Question: a) Given that 2 sin cos = 1, show that 2 cos + cos 1 = 0. b) Hence solve

a) Given that 2 sin² θ − cos θ = 1, show that 2 cos² θ + cosθ − 1 = 0.

b) Hence solve the equation 2 sin²(θ  − 20°) − cos (θ − 20°) − 1 = 0
for 0° ≤ θ ≤ 180°.

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