9709 P33 - Jun 2018 - Q5
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(i) By expanding \((\cos^2 x + \sin^2 x)^3\), or using another method, demonstrate that \(\cos^6 x + \sin^6 x = 1 - \frac{3}{4} \sin^2 2x\).
(ii) Solve the equation \(\cos^6 x + \sin^6 x = \frac{2}{3}\) for \(0^\circ < x < 180^\circ\).
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