Secondary 4 Additional Mathematics Geometry Trigonometry Quiz

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Secondary 4 Additional Mathematics Quiz - Geometry Trigonometry

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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 60

Instructions:

• Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
• Show all working clearly. Marks will be awarded for correct reasoning and method, not only for the final answer.
• Non-programmable scientific calculators may be used.
• Give non-exact answers correct to 3 significant figures unless otherwise stated.
• The number of marks available for each question is shown in brackets [ ].

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Section A: Trigonometric Identities and Equations (Questions 1–5)

1. Express $\dfrac{\sin^2 \theta}{1 - \cos \theta}$ in terms of $\cos \theta$ only. Hence evaluate the expression when $\cos \theta = \dfrac{1}{3}$.
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2. Solve the equation $2\sin^2 x - 3\sin x + 1 = 0$ for $0° \leq x \leq 360°$.
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3. Prove the identity:
$\dfrac{1}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta} \equiv \sec \theta + \tan \theta.$
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4. Given that $\tan A = \dfrac{5}{12}$ and $A$ is acute, find the exact value of $\sin 2A$.
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5. Solve the equation $\cos 2x + 3\sin x = 2$ for $0° \leq x \leq 360°$.
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Section B: Coordinate Geometry of Circles (Questions 6–10)

6. A circle has centre $(3, -2)$ and passes through the point $(7, 1)$.
    (a) Find the radius of the circle.
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    (b) Write down the equation of the circle in the form $(x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = r^2$.
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7. The equation of a circle is $x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y - 12 = 0$.
    (a) Find the coordinates of the centre and the radius of the circle.
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    (b) Determine whether the point $(5, 3)$ lies inside, on, or outside the circle. Justify your answer.
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8. Find the equation of the tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 25$ at the point $(3, 4)$.
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9. Two circles have equations $(x - 1)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 9$ and $(x - 5)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 4$.
    (a) Write down the coordinates of the centres and the radii of both circles.
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    (b) Show that the two circles touch each other externally.
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10. The line $y = 2x + k$ is a tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 5$. Find the possible values of $k$.
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Section C: Trigonometric Graphs, Bearings and Applications (Questions 11–15)

11. The diagram below shows the graph of $y = a\sin(bx) + c$ for $0° \leq x \leq 360°$. The graph has a maximum value of $5$ and a minimum value of $-1$, and completes one full cycle in $360°$.
    (a) Write down the values of $a$, $b$, and $c$.
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    (b) Hence solve the equation $a\sin(bx) + c = 2$ for $0° \leq x \leq 360°$.
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12. A ship sails $12$ km due east from port $P$ to point $Q$, then sails $5$ km due north to point $R$.
    (a) Calculate the bearing of $R$ from $P$.
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    (b) Calculate the direct distance $PR$.
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13. From the top of a cliff $80$ m high, the angle of depression of a boat at sea is $25°$.
    (a) Calculate the distance of the boat from the base of the cliff.
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    (b) The boat sails directly away from the cliff. After some time, the angle of depression is $15°$. Calculate the distance the boat has sailed.
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14. In triangle $PQR$, $PQ = 8$ cm, $QR = 11$ cm and $\angle PQR = 120°$.
    (a) Calculate the length of $PR$.
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    (b) Calculate the area of triangle $PQR$.
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15. The area of triangle $ABC$ is $24$ cm$^2$. Given that $AB = 6$ cm and $BC = 10$ cm, find the two possible values of $\angle ABC$.
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Section D: Further Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry (Questions 16–20)

16. Prove that:
$\dfrac{\sin 3\theta}{\sin \theta} - \dfrac{\cos 3\theta}{\cos \theta} = 2.$
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17. The straight line $3x + 4y = 20$ is a tangent to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$.
    (a) Find the value of $r$.
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    (b) Find the coordinates of the point of contact.
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18. The points $A(1, 3)$, $B(7, 5)$ and $C(4, k)$ lie on a circle. The line $AB$ is a diameter of the circle.
    (a) Find the coordinates of the centre of the circle.
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    (b) Find the value of $k$.
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    (c) Find the equation of the circle.
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19. Solve the equation $2\cos^2 x + \sin x = 2$ for $-180° \leq x \leq 180°$.
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20. The diagram shows triangle $ABC$ where $AB = 10$ cm, $AC = 14$ cm and $\angle BAC = 50°$. Point $D$ lies on $BC$ such that $AD$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
    (a) Calculate the length of $BC$.
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    (b) Calculate the length of $AD$.
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    (c) Calculate the area of triangle $ABC$ using two different methods and verify they give the same answer.
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Secondary 4 Additional Mathematics Quiz - Geometry Trigonometry

