Show that cos(18θ)=cos^3(6θ)−3cos(6θ)sin^2(6θ) and use this identity to find an equation in rectangular coordinates for the curve r=4cos18θ. (x^2+y^2)^2 = ?

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Show that cos(18θ)=cos^3(6θ)−3cos(6θ)sin^2(6θ)

and use this identity to find an equation in rectangular coordinates for the curve r=4cos18θ.

(x^2+y^2)^2 = ?

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