Target Mathematics

3.106: Sine equation and shaded area

0606/23/O/N/24 — Question 8 · 7 marks

3.106 diagram
(a)
Solve the equation sin4x=12\mathrm{sin}\,4x=\dfrac{1}{2} for 0xπ40\leqslant x\leqslant \dfrac{\pi}{4}, giving your answers in terms of π\pi.
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(b)
The diagram shows parts of the graphs of y=sin4xy=\mathrm{sin}\,4x and y=12y=\dfrac{1}{2}. Find the exact area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve and the line.
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