Answer Key

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Question 1 [3 marks]

Solution:

$\frac{\sin^2 \theta}{1 - \cos \theta} = \frac{1 - \cos^2 \theta}{1 - \cos \theta} = \frac{(1 - \cos \theta)(1 + \cos \theta)}{1 - \cos \theta} = 1 + \cos \theta$

When $\cos \theta = \dfrac{1}{3}$:

$1 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer: $\dfrac{4}{3}$

Marking notes:

• M1: Use $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta$
• M1: Factorise and simplify
• A1: Correct evaluation $\dfrac{4}{3}$

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Question 2 [3 marks]

Solution:

$2\sin^2 x - 3\sin x + 1 = 0$

Let $u = \sin x$:

$2u^2 - 3u + 1 = 0$ $(2u - 1)(u - 1) = 0$ $u = \frac{1}{2} \quad \text{or} \quad u = 1$

When $\sin x = \dfrac{1}{2}$: $x = 30°, 150°$

When $\sin x = 1$: $x = 90°$

Answer: $x = 30°, 90°, 150°$

Marking notes:

• M1: Factorise or use quadratic formula correctly
• M1: Find at least two correct values of $x$
• A1: All three values correct

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Question 3 [3 marks]

Solution:

Starting from LHS:

$\frac{1}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta} = \frac{1}{\sec \theta - \tan \theta} \times \frac{\sec \theta + \tan \theta}{\sec \theta + \tan \theta}$

$= \frac{\sec \theta + \tan \theta}{\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta}$

Using the identity $\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = 1$:

$= \frac{\sec \theta + \tan \theta}{1} = \sec \theta + \tan \theta \quad \text{(proven)}$

Marking notes:

• M1: Multiply numerator and denominator by $\sec \theta + \tan \theta$
• M1: Use identity $\sec^2 \theta - \tan^2 \theta = 1$
• A1: Complete proof

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Question 4 [3 marks]

Solution:

Since $\tan A = \dfrac{5}{12}$ and $A$ is acute, construct a right-angled triangle with opposite = 5, adjacent = 12.

Hypotenuse $= \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13$

So $\sin A = \dfrac{5}{13}$ and $\cos A = \dfrac{12}{13}$

$\sin 2A = 2\sin A \cos A = 2 \times \frac{5}{13} \times \frac{12}{13} = \frac{120}{169}$

Answer: $\dfrac{120}{169}$

Marking notes:

• M1: Find hypotenuse correctly (13)
• M1: Correct values of $\sin A$ and $\cos A$
• A1: Correct final answer $\dfrac{120}{169}$

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Question 5 [4 marks]

Solution:

Using $\cos 2x = 1 - 2\sin^2 x$:

$1 - 2\sin^2 x + 3\sin x = 2$ $-2\sin^2 x + 3\sin x - 1 = 0$ $2\sin^2 x - 3\sin x + 1 = 0$ $(2\sin x - 1)(\sin x - 1) = 0$

$\sin x = \dfrac{1}{2}$ or $\sin x = 1$

When $\sin x = \dfrac{1}{2}$: $x = 30°, 150°$

When $\sin x = 1$: $x = 90°$

Answer: $x = 30°, 90°, 150°$

Marking notes:

• M1: Use correct double-angle identity for $\cos 2x$
• M1: Factorise quadratic in $\sin x$
• M1: Find at least two correct solutions
• A1: All three solutions correct

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Question 6 [3 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

$r = \sqrt{(7-3)^2 + (1-(-2))^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5$

Answer: Radius = $5$ units

(b) [1 mark]

$(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25$

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct use of distance formula
• A1(a): Correct radius
• A1(b): Correct equation

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Question 7 [5 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

$x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y - 12 = 0$

Completing the square:

$(x - 3)^2 - 9 + (y + 2)^2 - 4 - 12 = 0$ $(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25$

Centre $= (3, -2)$, Radius $= 5$

(b) [2 marks]

Distance from centre $(3, -2)$ to point $(5, 3)$:

$d = \sqrt{(5-3)^2 + (3-(-2))^2} = \sqrt{4 + 25} = \sqrt{29} \approx 5.39$

Since $\sqrt{29} > 5$ (the radius), the point lies outside the circle.

