9709 P32 - Nov 2018 - Q7
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A curve has equation \(y = \frac{3 \cos x}{2 + \sin x}\), for \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi \leq x \leq \frac{1}{2}\pi\).
(i) Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
(ii) The constant \(a\) is such that \(\int_0^a \frac{3 \cos x}{2 + \sin x} \, dx = 1\). Find the value of \(a\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
