Polar Flower

This polar equation is a quadratic. Plot the graph given by each factor to draw the flower.
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Problem



Factorise the equation $$ r^2 - r + {\textstyle{1\over 4}} \sin^2 4\theta = 0$$ and hence plot the graph given by this polar equation.