2026 CCHY P2 Q6

2026 CCHY P2 Q6

Secondary 4
7 marks

Without using a calculator,

  1. Show that \(\sin15^\circ=\dfrac{\sqrt6-\sqrt2}{4}\).[2]
  2. Given that \(\cos15^\circ=\dfrac{\sqrt6+\sqrt2}{4}\), find the exact value of \(\dfrac{\sin15^\circ+\cos15^\circ}{2-\sqrt3}\). Give your answer in the form \(a\sqrt6+b\sqrt2\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are rational numbers.[4]
  3. Explain, without the use of a calculator, why your answer is greater than 3.[1]

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Answer:(a) Shown. (b) \(\sqrt6+\dfrac32\sqrt2\). (c) Greater than 3.

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