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Date May 2018 Marks available 5 Reference code 18M.2.hl.TZ1.3
Level HL only Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
Command term Express Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let f(x)=tan(x+π)cos(xπ2) where 0<x<π2.

Express f(x) in terms of sin x and cos x.

Markscheme

tan(x+π)=tanx(=sinxcosx)     (M1)A1

cos(xπ2)=sinx     (M1)A1

Note: The two M1s can be awarded for observation or for expanding.

tan(x+π)=cos(xπ2)=sin2xcosx     A1

[5 marks]

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 3 - Core: Circular functions and trigonometry » 3.3 » Compound angle identities.

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