Target Mathematics

1.33: Cosine–tangent to quadratic in sine

0606/13/O/N/20 — Question 11 · 7 marks

(a)
Given that 2cosx=3tanx2\cos x = 3\tan x, show that 2sin2x+3sinx2=02\sin^{2}x + 3\sin x - 2 = 0.
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(b)
Hence solve 2cos(2α+π4)=3tan(2α+π4)2\cos\left(2\alpha + \tfrac{\pi}{4}\right) = 3\tan\left(2\alpha + \tfrac{\pi}{4}\right) for 0<α<π0 < \alpha < \pi radians, giving your answers in terms of π\pi.
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