Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 7 | Reference code | 15N.1.hl.TZ0.9 |
Level | HL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Solve | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Solve the equation sin2x−cos2x=1+sinx−cosx for x∈[−π, π].
Markscheme
(sin2x−sinx)−(cos2x−cosx)=1
attempt to use both double-angle formulae, in whatever form M1
(2sinxcosx−sinx)−(2cos2x−1−cosx)=1
or (2sinxcosx−sinx)−(2cos2x−cosx)=0 for example A1
Note: Allow any rearrangement of the above equations.
sinx(2cosx−1)−cosx(2cosx−1)=0
(sinx−cosx)(2cosx−1)=0 (M1)
tanx=1 and cosx=12 A1A1
Note: These A marks are dependent on the M mark awarded for factorisation.
x=−3π4, −π3, π3, π4 A2
Note: Award A1 for two correct answers, which could be for both tan or both cos solutions, for example.
[7 marks]