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct method of completing the square
• A1(a): Correct centre
• A1(a): Correct radius
• M1(b): Calculate distance from centre to point
• A1(b): Correct conclusion with justification

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Question 8 [4 marks]

Solution:

The circle $x^2 + y^2 = 25$ has centre $(0, 0)$ and radius $5$.

The radius to point $(3, 4)$ has gradient $\dfrac{4}{3}$.

The tangent is perpendicular to the radius, so its gradient is $-\dfrac{3}{4}$.

Using point-slope form at $(3, 4)$:

$y - 4 = -\frac{3}{4}(x - 3)$ $4y - 16 = -3x + 9$ $3x + 4y = 25$

Answer: $3x + 4y = 25$

Marking notes:

• M1: Find gradient of radius
• M1: Find gradient of tangent (negative reciprocal)
• M1: Use point-slope form
• A1: Correct equation in integer form

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Question 9 [4 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

Circle 1: Centre $(1, 2)$, Radius $= 3$

Circle 2: Centre $(5, 2)$, Radius $= 2$

(b) [2 marks]

Distance between centres:

$d = \sqrt{(5-1)^2 + (2-2)^2} = \sqrt{16} = 4$

Sum of radii $= 3 + 2 = 5$

Since $4 \neq 5$, the circles do not touch externally.

Correction: Let me recalculate. The distance between centres is $4$, and the sum of radii is $5$. Since $4 < 5$, the circles intersect at two points.

Note: The question as stated contains an error. The circles with the given equations do not touch externally. For the circles to touch externally, the distance between centres would need to equal the sum of radii.

Marking notes:

• A1(a): Correct centre and radius for circle 1
• A1(a): Correct centre and radius for circle 2
• M1(b): Calculate distance between centres
• A1(b): Correct conclusion based on calculation

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Question 10 [4 marks]

Solution:

Substitute $y = 2x + k$ into $x^2 + y^2 = 5$:

$x^2 + (2x + k)^2 = 5$ $x^2 + 4x^2 + 4kx + k^2 = 5$ $5x^2 + 4kx + (k^2 - 5) = 0$

For tangency, discriminant $= 0$:

$(4k)^2 - 4(5)(k^2 - 5) = 0$ $16k^2 - 20k^2 + 100 = 0$ $-4k^2 + 100 = 0$ $k^2 = 25$ $k = \pm 5$

Answer: $k = 5$ or $k = -5$

Marking notes:

• M1: Substitute line into circle equation
• M1: Set discriminant equal to zero
• M1: Solve for $k$
• A1: Both values correct

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Question 11 [5 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

$a = \dfrac{\text{max} - \text{min}}{2} = \dfrac{5 - (-1)}{2} = 3$

$c = \dfrac{\text{max} + \text{min}}{2} = \dfrac{5 + (-1)}{2} = 2$

Period $= \dfrac{360°}{b} = 360°$, so $b = 1$

Answer: $a = 3$, $b = 1$, $c = 2$

(b) [2 marks]

$3\sin x + 2 = 2$ $3\sin x = 0$ $\sin x = 0$ $x = 0°, 180°, 360°$

Answer: $x = 0°, 180°, 360°$

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct formula for $a$
• A1(a): All three values correct
• M1(b): Correct substitution and solving
• A1(b): All solutions correct

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Question 12 [4 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

$\tan \theta = \frac{5}{12}$ $\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right) \approx 22.6°$

Bearing of $R$ from $P = 090° - 22.6° = 067°$ (to nearest degree)

Answer: Bearing $\approx 067°$

(b) [1 mark]

$PR = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{144 + 25} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \text{ km}$

Answer: $PR = 13$ km

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct trigonometric ratio
• M1(a): Correct angle calculation
• A1(a): Correct bearing (3 figures)
• A1(b): Correct distance

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Question 13 [6 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

Let the distance from the base of the cliff to the boat be $d$.

$\tan 25° = \frac{80}{d}$ $d = \frac{80}{\tan 25°} \approx \frac{80}{0.4663} \approx 171.6 \text{ m}$

Answer: $\approx 172$ m (to 3 s.f.)

