Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 5 | Reference code | 17M.1.hl.TZ1.3 |
Level | HL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Solve | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Solve the equation sec2x+2tanx=0, 0⩽x⩽2π.
Markscheme
METHOD 1
use of sec2x=tan2x+1 M1
tan2x+2tanx+1=0
(tanx+1)2=0 (M1)
tanx=−1 A1
x=3π4, 7π4 A1A1
METHOD 2
1cos2x+2sinxcosx=0 M1
1+2sinxcosx=0
sin2x=−1 M1A1
2x=3π2, 7π2
x=3π4, 7π4 A1A1
Note: Award A1A0 if extra solutions given or if solutions given in degrees (or both).
[5 marks]
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