9709 P32 - Jun 2016 - Q6
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The variables x and θ satisfy the differential equation
\((3 + \\cos 2\theta) \frac{dx}{d\theta} = x \sin 2\theta,\)
and it is given that \(x = 3\) when \(\theta = \frac{1}{4}\pi.\)
(i) Solve the differential equation and obtain an expression for \(x\) in terms of \(\theta.\) [7]
(ii) State the least value taken by \(x.\) [1]