(b) [3 marks]

Let the new distance be $d_2$.

$\tan 15° = \frac{80}{d_2}$ $d_2 = \frac{80}{\tan 15°} \approx \frac{80}{0.2679} \approx 298.6 \text{ m}$

Distance sailed $= 298.6 - 171.6 = 127.0$ m

Answer: $\approx 127$ m (to 3 s.f.)

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct trigonometric setup
• A1(a): Correct distance
• M1(b): Correct setup for new position
• M1(b): Subtract to find distance sailed
• A1(b): Correct final answer

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Question 14 [5 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

Using the cosine rule:

$PR^2 = PQ^2 + QR^2 - 2(PQ)(QR)\cos\angle PQR$ $PR^2 = 8^2 + 11^2 - 2(8)(11)\cos 120°$ $PR^2 = 64 + 121 - 186(-0.5)$ $PR^2 = 185 + 93 = 278$ $PR = \sqrt{278} \approx 16.7 \text{ cm}$

Answer: $PR \approx 16.7$ cm (to 3 s.f.)

(b) [2 marks]

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(PQ)(QR)\sin\angle PQR = \frac{1}{2}(8)(11)\sin 120°$ $= 44 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 22\sqrt{3} \approx 38.1 \text{ cm}^2$

Answer: $\approx 38.1$ cm$^2$ (to 3 s.f.)

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct cosine rule setup
• M1(a): Correct substitution of $\cos 120° = -0.5$
• A1(a): Correct length
• M1(b): Correct area formula
• A1(b): Correct area

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Question 15 [5 marks]

Solution:

Using the area formula:

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(AB)(BC)\sin\angle ABC$ $24 = \frac{1}{2}(6)(10)\sin\angle ABC$ $24 = 30\sin\angle ABC$ $\sin\angle ABC = \frac{24}{30} = 0.8$

$\angle ABC = \sin^{-1}(0.8) \approx 53.1°$

Since $\sin \theta = \sin(180° - \theta)$, the second solution is:

$\angle ABC = 180° - 53.1° = 126.9°$

Answer: $\angle ABC \approx 53.1°$ or $126.9°$

Marking notes:

• M1: Correct area formula
• M1: Solve for $\sin\angle ABC$
• M1: Find first angle
• M1: Recognise supplementary angle solution
• A1: Both angles correct

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Question 16 [4 marks]

Solution:

Using $\sin 3\theta = 3\sin\theta - 4\sin^3\theta$ and $\cos 3\theta = 4\cos^3\theta - 3\cos\theta$:

$\frac{\sin 3\theta}{\sin \theta} = \frac{3\sin\theta - 4\sin^3\theta}{\sin\theta} = 3 - 4\sin^2\theta$

$\frac{\cos 3\theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{4\cos^3\theta - 3\cos\theta}{\cos\theta} = 4\cos^2\theta - 3$

Therefore:

$\frac{\sin 3\theta}{\sin \theta} - \frac{\cos 3\theta}{\cos \theta} = (3 - 4\sin^2\theta) - (4\cos^2\theta - 3)$ $= 3 - 4\sin^2\theta - 4\cos^2\theta + 3$ $= 6 - 4(\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta)$ $= 6 - 4(1) = 2 \quad \text{(proven)}$

Marking notes:

• M1: Use correct triple angle formula for $\sin 3\theta$
• M1: Use correct triple angle formula for $\cos 3\theta$
• M1: Simplify using $\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1$
• A1: Complete proof showing result = 2

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Question 17 [6 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

The distance from the centre $(0, 0)$ to the line $3x + 4y - 20 = 0$ equals the radius:

$r = \frac{|3(0) + 4(0) - 20|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{20}{5} = 4$

Answer: $r = 4$

(b) [3 marks]

The point of contact lies on the line through the origin perpendicular to $3x + 4y = 20$.

The perpendicular has gradient $\dfrac{4}{3}$ (since the given line has gradient $-\dfrac{3}{4}$).

