9709 P33 - Jun 2016 - Q4
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The parametric equations of a curve are
\(x = t + \\cos t\), \(y = \\ln(1 + \\sin t)\),
where \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi < t < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).
(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \sec t\).
(ii) Hence find the \(x\)-coordinates of the points on the curve at which the gradient is equal to 3. Give your answers correct to 3 significant figures.
