

Question

(a) If tan x = \(\frac{5}{12}\), \(0^o\). < x < 90°, evaluate, without using Mathematical tables or calculator, \(\frac{sin x}{(sin x)^2 + cosx}\)

(b) The diagram shows a rectangular lawn measuring 14m by 11m. A path of uniform width \(x\)m surrounds it. If the total area of the path is 186 m\(^2\), how wide is the path?