Equation of perpendicular: $y = \dfrac{4}{3}x$

Substitute into $3x + 4y = 20$:

$3x + 4\left(\frac{4}{3}x\right) = 20$ $3x + \frac{16}{3}x = 20$ $\frac{25}{3}x = 20$ $x = \frac{60}{25} = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4$

$y = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{12}{5} = \frac{48}{15} = \frac{16}{5} = 3.2$

Answer: Point of contact $= \left(\dfrac{12}{5}, \dfrac{16}{5}\right)$ or $(2.4, 3.2)$

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct distance formula from point to line
• A1(a): Correct radius
• M1(b): Find equation of perpendicular through origin
• M1(b): Solve simultaneous equations
• A1(b): Correct coordinates

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Question 18 [5 marks]

(a) [1 mark]

Centre is the midpoint of $AB$:

$\text{Centre} = \left(\frac{1+7}{2}, \frac{3+5}{2}\right) = (4, 4)$

Answer: Centre $= (4, 4)$

(b) [3 marks]

Since $AB$ is a diameter, $\angle ACB = 90°$ (angle in a semicircle).

Vectors $\vec{CA} = (1-4, 3-4) = (-3, -1)$ and $\vec{CB} = (7-4, 5-4) = (3, 1)$

Wait, let me use the property that $C$ lies on the circle with centre $(4, 4)$.

The radius is half of $AB$:

$AB = \sqrt{(7-1)^2 + (5-3)^2} = \sqrt{36 + 4} = \sqrt{40}$

So radius $= \dfrac{\sqrt{40}}{2} = \sqrt{10}$

Using the circle equation $(x - 4)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 10$ with point $C(4, k)$:

$(4-4)^2 + (k-4)^2 = 10$ $(k-4)^2 = 10$ $k - 4 = \pm\sqrt{10}$ $k = 4 \pm \sqrt{10}$

Answer: $k = 4 + \sqrt{10}$ or $k = 4 - \sqrt{10}$

(c) [1 mark]

$(x - 4)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 10$

Marking notes:

• A1(a): Correct centre
• M1(b): Find radius using distance formula
• M1(b): Substitute point into circle equation
• A1(b): Correct values of $k$
• A1(c): Correct equation

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Question 19 [4 marks]

Solution:

Using $\cos^2 x = 1 - \sin^2 x$:

$2(1 - \sin^2 x) + \sin x = 2$ $2 - 2\sin^2 x + \sin x = 2$ $-2\sin^2 x + \sin x = 0$ $\sin x(-2\sin x + 1) = 0$

$\sin x = 0$ or $\sin x = \dfrac{1}{2}$

When $\sin x = 0$: $x = -180°, 0°, 180°$

When $\sin x = \dfrac{1}{2}$: $x = 30°, 150°$

Answer: $x = -180°, 0°, 30°, 150°, 180°$

Marking notes:

• M1: Use identity to convert to single trig function
• M1: Factorise correctly
• M1: Find solutions for at least one case
• A1: All five solutions correct

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Question 20 [8 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

Using the cosine rule:

$BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2 - 2(AB)(AC)\cos\angle BAC$ $BC^2 = 10^2 + 14^2 - 2(10)(14)\cos 50°$ $BC^2 = 100 + 196 - 280(0.6428)$ $BC^2 = 296 - 179.98 = 116.02$ $BC \approx 10.8 \text{ cm}$

Answer: $BC \approx 10.8$ cm (to 3 s.f.)

(b) [3 marks]

Using the area formula:

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(AB)(AC)\sin\angle BAC = \frac{1}{2}(10)(14)\sin 50°$ $= 70 \times 0.7660 = 53.62 \text{ cm}^2$

Also, $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(BC)(AD)$

$53.62 = \frac{1}{2}(10.770)(AD)$ $AD = \frac{2 \times 53.62}{10.770} \approx 9.96 \text{ cm}$

Answer: $AD \approx 9.96$ cm (to 3 s.f.)

(c) [2 marks]

Method 1: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(AB)(AC)\sin\angle BAC = \frac{1}{2}(10)(14)\sin 50° \approx 53.6$ cm$^2$

Method 2: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}(BC)(AD) = \frac{1}{2}(10.77)(9.96) \approx 53.6$ cm$^2$

Both methods give the same answer (verified).

Marking notes:

• M1(a): Correct cosine rule setup
• A1(a): Correct length
• M1(b): Use area formula to find area
• M1(b): Use area to find $AD$
• A1(b): Correct length
• M1(c): Show both methods
• A1(c): Both methods give consistent answer

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