Without using a calculator, find the values of the integers , and for which the solution to the equation is It is given that where A is acute, and that A and B are in different quadrants. Evaluate, without using a calculator, the values of
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5(a)
1. Group terms involving $x$ on one side of the equation
2. Factorise $x$ and isolate it
3. Rationalise the denominator
4. Expand and simplify to find $a$, $b$, and $c$
Comparing with , we have , , .
, ,
5(b)(i)
1. Determine the quadrant of angle B
Since is acute, it lies in the 1st quadrant. We are given that and that and are in different quadrants. Therefore, must lie in the 3rd quadrant.
2. Find the value of cos B
For , the opposite side is and the adjacent side is . The hypotenuse is .
Since is in the 3rd quadrant, is negative.
3. Evaluate the required expression using complementary angles
Using the complementary angle identity (or expansion formula):
5(b)(ii)
1. Find the value of $\tan A$
Since and is acute, we can draw a right-angled triangle with opposite side and hypotenuse . The adjacent side is .
Therefore, .
2. Apply the double angle formula to evaluate $\tan 2A$
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