Prove the identity . Hence solve the equation for .
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12(a)
1. Expand the terms on the left-hand side using the addition formulae for sine.
2. Simplify the expression by cancelling the common terms.
3. Substitute the exact value of $\cos\frac{\pi}{3}$ to complete the proof.
Since ,
Proof completed.
12(b)
1. Apply the identity from part (a) to simplify the equation
From part (a), .
Replacing with , we get:
Substitute this into the given equation:
2. Rearrange the equation to make $\sin 2x$ the subject
3. Find the basic angle and determine the relevant quadrants
Basic angle rad
Since , the range for is .
Since is negative, lies in the 3rd and 4th quadrants.
4. Solve for $2x$ and then $x$
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