Pure Core 1 June 2025, Question 10 11 marks
In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Use de Moivre’s Theorem to show that, if cos5θ ≠ 0,
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By considering the equation tan5 θ = 1, use the result in part (a) to find the exact roots of the equation
Give the roots in the form t = tan φ where 0 < φ < π.
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By first expressing t4 - 4t3 - 14t2 - 4t + 1 = 0 in the form (t - 1)4 = kt2, where k is a constant to be determined, show that
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