A hint to get started
Use a cosine amplitude bound that works for every phase and frequency
Sketch with all turning points, axial intercepts and asymptotes. Hence state the values of a for which , x≠1, has no real solution for all b,c. marks
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CJC · Review problems · Question 4
All cosine graphs stay within a horizontal band determined by |a|.