(A~ B) = cosAcosB + sinAsinB
53.1
53.2
Simplify
Use the above identity to deduce that sin(A ~B) = sinAcosB — cosAsinB
Hence, or otherwise, determine the general solution of the equation
sin 48% cos x—cos48°sin x =cos 2x
sin3x+sinx
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In the diagram, the graphs of f(x)=2sin2x and g(x)=—cos(x+45°) are drawn for the
interval x [0° ; 180°]. A(OS*;-1) lies on
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Write down the period of
Determine therange of g in the interval x e (0°; 180°)
Determine the values of x, inthe interval x € (0° ; 180°, for whic
631 f(x)e(x)>o
632 f(x)riso
Another graph p is defined as p(x) =-f(). D(& 1) lies on p. Determine the
value(s) of & in the interval x e (0° ; 180°)
Graph h is obtained when g is translated 45° to the left. Determine the equation
of h. Write your answer in its simplest form.
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In the diagram, S, T and K lic in the same horizontal plane, RS is a vertical tower. The
angle of depression ftom R to K is f, T&=a, TS = p metres and the area of
ASTK is g m*
aq
7.1 Determine the length of SK in terms of p, q and a.
2gtan B
7.2 Show that RS
psina
73 Caleulate the size of a if @<90° and RS=70m, p= 80m, ¢=2500m? and
B =a,
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If sin 40°
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5.13
Given:
52.1
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Given the expression:
53.1
53.2
p, write EACH of the following in terms of p.
sin220°
cos? 50"
cos(-80°)
tan:x(1— cos" x)+ cost x= (in e080
Prove the above identity.
For which values of x, in the interval e[-180°; 180"), wil the
identity be undefined?”
sin 150° +c0s? x—1
2
Without using a calculator, simplify the expression given above to a
single trigonometric term in terms of cos 2x.
Hence, determine the general solution of
sin]50°+ cos! x-1
2
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In the diagram, the graphs of f(x) =cos(x+a) and g(x)=sin2x are drawn for the interval
x ¢[-180°;180°]. The graphs intersect at N(-75°; 8), P(4S? ; 1) and Q(165° ; &). P is also a
‘turning point of both graphs.
Peas ; 1)
=180° R B0° «
NETS? ky AX 165° £)
61 Write down the period of f- a
62 Write down the amplitude of o
63 Write down the value of a. w
6A Caleulate the value of, the y-coordinate of N and Q, without the use of a
calculator. @
65 Caleulate the value of x if g(x+60°)= /(x+60") and xe[-45°; 0°] w
66 Without using a calculator, determine the number of solutions the equation
V2sin2x=sinx+cosx has in the interval xe[-90° ; 90°]. Clearly show ALL
working @
[10] QUESTION 5
5. In the diagram, line OP is given with P(-3 ;—4). KOP=A.
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Determine, without using a ealeulator, the value of:
SLL cos.
51.2 cos2A
513 sin(A-B), ifitis further given that sin =4 and 90°
