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cos(x/2) when tan x is given and x lies in the third quadrant

The same question, asked 2 times: May 2021 S1*, 3 May 2023 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    May 2021 S1

    107
    Find the value of cos⁡x2\cos\frac{x}{2}, if tan⁡x=512\tan x = \frac{5}{12} and xx lies in the third quadrant.

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  2. Question 2

    3 May 2023 S1

    136
    If tan⁡x=34\tan x=\frac{3}{4} and π<x<3π2\pi<x<\frac{3\pi}{2}, then cos⁡x2=\cos\frac{x}{2}=

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