CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 10.4 Use Trigonometric Identities Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics by simplifying trigonometric identities and deriving exact values under quadrant restrictions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Additional Mathematics 0606

Exam points

  • Simplify trigonometric expressions using reciprocal, quotient and Pythagorean identities.
  • Derive exact values from a given trigonometric ratio and quadrant restrictions.
  • Rationalise and present exact surd forms while respecting the stated angle domain.

CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 10.4 Use Trigonometric Identities Questions question 1

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Question (a)

(a)

Given that 0⩽θ<π20 \leqslant \theta<\frac{\pi}{2}, show that sin⁡θcosec⁡2θ−1+11+tan⁡2θ\frac{\sin \theta}{\sqrt{\operatorname{cosec}^{2} \theta-1}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+\tan ^{2} \theta}} can be written as sec⁡θ\sec \theta.

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Question (b)

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Given that sec⁡x=α\sec x=\alpha, where 3π2<x⩽2π\frac{3 \pi}{2}<x \leqslant 2 \pi, find sin⁡x\sin x in terms of α\alpha.

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